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markos tacos&cafe

5661 N clark BLDG · Chicago, IL 60660

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for markos tacos&cafe on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
579744

Location recorded for this inspection · markos tacos&cafe · 5661 N clark BLDG

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND READY TO EAT FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER AND AT SERVING COUNTER AT FRONT PREP AREA READY TO FOODS(SUCH AS COOKED BEANS,COOKED CHICKEN,TACOS,SAUCES,ETC.), WITHOUT COVER HAD OTHER FOOD CONTAINERS, STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE AND ABOVE THEM.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE READY TO EAT FOODS COVERED FIRST BEFORE STORING ANY THING INSIDE OR ABOVE IT,AND RAW MEATS AWAY FROM COOKED/PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTE TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REDUCE THE LENGTH OF CHEMICAL AND DETTEGENT DISPENSER IN 3COMP. SINK

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND BEHIND REAR REAR EXIT DOOR,AND SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOORS AT SAME LOCATION.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND MISSING ONES AT HOT TANK AREA.ALSO VENT IN TOILET ON WALL WITH DEBRIS,AND WALLS AT 3COMP. SINK WITH STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE AT REAR KITCHEN.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET JOINT HEAD ON 3COMP. SINK BEING HELD WITH STING,AND LEAKING TOO.

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Inspection history

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

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
88209

Location recorded for this inspection · markos tacos&cafe · 5661 N clark BLDG

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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How results compare in ZIP 60660

168 of 234 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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