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MARCELA'S RESTAURANT ll

3503 W FULLERTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MARCELA'S RESTAURANT ll has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 16, 2015. The most recent inspection, on November 19, 2019, found no infractions.

3 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2019. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2019. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2019. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on July 22, 2019. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    12 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ANY OF THE HAND SINKS IN PREP/TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT , REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE THAT CAN BEEN SEEN TO SERVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP AT FRONT WINDOW AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA DOOR
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR INSTALL ADDITIONAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  3. Canvass

    17 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ANY OF THE HAND SINKS IN PREP/TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED NO GAS LINE CONNECTED TO STEAM TABLE TO REACH 135.0F AT THIS TIME.MUST CONNECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY -NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP,DISH WASHING,DINING AND TOILET ROOMS.ALSO. APPX.10- RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA,HOT WATER AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/22/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT , REAR AND HOT WATER TANK DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE THAT CAN BEEN SEEN TO SERVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID IN POOR REPAIR NOT FITTING CONTAINER LEAVING AN OPENING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP AT FRONT WINDOW AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA DOOR.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR INSTALL ADDITIONAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink sin kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in kitchen prep area by display cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • Found previous minor violations from report # 1442197, issued on 11/16/15, not corrected. Must correct the following violations: #32 OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A FOOD GRADE BAGS. FOUND TIN FOIL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOORS AT THE REAR PREP AREA CHEST FREEZERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #35 OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL AND AROUND PIPES INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (**specifically space around handsink) #38 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #43 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. Instructed to complete all previous minor violations. Serious violation 7-42-090.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Found broken handle of front prep refrigerator. Instructed to repair and maintain.
  8. License

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A FOOD GRADE BAGS. FOUND TINT FOIL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOORS AT THE REAR PREP AREA CHEST FREEZERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL AND AROUND PIPES INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED SOFT DRINKS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE 6INCHES OF THE FLOOR/WALL.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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