Maravillas Restaurant

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under and around kitchen equipment where needed and in dining area under seating booths.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard boxes and bulk containers stored on floor in rear kitchen storage area. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches from floor and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from report #2587663 dated january 5, 2024 not corrected. It is as follows... 58. No food allergen training certificates as required for all food service managers; instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training. Priority foundation violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking from the backflow device above the utility sink in the utility closet when water is running in the sink; instucted to have leak at backflow device repaired.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose floor tile in the rear area of the dining room; instructed to reseal where needed.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: When using sponges, they must be changed frequently. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths when not in use they must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: New cutting noard needed in front bar area. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Faucet in mens room cold water handle loose, in need of repair. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gasket on the 3-door cooler in the kitchen in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain in utility closet clogged with debris; instructed to remove from drain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors in corner areas of kitchen and behind bar.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on ice inside ice machine. Instructed manager to properly store ice scoop to prevent contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior panel of ice machine in need of cleaning. Instructed manager to clean ice machine and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet handles on hand washing sink in men washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout on floor tiles near 3-compartment sink in prep area. Instructed manager to grout floor tiles as needed and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must properly store unused wiping cloths in adequate chemical sanitizing solution when not in use.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under shelving in dry food storage area and at kitchen prep area of debris and food spills.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) must provide thermometer for salsa cooler.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no probe thermometer for taking food temperatures.must provide.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 must label food storage containers when food is not in original package

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front entry door.must make door tight fitting.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 must eliminate grocery bags used for food storage and provide food grade bags.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 must replace worn and pitted cuting board at topside of prep cooler.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-502.11(a;c) must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door vegetable cooler & 3- door in rear area.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.14 observed no chemical test kit for checking sanitizing solution p.p.m.'s at 3- comp sink.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 observed no backflow device on ice machine located to be serviced and maintained.must provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 must repair or replace damaged flooring in rear storage area and damaged wall in same area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 must replace burnt out light at hood of cooking equipment.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no probe thermometer for taking food temperatures.must provide.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for salsa cooler.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front entry door.must make door tight fitting.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Must eliminate grocery bags used for food storage and provide food grade bags.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must replace worn and pitted cuting board at topside of prep cooler.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door vegetable cooler & 3- door in rear area.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit for checking sanitizing solution p.p.m.'s at 3- comp sink.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on ice machine located to be serviced and maintained.must provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged flooring in rear storage area and damaged wall in same area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out light at hood of cooking equipment.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior panel of ice machine in behind front counter.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Found some refrigeration units without thermometers; provide thermometers where needed inside of refrigeration units.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the refrigeration units, prep tables, cutting boards and cooking equipment.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors in the prep area and under storage racks.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Detail clean walls in prep areas.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair cold water facuet handle in the mens washroom.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Violation not corrected see violation #14.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS IN COOLER FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVING UNIT OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR CLOSURE BROKEN ON DRY FOOD STORAGE DOOR.TORN BOOTH SEATS,WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND NOT GROCERY STORE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROGHOUT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA/BAR AREA.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINS AT HAND SINKS IN BAR AND SERVING LINE AREAS

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of more than 30 live small flies on walls and ceilings and flying around dining ,prep,dry food ,bar areas.also front and handicapped doors not rodent proofed.must rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 2/17/15.(serious 7-38-020)

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Observed 3- compartment sink floor drain not draining properly when water is released from sink it overflows and pools all over floor and from lid of grease trap.must repair and maintain.(serious 7-38-030)

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at hand sinks in men's and women's customers toilet rooms.must provide and maintain.(serious 7-38-030)

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label and date foods in coolers.must label desserts in cooler for sale with proper info given.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on shelving units.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on wood shelving unit of prep table.must repair or replace door closure broken on dry food storage door.torn booth seats,worn cutting board.must use food grade storage bags and not grocery store bags for food storage.must remove foil from lid of grease trap at 3- comp sink.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from grill table.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean floor along wall bases throghout.must grout floor in prep area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in dining area.must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in dining area/bar area.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out light at hood of cooking equipment.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair slow drains at hand sinks in bar and serving line areas.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for all prep coolers.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met.must enroll and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on the kitchen floor, instructed to remove/dry mop.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean, bar gun holder, cutting boards, instructed to clean and sanitize above items. Also clean interior of 7up cooler rear storage area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed wall in cooler storage area inpoor repair, instructed to repair, and reseal above wall.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Did not find a thermometer in the front two coolers, instructed to provide.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must discard broken or cracked multi use items.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must replace the cracked lid at the toilet bowl in the mens washroom.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean shelving racks in kitchen.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of the ice machine.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must remove standing water from the floors around the 3 compartment sink open site drain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair the slow drain at the hand sink in the prep area.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Garbage area not properly maintained. Noted excessive garbage piled up on interior of waste receptacles preventing the proper closure of the lids. Must remove excessive garbage and properly maintain area. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of the ice machine.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must remove standing water from the floors around the 3 compartment sink open site drain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair the slow drain at the hand sink in the prep area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE SANITARY CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, MICROWAVE, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSET AREAS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE SANITARY CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, MICROWAVE, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSET AREAS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE SANITARY CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units. (must store inverted).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Found floors not swept at rear preparation areas.