Zaleski & Horvath Marketcafe

1126 E 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60653
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Zaleski & Horvath Marketcafe, the earliest from 2010. On Jan 16, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 16, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited seven times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES ARE STORED IN A STANING WATER IN A SMALL BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT HAND SINK TOO CLEOSE TO PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD FOR HAND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CRACKED ICE SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPED WALL NOTED AT WALL BEHIND FRONT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTARAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 27, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND IN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP IN REAR AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMP SINK. CLEAN FLOOR IN UTILITY CLOSET UNDER SHELF AND UNDER ICE MACHINE IN REAR OFFICE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FANS IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE RECEPTOR APPEARS TO BE LEAKING. SOME RUSTY LIQUID IS ON FLOOR AROUND TRAP AND ON TOP OF TRAP; REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 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 FIFTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELF IN REAR NEXT TO FREEZER, ON FLOOR BY THE ATM MACHINE IN DINING AREA AND ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF DINING AREA NEXT TO A DOOR (CLOSET). WHEN OWNER OPENED THE CLOSET THERE WERE TEN RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF CLOSET. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION SUMMARY ISSUED ON JANUARY 14, 2014 WAS FOUND IN THE OFFICE OF ESTABLISHMENT AND NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED. THE SUMMARY DATED MARCH 21, 2013 WAS STILL POSTED ON THE WALL BEHIND FRONT SERVING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MOST CURRENT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED UNTIL ANOTHER INSPECTION IS DONE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND IN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP IN REAR AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMP SINK. CLEAN FLOOR IN UTILITY CLOSET UNDER SHELF AND UNDER ICE MACHINE IN REAR OFFICE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FANS IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE RECEPTOR APPEARS TO BE LEAKING. SOME RUSTY LIQUID IS ON FLOOR AROUND TRAP AND ON TOP OF TRAP; REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR OF TWO DOOR UNIT TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. UNIT IS AT A PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FAN IN WASHROOM ON CEILING AND DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA. ALSO SEAL HOLES OBSERVED AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR LEAKING AT THREE COMP SINK HOT WATER FAUCET IN REAR AREA.
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Mar 21, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COUNTERS, PREP SPACES, HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, AND ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 24, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA ON TOP OF PALLETS,ALONG WALLS AND ON TOP OF STORED ITEMS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT DOOR. MUST SEAL AND MAKE COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG BOTTOMS OF THE FRONT AND SIDE EXIT DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OPENING IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS,UNDER PREP TABLES,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND SALES FLOOR. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS FROM STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK AND PROVIDE PROPER ACCESS TO THE MOP SINK AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 14, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 12, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. 54.5F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 200 POUNDS OF A VARIETY OF CHEESE INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES AT 52.3F, 51.2F, 51.9F, AND 50.7F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISPOSE OF 25 POUNDS SOFT CHEESE. MONETARY VALUE 200.00. REMAINING 175 POUNDS HARD CHEESE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND PLACED INSIDE WORKING COOLER. SHELF STABILTY TESTING MUST BE PERFORMED ON HARD CHEESES TO UNTAGG.
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Jun 30, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Correct By: Thursday, September 22, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Correct By: Thursday, September 22, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS/FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Correct By: Thursday, September 22, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.
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Jun 22, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS/FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.
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Jul 21, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCT NOT IN THE ORIGIONAL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPTMENT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE i.e. GRILLS, COOLERS, DISPLAY COOLERS,SMALL OVENS, INCLUDING SHELVES, LEGS/WHEELS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT REMOVING ANY AND ALL DEBRIS, INCLUDING ALL CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT, KEEPING WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE WITHOUT HOLES, CRACKS OR OPENINGS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST RESTRAIN HAIR, i.e. FACIAL/HAIR ON HEAD
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaleski & Horvath Marketcafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaleski & Horvath Marketcafe on file is from Jan 16, 2015. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaleski & Horvath Marketcafe?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Zaleski & Horvath Marketcafe.

Has Zaleski & Horvath Marketcafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaleski & Horvath Marketcafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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