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ZALESKI & HORVATH MARKETCAFE

1126 E 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

ZALESKI & HORVATH MARKETCAFE has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 21, 2010. The most recent inspection, on November 30, 2015, found no infractions.

2 of 13 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: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • 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 December 12, 2011. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 16, 2015. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 20, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 21, 2010. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 28 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on January 16, 2015. For example: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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.

13 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • KNIVES ARE STORED IN A STANING WATER IN A SMALL BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FRONT HAND SINK TOO CLEOSE TO PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD FOR HAND SINK.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CRACKED ICE SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CHIPPED WALL NOTED AT WALL BEHIND FRONT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTARAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • 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.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FANS IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • GREASE RECEPTOR APPEARS TO BE LEAKING. SOME RUSTY LIQUID IS ON FLOOR AROUND TRAP AND ON TOP OF TRAP; REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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.
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • 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.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • 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.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FANS IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • GREASE RECEPTOR APPEARS TO BE LEAKING. SOME RUSTY LIQUID IS ON FLOOR AROUND TRAP AND ON TOP OF TRAP; REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • 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.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR LEAKING AT THREE COMP SINK HOT WATER FAUCET IN REAR AREA.
  6. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • 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.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • 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.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 4-24-2012 REPORT # 1158276 NOT CORRECTED. (18) FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 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. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY DATE SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG BOTTOMS OF THE FRONT AND SIDE EXIT DOORS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • 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.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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.
  8. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG BOTTOMS OF THE FRONT AND SIDE EXIT DOORS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • 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.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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.
  9. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. 54.5F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • 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.
  11. Short Form Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Correct By: Thursday, September 22, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Correct By: Thursday, September 22, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS/FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Correct By: Thursday, September 22, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.
  12. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS/FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.
  13. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCT NOT IN THE ORIGIONAL CONTAINER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPTMENT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE i.e. GRILLS, COOLERS, DISPLAY COOLERS,SMALL OVENS, INCLUDING SHELVES, LEGS/WHEELS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT REMOVING ANY AND ALL DEBRIS, INCLUDING ALL CORNERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT, KEEPING WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE WITHOUT HOLES, CRACKS OR OPENINGS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL EMPLOYEES MUST RESTRAIN HAIR, i.e. FACIAL/HAIR ON HEAD

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