Markos Tacos&Cafe

5661 N Clark Bldg, Chicago, IL 60660

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 14, 2011

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 14, 2011. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Note that Markos Tacos&Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 14, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Markos Tacos&Cafe trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 14, 2011

Routine

8 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND READY TO EAT FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER AND AT SERVING COUNTER AT FRONT PREP AREA READY TO FOODS(SUCH AS COOKED BEANS,COOKED CHICKEN,TACOS,SAUCES,ETC.), WITHOUT COVER HAD OTHER FOOD CONTAINERS, STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE AND ABOVE THEM.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE READY TO EAT FOODS COVERED FIRST BEFORE STORING ANY THING INSIDE OR ABOVE IT,AND RAW MEATS AWAY FROM COOKED/PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS.

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

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTE TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REDUCE THE LENGTH OF CHEMICAL AND DETTEGENT DISPENSER IN 3COMP. SINK

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND BEHIND REAR REAR EXIT DOOR,AND SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOORS AT SAME LOCATION.

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

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND MISSING ONES AT HOT TANK AREA.ALSO VENT IN TOILET ON WALL WITH DEBRIS,AND WALLS AT 3COMP. SINK WITH STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.

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

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE AT REAR KITCHEN.

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

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET JOINT HEAD ON 3COMP. SINK BEING HELD WITH STING,AND LEAKING TOO.

Jan 11, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Markos Tacos&Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Markos Tacos&Cafe on file is from Mar 14, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Markos Tacos&Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Markos Tacos&Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Markos Tacos&Cafe 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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