Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Marco's Palace

5045 W 47th St

Last inspected Sep 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Marco's Palace last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 29, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 9 inspections on record, from Nov 14, 2023 to Sep 29, 2026.
Has Marco's Palace ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 14, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

9 inspections

Canvass

Sep 29, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED LARGE OPEN HOLE IN WALL NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Sep 23, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Mar 18, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 24, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

SIDE DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX, 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 24, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Dec 17, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Nov 25, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 22, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 39Contamination

Official Wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SILVERWARE STORED NEXT TO THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PUT UP A PARTITION BETWEEN STORAGE SHELVES AND THE SINK TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 22, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Jul 2, 2024

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 2, 2024 · Original Source

License

Nov 14, 2023

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS RELATED TO FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source