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CAFETERIA MARCELAS

3503 W FULLERTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CAFETERIA MARCELAS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1442198

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFETERIA MARCELAS · 3503 W FULLERTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441764

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFETERIA MARCELAS · 3503 W FULLERTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDWASHINF SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND HANDWASHINF SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441752

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFETERIA MARCELAS · 3503 W FULLERTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/24/14. INSPECTION REPORT#1490898 (32) FOUND THE 2 SHELVES NEAR THE REAR STOVE TOP TO HAVE PEELING SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL SO THE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN. (33) FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (38)FOUND FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL AT FRONT PREP ARE BEHIND 2 DOOR COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DETAI CLEAN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE BUIL-UP.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDWASHINF SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND HANDWASHINF SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490898

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFETERIA MARCELAS · 3503 W FULLERTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE 2 SHELVES NEAR THE REAR STOVE TOP TO HAVE PEELING SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL SO THE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Recent InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1370004

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFETERIA MARCELAS · 3503 W FULLERTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOOR AND BASEBOARD IS DAMAGED BEHIND THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, REPAIR THE BASEBOARD SO IT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE SEATING AREA AND REAR KITCHEN CEILINGS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND / OR RESEAL THE CEILINGS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EQUIPMENT IS STACKED UP IN THE REAR LANDING FOR A NEW RESTAURANT, REMOVE EXCESSIVE ITEMS FROM THE REAR OF THE RESTAURANT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1343535

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFETERIA MARCELAS · 3503 W FULLERTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOOR AND BASEBOARD IS DAMAGED BEHIND THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, REPAIR THE BASEBOARD SO IT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE SEATING AREA AND REAR KITCHEN CEILINGS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND / OR RESEAL THE CEILINGS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EQUIPMENT IS STACKED UP IN THE REAR LANDING FOR A NEW RESTAURANT, REMOVE EXCESSIVE ITEMS FROM THE REAR OF THE RESTAURANT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
659960

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFETERIA MARCELAS · 3503 W FULLERTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED/COOKED FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE LABELED/DATED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANSINK NEXT TO THE THE 3 COMP SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK,COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK FRONT AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
579812

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFETERIA MARCELAS · 3503 W FULLERTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND DUSTY CEILING FAN BLADES IN DINING AREA-REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES-MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233855

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFETERIA MARCELAS · 3503 W FULLERTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST KEEP FRONT DOOR CLOSED BEHIND EACH CUSTOMER,OR PROVIDE SCREEN SINCE KITCHEN IS DIRECTLY IN THE DINING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSE HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN,AND LEAKING FAUCET AT 3COMP.SINK.

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How results compare in ZIP 60647

575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1874709.

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