Mario's Italian Lemonade

1068 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607

Italian

Last inspected: Jun 6, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Mario's Italian Lemonade has five inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent report on file is from Jun 6, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Mario's Italian Lemonade is from Jun 6, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 6, 2017

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOOR BY DESSERT MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Jul 2, 2015

Complaint

6 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD ITEMS PACKAGED ON PREMISES FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ICE CONTAINER.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, AND THE INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM CASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: REMOVE CHIPPIN PAINT FROM WALL BEHIND/UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HAANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS(SUGAR) 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: ITALIAN ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE CREAM CASES IN MANNER IN WHICH THE HANDLES OF THE SCOOPS ARE NOT TOUCHING THE PRODUCT. MUST ALSO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS FOR ICE MACHINE PROPERLY( WITH HANDLES UP INSIDE UNIT OR IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE MACHINE).

Jun 26, 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 IN THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEEDS CLEANING UNDERNEATH PALLETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DUST. ALSO FLOORS AROUND ITALIAN ICE MACHINES NEEDS CLEANING.

Jun 21, 2012

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR 3DR REFRIGERATOR DOORS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO FRONT 3COMP SINK.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES

Jun 21, 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. THE FLOOR BEHIND THE TAYLOR MACHINES IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: THE GARAGE IS UNORGANIZED, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE EXTRA EQUIPMENT. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mario's Italian Lemonade last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mario's Italian Lemonade on file is from Jun 6, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mario's Italian Lemonade?

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

Has Mario's Italian Lemonade's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mario's Italian Lemonade have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mario's Italian Lemonade 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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