Markos Tacos & Cafe

946-948 W Newport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 19, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Markos Tacos & Cafe. The most recent visit was on Jul 19, 2010. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Markos Tacos & Cafe since Jul 19, 2010, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

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

Jul 19, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 14, 2010

License

6 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FRONT AND BOTH REAR DOORS MUST BE COMPLETLY ENCLOSED(GAPS OF 1" TO 1.5").SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 - NO CITATION ISSUED, NO OPERATING.

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.PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(FRONT PREP AREA).SEAL OPENING UNDER THE BOTH FRONT COUNTERS

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.PROVIDE BASEBOARD UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(REAR AREA).

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.SEAL OPENING AROUND WATER PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(FRONT AREA).

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.WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT GREASE TRAP, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (REAR),ALSO WATER PIPE BROKEN.SAME AREA.REPAIR LOOSE COLD WATER HANDLE IN EXPOSED HAND SINK(FRONT AREA)

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

Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.REMOVE WEEDS AND DEBRIS AROUND GARBAGE AREA.ALSO PROVIDE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Markos Tacos & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Markos Tacos & Cafe on file is from Jul 19, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Markos Tacos & Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Markos Tacos & Cafe 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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