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Restaurant: Cafe Marbella
Address: 5527-5531 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Feb 17, 2012

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100

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MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK ,WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP BY THE CAPPUCCHINO MACHINE.
MUST RODENT PROOF THE FRONT BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
NEED TO SEAL ALL THE RAW WOOD ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE. NO DRAIN LINE FOR THE SODA LINE HOLSTER BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINE.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER, THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE CABINBET UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION.
NO THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, PROVIDE A SHELVE TO STORE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING.
3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LEAKING ON THE BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO STOP THE LEAK.

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK ,WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP BY THE CAPPUCCHINO MACHINE. HANDSINK HAS BEEN INSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP
MUST RODENT PROOF THE FRONT BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. entrance door has been sealed
3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LEAKING ON THE BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO STOP THE LEAK. has been repaired/has been corrected
NEED TO SEAL ALL THE RAW WOOD ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE. NO DRAIN LINE FOR THE SODA LINE HOLSTER BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINE has been corrected
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER, THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE CABINBET UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM has been cleaned
NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD light shield has been provided
VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION. ventilation has been provided
NO THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE. thermometer has been provided
CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, PROVIDE A SHELVE TO STORE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING basement has been cleaned,organized and shelves installed

Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents in coolers, kitchen prep area need cleaning.
Found food items in coolers, freezers not properly dated/labeled, must date and label all food items in coolers/freezers at all times.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, and prep tables need cleaning.
floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt.storage areas under heavy equipment need cleaning(corners).
Walls in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning, behind grill.
Light shields in kitchen, bathrooms need cleaning.

Found food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, coolers not dated/labeled, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, coolers. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced, storage shelving that had rust, raw wood shall be repair/replaced. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, storage shelving, bar counter shelving, coffe station cabinet shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevises). All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in bsmt. storage areas under heavy equipment, storage shelving need detailed cleaning. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
Walls in kitche prep area behind grill not clean needs detailed cleaning, excess grease build up removed. Exposed raw wood in bsmt storage areas shall be repair/sealed, exposed raw wood in kitchen prep areea shall be repair/sealed. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.
Light shields in prep area not clean need cleaning. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area coolers, walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning. The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.
Excess debris and clutter in bsmt storage area shall be removed, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.

Above violation has been corrected at this time of license re-inspection on 3/03/2011.
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation has been corrected at this time of license re-inspection on 3/03/2011.
Above violation has been corrected at this time of license re-inspection on 3/03/2011.
Above violation has been corrected at this time of license re-inspection on 3/03/2011.

Above violation has been corrected at this time of license re-inspection on 3/04/2011.
Above violation has been corrected at this time of license re-inspection on 3/04/2011.
Above violation has been corrected at this time of license re-inspection on 3/04/2011.
Above violation has been corrected at this time of license re-inspection on 3/04/2011.

3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be reaired/replaced. exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler needs cleaning.
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in coolers, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in coolers, and reach in freezer,
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving, cooler door tracks not clean need cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment(1st floor) not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling in prep area had exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed, walls in kitchen prep area need cleaning. Ceiling inside walk in cooler had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

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Parking:

Garage Private Lot Street Valet Validated

Attire:

Casual Dress Business Casual Jacket Preferred Jacket Required Jacket and Tie Required Formal Attire

Good for groups:

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Yes No

Delivery:

Yes No

Take-out:

Yes No

Waiter service:

Yes No

Outdoor seating:

Yes No

Wi-Fi:

Yes No

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Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dessert Dinner Late Night

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Beer & Wine Only Full Bar Happy Hour

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Yes No

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