Mark Anthony's

5100 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Italian

Last inspected: May 5, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Mark Anthony's. The most recent report on file is from May 5, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Mark Anthony's's record stops at May 5, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 5, 2017

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OPENINGS IN CEILINS AND WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DISH WASHING ROOM.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: VENTILATION NOT WORKING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIZZA OVEN NOT PROPERLY VENTED. HOOD OVER PIZZA OVEN NOT COVERING ENTIRE OVEN. MUST PROPERLY VENT UNDER ENTIRE HOOD.

May 2, 2017

License

6 minor violations.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: NO HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING ROOM.MUST INSTALL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED

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

Inspector notes: 1-MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

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

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

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

Inspector notes: OPENINGS IN CEILINGS AND WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DISH WASHING ROOM.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WASHROOM, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIZZA OVEN NOT PROPERLY VENTED. HOOD OVER PIZZA OVEN NOT COVERING ENTIRE OVEN. MUST PROPERLY VENT UNDER ENTIRE HOOD. ALSO LEAKY PIPE UNDER LAST COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mark Anthony's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mark Anthony's on file is from May 5, 2017. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mark Anthony's?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mark Anthony's.

Has Mark Anthony's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mark Anthony's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mark Anthony's 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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