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MARGIES CANDIES

1813 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60613

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MARGIES CANDIES on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597677

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGIES CANDIES · 1813 W MONTROSE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582516

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGIES CANDIES · 1813 W MONTROSE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CRACKS ON WALLS OF CHEST FREEZER BY THE DOORWAY LEADING TO THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563848

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGIES CANDIES · 1813 W MONTROSE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED CANDY DISPLAY AT THE FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WAY OF PROTECTING THE CANDY ON DISPLAY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND DUCT TAPE AT THE FRONT SERVICE/ PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID SHELVING UNITS SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS WITH SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP AND INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVING UNITS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563760

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGIES CANDIES · 1813 W MONTROSE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 6 GAL. OF MILK(44.9F), 60 CANS OF WHIPPED CREAM (46.0F), 10 LBS OF SLICED CHEESE (48.9F), THREE APPLE PIES (45.2), AND 1LB OF COLESLAW (48.0 F). MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCTS. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX 6 GALLONS AND 12LBS.$340.(PRIORITY 7-38-005), CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS (REFRIGERATORS) AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 46.9 F AND 45.2 F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED REFRIGERATORS MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINS A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CANDY DISPLAY AT THE FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WAY OF PROTECTING THE CANDY ON DISPLAY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND DUCT TAPE AT THE FRONT SERVICE/ PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID SHELVING UNITS SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS WITH SLIGHT DUST BUUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVING UNITS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500236

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGIES CANDIES · 1813 W MONTROSE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385513

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGIES CANDIES · 1813 W MONTROSE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDE AT THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREAS AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2383107

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGIES CANDIES · 1813 W MONTROSE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND REAR DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDE AT THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREAS AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315404

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGIES CANDIES · 1813 W MONTROSE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK PEANUTS CONTAINER FOUND WITHOUT LABEL. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300313

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGIES CANDIES · 1813 W MONTROSE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO REQUIRED CLEANING EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE SANDWICHES, ICE CREAM ETC ARE PREPARED. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INADEQUATE HOT WATER LOCATED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 87.1F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: SOME AREAS OF THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WET WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS AT THE DISH AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH PEELING PLASTIC AS A PROTECTING FOR THE METAL. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DIRTY WALLS AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- CRACKED DAMAGED WALL TILES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SAME SINK.----PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR AREA FREEZER STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL/MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184996

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGIES CANDIES · 1813 W MONTROSE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, NO DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING ON THE HEALTH POLICY. MUST IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH TRAINING POLICY AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT FRONT PREP AREA,WERE READY TO EAT FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED:SANDWICHES,SCOOPING ICE CREAM ETC.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT MENTIONED AREA.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR INSTALLED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184467

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGIES CANDIES · 1813 W MONTROSE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, NO DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING ON THE HEALTH POLICY. MUST IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH TRAINING POLICY AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT FRONT PREP AREA,WERE READY TO EAT FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED:SANDWICHES,SCOOPING ICE CREAM ETC.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT MENTIONED AREA.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 25 SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND ON RACK WHERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED AT REAR AREA AND SIDE OF FRONT PREP SERVING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-020(C)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CAN OPENER WITH EXCESS GRIME AND METAL SHAVING AT BLADE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR INSTALLED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2117171

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGIES CANDIES · 1813 W MONTROSE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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