MARCELLO'S MARKET & DELI Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: (7-38-005A) FOUND THE EAST SECTION OF THE COLD BUFFET LINE, WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60-64.4F (UNIT TAGGED). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: (7-38-005A) FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES IN THE BUFFET LINE: 2-POUNDS WALDORF SALAD AT 56.9F; 4-POUNDS OF FATOUCHE SALAD AT 54.9F; 1/2-POUND OF SHREDDED CHEESES AT 54.7F. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF SAID PRODUCTS & MONITOR COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. (TOTAL AMOUNT OF PRODUCT= $28.00). All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL 'TO-GO' PRE-PACKAGED FOOD MUST HAVE 'USE BY' OR 'MADE ON' DATES. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING CAULKING AROUND THE SINKS AT THE FRONT COFFEE STATION MUST BE REPLACED, TO PREVENT WATER FORM SEEPING ONTO THE BOTTOM CABINETS. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, CABINETS UNDER BUFFET LINE & UNDER FRONT SINKS, FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS OR DUST. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, CABINETS UNDER BUFFET LINE & UNDER FRONT SINKS, FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS OR DUST. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.