MARCHESA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO REFRIGERATION UNITS OPERATIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE 40F OR LESS WITH THERMOMETERS INSIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

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.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER. MUST SUPPLY HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND BAR ON FIRST FLOOR, MUST INSTALL AT LEAST 2 EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN ON MAIN FLOOR, MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP ROOM WITH DISHWASHER, MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BASEMENT BAR, MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN 3RD FLOOR KITCHEN PREP ROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED PRIVATE DINING ROOM WITHIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. PRIVATE DINING ROOM HAS A LARGE OPENING FOR GLASS WINDOW FOR PATRONS IN DINING ROOM TO VIEW KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL GLASS TO PROTECT AND SEPARATE PREPARATION AREA FROM PRIVATE DINING ROOM. MUST HAVE COMPLETE SEPARATION OF COOKING/PREP AREA AND AREAS PATRONS WILL PASS THROUGH TO PRIVATE DINING ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED DISH MACHINES NOT OPERATIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL HIGH/LOW TEMP DISH MACHINES MUST BE FULLY OPERATIONAL WITH TEST STRIPS IN PLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 Edit Delete

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT BAR NEEDS TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD FOR MAIN KITHCEN COOKING LINE NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR HOODS TO FULL WORKING ORDER.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD FOR MAIN KITHCEN COOKING LINE NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR HOODS TO FULL WORKING ORDER.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.