Markello's

7137 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626
Italian
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Markello's has four inspections on file, the first dated 2013. On Apr 2, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Markello's's record stops at Apr 2, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST FILTERS NOT CLEAN.
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Apr 8, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COFFEE STATION,FRONT PREP AREA. CAULK TOP OF FRONT COUNTER
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Apr 5, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DOOR WITH AN 1/2" TO 1" OF GAP, INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR. REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND FURNACE STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT REACHING ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COFFEE STATION,FRONT PREP AREA. CAULK TOP OF FRONT COUNTER.
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Mar 11, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Markello's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Markello's on file is from Apr 2, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Markello's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Markello's.

Has Markello's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Markello's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Markello'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.