MARCELLO'S MARKET & DELI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA AT REAR ON WALL, CEILING, BOXES AND ON/UNDER STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA AT REAR OF BUILDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD SPILLS, GREASE ON FLOOR AROUND/UNDER OPENED DUMPSTERS WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE AND HEAVY FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY FROM READY FOOD SOURCE. MUST CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR REFRIGERATION COMPRESSOR HOSE AT FRONT 2-DR REFRIGERATION DELI COOLER TO PREVENT WATER BUILD UP AT INTERIOR BOTTOM.

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: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, CABINETS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND STORAGE BINS IN SAME AREA, AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMEENT ON SERVICE COUNTERS. CLEAN EXHAUST FANS AND UNIT COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS BEHIND STORAGE RACKS AND AT CORNERS.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AT REAR.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AT REAR.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.