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The Marq

Restaurant

60 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603

The Loop

Aug 4, 2026 — Food-poisoning complaint

Fail

Prompted by a report of someone getting sick after eating here.

Cooked carnitas held at unsafe temperature (45°F instead of 41°F or below) were discarded after inspection.

Key Findings

  • 15 pounds of cooked carnitas were stored at 45°F in a walk-in cooler when they should have been at 41°F or below; product was discarded.
  • Multiple previous violations from February 2026 remain uncorrected, including unlabeled food storage containers, worn cutting boards, and debris in dish racks.
  • Dust buildup on upper wall vents in the first-floor dining area needs cleaning.
  • Debris buildup in hood filters at cooking equipment in the basement requires attention.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #22 — PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 15LBS. COOKED CARNITAS AT 45.0F DATED 8/3/26 IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 15LBS. $60.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Violation code #55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALL VENTS IN 1ST FL DINING AREA.

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Inspection History

The Marq has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 75% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 12, 2026.

Aug 12, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Aug 4, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Suspected Food Poisoning — Prompted by a report of someone getting sick after eating here.

4 violations
Standout inspection
Feb 9, 2026Conditional

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

11 violations