Marie's Cafe & Catering
Last inspected: May 18, 2017
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Score
Inspectors have visited Marie's Cafe & Catering nine times, with records going back to 2012. The most recent report on file is from May 18, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Marie's Cafe & Catering's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 18, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Marie's Cafe & Catering's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
May 18, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CRACKED DRY STORAGE LIDS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MOTORS AND ALL ATTACHED HARDWARE OF PREP COOLERS WITH DUST/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WEST WALL NEXT TO GRILL IN POOR REPAIR, SMOKE DAMAGED AND CRACKED SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Feb 16, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA (EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GRIME BUILDUP).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 2-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Feb 5, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FILLED WITH MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM TO PROPERLY SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERE BUILDUP OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL, SURFACES, AND EQUIPMENT INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1522793 ON 2-9-15: 45-INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA (EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GRIME BUILDUP). CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SODA MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 2-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Feb 9, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1434467 DATED 04/02/14 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 38-MUST INSTALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE BIGGEST UTENSIL OR REMOVE ALL LARGE UTENSILS. 42-ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING FOOD/UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTLY REATTACH THE RIGHT (WHEN FACING) DOOR ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER (CLOSEST TO THE WALL)IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ASHTRAY, A PACK OF CIGARETTES AND A LIGHTER ON THE REAR PREP TABLE. THE ASHTRAY HAD ASHES AND A CIGARETTE BUTT IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH THE CLEAN INDOOR ORDINANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-32-020 (C)
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Apr 10, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE WALL ON THE SIDE OF THE OVEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE BIGGEST UTENSIL OR REMOVE ALL LARGE UTENSILS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING FOOD/UTENSILS.
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Apr 2, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, LID OPENED WITH THICK GREASE BUILD UP ON IT AND ON THE TOP SURFACE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CONTAINER AND ALSO THE GROUND-REMOVE LEAVES AND DEBRIS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE WALL ON THE SIDE OF THE OVEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE BIGGEST UTENSIL OR REMOVE ALL LARGE UTENSILS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING FOOD/UTENSILS.
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Apr 19, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO SEAL THE RAW WOOD CABINET FRONT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Oct 22, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT 3 DOOR COOLER DOOR NEEDS REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTER OVER GRILL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL BEHIND GRILL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS (INSIDE) REAR PREP.
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Apr 27, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marie's Cafe & Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marie's Cafe & Catering on file is from May 18, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marie's Cafe & Catering?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Marie's Cafe & Catering.
Has Marie's Cafe & Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marie's Cafe & Catering have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Marie's Cafe & Catering 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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