Food Safety Report: Estacion Marabina Llc, 4107 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60639 Illinois, United States

Report date: Feb 3, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage in the washroom. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shal be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. Instructed to provide.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed ready-to-eat and cooked time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods (beef, rice, empanadas, etc) not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed corn and cheese stored in storage totes in the cold-hold unit. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed no waste receptacle at handwashing sink where disposable paper towels are provided. Instructed to provide at waste receptacle for proper disposal.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: noted previous core violations from report not corrected from report 2613477 dated 03/10/2025. They are as follows: 39. 3-305. 11 observed food items stored on floor in prep areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off the floor. 49. 4-602. 13 observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. 55. Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter, and food debris on the walls and floors, especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non-cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas. 55. Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov