Marcela's Restaurant Ll — Cafeteria Marcela's
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2019
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Score
Across the available record, Marcela's Restaurant Ll — Cafeteria Marcela's has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 23, 2019. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Marcela's Restaurant Ll — Cafeteria Marcela's's record stops at Jul 23, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT , REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ANY OF THE HAND SINKS IN PREP/TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE THAT CAN BEEN SEEN TO SERVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP AT FRONT WINDOW AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA DOOR
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR INSTALL ADDITIONAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION
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Jul 22, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GAS LINE CONNECTED TO STEAM TABLE TO REACH 135.0F AT THIS TIME.MUST CONNECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY -NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP,DISH WASHING,DINING AND TOILET ROOMS.ALSO. APPX.10- RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA,HOT WATER AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/22/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID IN POOR REPAIR NOT FITTING CONTAINER LEAVING AN OPENING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ANY OF THE HAND SINKS IN PREP/TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT , REAR AND HOT WATER TANK DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE THAT CAN BEEN SEEN TO SERVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP AT FRONT WINDOW AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA DOOR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR INSTALL ADDITIONAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 15, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink sin kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep area by display cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Jul 25, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 13, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Found previous minor violations from report # 1442197, issued on 11/16/15, not corrected. Must correct the following violations: #32 OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A FOOD GRADE BAGS. FOUND TIN FOIL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOORS AT THE REAR PREP AREA CHEST FREEZERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #35 OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL AND AROUND PIPES INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (**specifically space around handsink) #38 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #43 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. Instructed to complete all previous minor violations. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found broken handle of front prep refrigerator. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Nov 16, 2015
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A FOOD GRADE BAGS. FOUND TINT FOIL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOORS AT THE REAR PREP AREA CHEST FREEZERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL AND AROUND PIPES INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOFT DRINKS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE 6INCHES OF THE FLOOR/WALL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 11, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDWASHINF SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND HANDWASHINF SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 4, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/24/14. INSPECTION REPORT#1490898 (32) FOUND THE 2 SHELVES NEAR THE REAR STOVE TOP TO HAVE PEELING SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL SO THE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN. (33) FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (38)FOUND FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL AT FRONT PREP ARE BEHIND 2 DOOR COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DETAI CLEAN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE BUIL-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDWASHINF SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND HANDWASHINF SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE 2 SHELVES NEAR THE REAR STOVE TOP TO HAVE PEELING SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL SO THE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 28, 2013
Recent Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR AND BASEBOARD IS DAMAGED BEHIND THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, REPAIR THE BASEBOARD SO IT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE SEATING AREA AND REAR KITCHEN CEILINGS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND / OR RESEAL THE CEILINGS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT IS STACKED UP IN THE REAR LANDING FOR A NEW RESTAURANT, REMOVE EXCESSIVE ITEMS FROM THE REAR OF THE RESTAURANT.
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Oct 25, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR AND BASEBOARD IS DAMAGED BEHIND THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, REPAIR THE BASEBOARD SO IT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE SEATING AREA AND REAR KITCHEN CEILINGS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND / OR RESEAL THE CEILINGS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT IS STACKED UP IN THE REAR LANDING FOR A NEW RESTAURANT, REMOVE EXCESSIVE ITEMS FROM THE REAR OF THE RESTAURANT.
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86
Jan 10, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED/COOKED FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE LABELED/DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANSINK NEXT TO THE THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK,COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK FRONT AREA.
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Mar 17, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND DUSTY CEILING FAN BLADES IN DINING AREA-REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES-MUST PROVIDE.
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May 14, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST KEEP FRONT DOOR CLOSED BEHIND EACH CUSTOMER,OR PROVIDE SCREEN SINCE KITCHEN IS DIRECTLY IN THE DINING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSE HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN,AND LEAKING FAUCET AT 3COMP.SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marcela's Restaurant Ll — Cafeteria Marcela's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marcela's Restaurant Ll — Cafeteria Marcela's on file is from Jul 23, 2019. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marcela's Restaurant Ll — Cafeteria Marcela's?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Marcela's Restaurant Ll — Cafeteria Marcela's.
Has Marcela's Restaurant Ll — Cafeteria Marcela's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Marcela's Restaurant Ll — Cafeteria Marcela's have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Marcela's Restaurant Ll — Cafeteria Marcela's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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