Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CAFE MARBELLA on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592347
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE MARBELLA · 5527-5531 N Milwaukee AVE
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.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145301
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE MARBELLA · 5527-5531 N Milwaukee AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.-----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH LIME ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP AREA.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE..
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144276
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE MARBELLA · 5527-5531 N Milwaukee AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078505
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE MARBELLA · 5527-5531 N Milwaukee AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078230
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE MARBELLA · 5527-5531 N Milwaukee AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631214
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE MARBELLA · 5527-5531 N Milwaukee 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 MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THEM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN WITH LEAKS AT THE NECK AND HANDLES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
License Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482650
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE MARBELLA · 5527-5531 N Milwaukee AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE THAT WAS USED LAST NIGHT,DISH MACHINE HAS A VERY SHORT TIME ON CYCLES,WATER REMAINS INSIDE,AND IS DRAINED MANUALLY.MANAGER SHOWED US THE PROCEDURE.GAUGE IN FRONT THE UNIT NOT WORKING, STOPPED AT 200F.EXCESSIVE WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDER THE MACHINE. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 no citation issued,remains tagged
License Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482638
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE MARBELLA · 5527-5531 N Milwaukee AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE THAT WAS USED LAST NIGHT,DISH MACHINE HAS A VERY SHORT TIME ON CYCLES,WATER REMAINS INSIDE,AND IS DRAINED MANUALLY.MANAGER SHOWED US THE PROCEDURE.GAUGE IN FRONT THE UNIT NOT WORKING, STOPPED AT 200F.EXCESSIVE WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDER THE MACHINE. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 no citation issued,remains tagged
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK-PINK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING IN WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO BOTTOM PANELS OF ICE BIN.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE,INSTRUCTED TO BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD OPERATION.OBSERVED SERVING SPOONS LEFT INSIDE THE CONTAINER WITH FOOD,HANDLES ON TOP FOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS,AND FOOD MUST BE STORED WITHOUT SERVING SPOONS.OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE AT ICE BIN AT COFFEE/ WATER STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER,TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE BIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) no citation issued,remains tagged
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527851
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE MARBELLA · 5527-5531 N Milwaukee AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE THAT WAS USED LAST NIGHT,DISH MACHINE HAS A VERY SHORT TIME ON CYCLES,WATER REMAINS INSIDE,AND IS DRAINED MANUALLY.MANAGER SHOWED US THE PROCEDURE.GAUGE IN FRONT THE UNIT NOT WORKING, STOPPED AT 200F.EXCESSIVE WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDER THE MACHINE. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK-PINK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING IN WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO BOTTOM PANELS OF ICE BIN.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE,INSTRUCTED TO BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD OPERATION.OBSERVED SERVING SPOONS LEFT INSIDE THE CONTAINER WITH FOOD,HANDLES ON TOP FOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS,AND FOOD MUST BE STORED WITHOUT SERVING SPOONS.OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE AT ICE BIN AT COFFEE/ WATER STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER,TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE BIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WE OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:APPROX 10 DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER THE COFFEE STATION,APPROX 20 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE COOLER AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AT WEST WALL OF PREMISES, APPROX 25 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA,AT WEST WALL,BEHIND DESK AND SHELVES.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED: FRONT DOOR WITH AN 1/2 GAP BETWEEN DOORS AT BOTTOM.REAR SCREEN DOOR BOTTOM WITH A 1/4" OPENING INSTRUCTED TO RODENT / INSECT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: GROUND AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH BROKEN LIGHT BULB,AND OTHER DEBRIS.LIDS NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE DUE TO GARAGE BAGS,INSTRUCTED THAT LIDS MUST BE COMPLETELY CLOSED TO MINIMIZE RODENTS AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES.WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH HARDENED GREASE ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER,ALSO GREASE IS DANGLING FROM RIM AND DRIPPED ON GROUND,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,AND INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT WEST WALL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MISSING COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT BAR BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT COFFEE STATION.A SPLASH GUARDS IS NEEDED AROUND THE SAID SINK DUET TO COUNTER TOP IS USED PREP FOOD.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: WE OBSERVED GREASE AND BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVENS,GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,HOOD,FILTERS,SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER BY THE HOOD.GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PIPES INSIDE THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FOUND IN THE KITCHEN DIRTY KNIFE STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACKS ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIVES AND KNIVES RACK
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UNDER TE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP,UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH GRIMES,FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO THE FLOOR BY THE SWING DOOR BETWEEN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA WITH GRIMES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR IN BASEMENT BROKEN AND UNEVEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND SURFACE IS COVERED WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL BEHIND AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,AND DISH ROOM AREA OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE.BROKEN WALL TILES AND HOLES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE EXIT REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN CEILING WALL ABOVE THE SHELF WERE CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS ARE STORED.BULGED CEILING WALL ABOVE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.LIQUID STAINED WALL BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA MUST BE CLEANED/PAINT AND MAINTAINED.SPIDER WEBS ON WALL INDIFFERENT LOCATIONS(DINING ROOMS,KITCHEN ETC.) OF THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED LIGHT BULB BY THE 10 BURNER STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,ALSO DUST AND GREASE AT SAME UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,BEHIND BAR AND KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,WATER PIPE HEAVILY LEAKING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,ALSO FAUCET AT SAID SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60630
194 of 261 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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