The Museum of Contemporary Art — Marisol
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
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Going back to 2015, The Museum of Contemporary Art — Marisol has 14 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four 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.
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Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEE USING BARE HANDS TO MAKE AND PLATE A READY TO EAT SANDWICH. FOOD EMPLOYEE OBSERVED TOUCHING BREAD AND MEAT ON SANDWICH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD EMPLOYEES USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER DISCARDED SANDWICH ($7) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACKISH PINK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CLEANED OUT ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. MANAGER ONLY HAS SERVSAFE DATED FOR MARCH OF 2025. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ARE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE DEBRIS ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF INTERIOR DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 18, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN DRY STOREROOM WALL WITH PAINT CHIPPING, INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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Nov 15, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CFM CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW WHILE PREPARING AND OR SERVING CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES, QUINOA, MILK SOUPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE ON SITE ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOETERS IN REFRIGERATION WATER PITCHER/DAIRY COOLER IN REAR PREP AS WELL AS COOLING UNIT IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE AHIR RESTRAINT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH ON GROUND SURROUNDING OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN COFFEE /BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA OF REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA ON FLOOR NEAR 2 DOOR COOLER, NEAR STORED ITEMS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING SQUASH SOUP, CHICKEN, HAM, MILK, HUMMUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.#7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE AHIR RESTRAINT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN COFFEE /BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA OF REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOETERS IN REFRIGERATION WATER PITCHER/DAIRY COOLER IN REAR PREP AS WELL AS COOLING UNIT IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Aug 17, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Bar Soda gun holder not clean, standing water, Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Jun 24, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 7 DEAD INSECTS FOUND INSIDE CLEAN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE INSECTS AND SANITIZE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED IN DIRTY CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE ICE SCOOP WHERE IT IS NOT EXPOSED TO SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON VENT IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN.
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Nov 22, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PREP COOLER CONTAINING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN, SALMON, SOUR CREAM, AND DELI MEATS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56.1F. ALL ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLER WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT AND COOLER WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS CONTAINING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS BEING HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SALMON AT 50.1F, CHICKEN AT 50.0F, SOUR CREAM AT 56.1F, AND DELI MEATS BETWEEN 52.1 AND 56.3. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5LBS OF FISH VALUED AT $210, 9 LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $150, 10LBS OF SOUR CREAM AND DELI MEATS VALUED AT $50. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BAR NEAR ENTRANCE TO RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES ON COOK LINE IN REAR PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD WITH EXPOSED BEARDS LONGER THAN ONE INCH. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH FACIAL HAIR LONGER THAN ONE INCH MUST EITHER REDUCE LENGTH OF BEARD OR WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IN BETWEEN USE BEING STORED ON PREP TABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZER BUCKET IN BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON CEILING ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH PIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 1, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 23, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU OF FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND TO ADD A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 20 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILING AND FLYING AROUND THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS FOR PRE-PACKAGED TOFFEE ON SALE LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INGREDIENT LABELS FOR ALL PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS THAT ARE FOR SALE AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SILVERWARE AND GLASSWARE BEING PRE-SET ON CUSTOMER DINING TABLES WITHOUT THE GLASSWARE BEING INVERTED AND WITHOUT THE SILVERWARE BEING PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT GLASSWARE AND PROTECT SILVERWARE FROM CONTAMINATION OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED 9/22/17 NOT POSTED FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST MOST PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FOR CUSTOMER VIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 22, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAR SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED MGR TO AIR DRY AFTER WASHING
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS PROPERLY ( FEMALE ), FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Aug 18, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, 1ST FLOOR: OBSERVED OPEN TRAYS OF PRODUCE STORED UNDER A LEAKING CONDENSER WITH CONDENSATION ON OPEN FOOD ITEMS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED NEAR THE LEAK WERE REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CONDERNSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER 1ST FLOOR TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM DRIPPING ON FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TRACK ON THE SLIDING DOOR OF THE DISPLAY COOLER AT THE CAFE TO REMOVE CRUMBS, SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINT IS CHIPPING ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 18, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED COVING IN PREP AREA AT 3-COMP SINK, AND AT REAR BY UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. SEAL LOOSE COVING WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS OF LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET OF SPLASHES.
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Nov 6, 2015
Routine
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 40 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING OF POT/PANS DISHWARE STORAGE AND PREP AREA AT REAR IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED COVING IN PREP AREA AT 3-COMP SINK, AND AT REAR BY UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. SEAL LOOSE COVING WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS OF LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET OF SPLASHES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Museum of Contemporary Art — Marisol last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Museum of Contemporary Art — Marisol on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Museum of Contemporary Art — Marisol?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Museum of Contemporary Art — Marisol.
Has The Museum of Contemporary Art — Marisol's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Museum of Contemporary Art — Marisol 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 The Museum of Contemporary Art — Marisol 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 The Museum of Contemporary Art — Marisol inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Museum of Contemporary Art — Marisol is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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