Marelys Cafe

6323 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2023

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Marelys Cafe. On Feb 24, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Marelys Cafe's record stops at Feb 24, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Marelys Cafe's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 24, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 21, 2023

License

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 59.7F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES AT FRONT COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marelys Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marelys Cafe on file is from Feb 24, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Marelys Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Marelys Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Marelys Cafe 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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