Marios Red Hots
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2017
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Score
Going back to 2010, Marios Red Hots has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 28, 2017. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Marios Red Hots's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 28, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited seven times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Apr 28, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS.---------FOUND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOILER ROOM, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSE PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG HOT DOGS, HAMBURGERS, POLISH DOGS, BEEF ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINING PROPERLY. WASTE WATER (GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS) BACKING-UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1937634 ISSUED ON 06-27-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #33 - VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY. #34 - 34 FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT PREP AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. #38 - NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #41 - REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM REAR AREA OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT HOT HOLDING/STEAM TABLE SHELF WITH RUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR WATER METER CABINET IN DINING AREA (BY FRONT WINDOW).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Jul 6, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY SHEET NOT POST OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-010(B)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 06/27/2016, REPORT # 1937634, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Jun 27, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO SCREENS AT REAR DOOR AND FRONT WINDOWS, FOUR FLIES NOTED FLYING AROUND, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCREEN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 02/17/2015, REPORT # 1522975, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT PREP AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM REAR AREA OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Feb 17, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, STORAGE AND COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WITH DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA OR LEVEL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL BROKEN CEILING AND WALL BEHIND MOP SINK IN PREP AREA AND REPAIR BROKEN WALL BEHIND/NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--------MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISE (FRONT DINING AND IN REAR PREP AREA).----------MUST REPLACE BROKEN FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT (LAUNDRY WASHER, CHAIRS, TABLE ETC.)IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 24, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS,GRILL,INTERIOR OF FOOD PREP COOLER NEAR THE GRILL ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER IS NOT PROVIDED INSIDE 1 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE REAR OF THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MOP SINK MUST BE MADE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
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Jul 5, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Found some foods not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in boiler room not clean need detailed cleaning).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation stll remaining( Damaged/broken light shields in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning).
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Jun 27, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some foods not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in boiler room not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Damaged/broken light shields in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Sep 7, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not provided in furnace room. Instructed to provided light inside room.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation not provided inside toilet room. Instructed to install exhaust fan or have window open during hours of operation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in cooler. Instructed to have thermometer inside coolers conspicuous.
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Nov 5, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marios Red Hots last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marios Red Hots on file is from Apr 28, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marios Red Hots?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Marios Red Hots.
Has Marios Red Hots' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marios Red Hots have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Marios Red Hots means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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