Chicago · Official inspection records
2709 E 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60649
Grocery Store
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MARGARITA'S MEAT MARKET on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S MEAT MARKET · 2709 E 79TH ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S MEAT MARKET · 2709 E 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR (PEELING PAINT). MUST REPAIR ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED BURNT OUT AND/OR MISSING LIGHTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT THE FRONT AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND A LEAK AT THE FIXTURES ON THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S MEAT MARKET · 2709 E 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED RODENT ACTIVIY (MICE) INSIDE PREMISES: OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH RACKS OF POP AND BEHIND DEEP FREEZER. OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELVING BEHIND THE COUNTER. NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN CHIP BOX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED THE DELI MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR AND FRONT STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND THE DELI COUNTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR (PEELING PAINT). MUST REPAIR ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED BURNT OUT AND/OR MISSING LIGHTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT THE FRONT AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND A LEAK AT THE FIXTURES ON THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUBING.
Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S MEAT MARKET · 2709 E 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S MEAT MARKET · 2709 E 79TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: DELI COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.9F.MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW.COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,READY TO EAT LUNCH MEATS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN DELI COOLER.HAM-,TURKEY,HONEY HAM,BOLOGNA,SPICE HAM,SMOKE TURKEY BREAST,CORN BEEF,WATER HAM46.9F-49.9F,MUST MAINTAIN FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER TOTAL OF 42LBS AT COST $100.00-CDI .CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRAINS AT 3- COMP SINK SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP.
Local context · Chicago
132 of 170 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1543381.
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