Marcello's Market & Deli
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2016
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Score
Going back to 2010, Marcello's Market & Deli has 13 inspections in the public record. Marcello's Market & Deli was last inspected on Apr 8, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 8, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Marcello's Market & Deli on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER HANDLE AT REAR 1-COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR.ALSO FAUCET HANDLE AT SPRAYER OF 3-COMP SINK,LEAKY MUST REPAIR BOTH.
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Mar 28, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION#38 FROM LAST INSPECTION# 1418919 DATED 4-08-2015.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD FOR THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR NEXT TO THE STOVE COOKING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN ELECTRICAL STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO SOME STORAGE STORED ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL STORAGE PROPERLY ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6- INCHES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CELING LIGHT SHIELD HANGING LOOSE ON ONE SIDE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SECURE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER HANDLE AT REAR 1-COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR.ALSO FAUCET HANDLE AT SPRAYER OF 3-COMP SINK,LEAKY MUST REPAIR BOTH.
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Apr 8, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK AND THE FLOOR IN FRONT AND AROUND THE MOP SINK AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD FOR THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR AREA NEXT TO THE STOVE COOKING AREA.
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Oct 31, 2014
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
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Oct 29, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 22, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA AT REAR ON WALL, CEILING, BOXES AND ON/UNDER STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA AT REAR OF BUILDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD SPILLS, GREASE ON FLOOR AROUND/UNDER OPENED DUMPSTERS WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE AND HEAVY FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY FROM READY FOOD SOURCE. MUST CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR REFRIGERATION COMPRESSOR HOSE AT FRONT 2-DR REFRIGERATION DELI COOLER TO PREVENT WATER BUILD UP AT INTERIOR BOTTOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, CABINETS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND STORAGE BINS IN SAME AREA, AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMEENT ON SERVICE COUNTERS. CLEAN EXHAUST FANS AND UNIT COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS BEHIND STORAGE RACKS AND AT CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AT REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR UNDER PREP TABLES AND BY MOP SINK AT REAR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 13, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT CUSTOMER FOOD SERVING LINE.
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Jul 23, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN REAR PREP AEAR AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
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May 14, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 11, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: (7-38-005A) FOUND THE EAST SECTION OF THE COLD BUFFET LINE, WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60-64.4F (UNIT TAGGED). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: (7-38-005A) FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES IN THE BUFFET LINE: 2-POUNDS WALDORF SALAD AT 56.9F; 4-POUNDS OF FATOUCHE SALAD AT 54.9F; 1/2-POUND OF SHREDDED CHEESES AT 54.7F. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF SAID PRODUCTS & MONITOR COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. (TOTAL AMOUNT OF PRODUCT= $28.00). All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL 'TO-GO' PRE-PACKAGED FOOD MUST HAVE 'USE BY' OR 'MADE ON' DATES. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING CAULKING AROUND THE SINKS AT THE FRONT COFFEE STATION MUST BE REPLACED, TO PREVENT WATER FORM SEEPING ONTO THE BOTTOM CABINETS. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, CABINETS UNDER BUFFET LINE & UNDER FRONT SINKS, FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS OR DUST. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES, BEHIND EQUIPMENT & PREP TABLES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING ALSO. ALL SUPPLIES/STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Mar 31, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. OBSERVED STANDING WATER/DEBRIS INSIDE FRONT LINE CABINETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN CABINETS.
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Sep 1, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 12, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Must provide a Pest Control Service for premises, as part of pest prevention measures.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. Must provide a garbage disposal service for garbage refuge.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. Must have a city certified manager or proof of enrollment for such class, on premises upon re-inspection.
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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 provide sneezeguards to the end sides of bothe the cold & hot buffet tables for customer service.
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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. Access to the main grease trap or catch basin of the building (where all waste water filters thru-per engineer) should be ready upon re-inspection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marcello's Market & Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marcello's Market & Deli on file is from Apr 8, 2016. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marcello's Market & Deli?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Marcello's Market & Deli.
Has Marcello's Market & Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marcello's Market & Deli have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Marcello's Market & Deli means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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