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Marco's Beef

2547 W 111Th St, Chicago, IL 60655
American
Last inspected: Mar 14, 2014
82
Score
Low Risk

Marco's Beef has been inspected six times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 14, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Marco's Beef since Mar 14, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Marco's Beef squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND ALL THE CHEST FREEZERS-REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE GREASE TRAP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK (NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT.)
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Apr 22, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE SYRUP NOZZELS, AND CLEAN STOVE DRIP TRAY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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May 23, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IE FORK, SPOON AND KNIFE NOT STORED PROPERLY INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DEFROST BASEMENT BOX FREEZER, CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN BASEMENT COOLER AND 1ST FLOOR 2 DOOR COOLER.
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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.OBSERVED 3 COMP. NOZZEL LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 24, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 17, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAK AT P-TRAP AND VERY SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
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. FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP BEHIND AND UNDER STAIRS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 19, 2010
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: WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. RAW WOOD WALLS IN BASEMENT. PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM. CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT MECHANICAL VENTILATION. REPAIR SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marco's Beef last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marco's Beef on file is from Mar 14, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marco's Beef?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Marco's Beef.

Has Marco's Beef's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marco's Beef have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Marco's Beef 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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