Marrakech

1440 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

African

Last inspected: Jun 11, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Marrakech appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2020. On Jun 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited four times.

Marrakech's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 6, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRUIT UNDER 3 C SINK AND SOME CLUTTER AND DEBRIS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WITH WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FITTING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SERVING AREA IN THE DINING ROOM AS WELL AS THE HOLES IN SAID TILES AND ABOVE THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH HOLES AND MAKE THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.

Sep 21, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON INTERIOR AND SIDE OF HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 4 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Jul 28, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. ALL HANDLES OF EATING UTENSILS MUST BE TURNED UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES DO NOT HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Dec 21, 2020

License

7 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A SERVICE/UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF DIRTY MOP WATER.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE DRY STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE NEAR THE HOOD/ VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO R AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marrakech last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marrakech on file is from Jun 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marrakech?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Marrakech.

Has Marrakech's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Marrakech have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Marrakech means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Marrakech inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Marrakech is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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