Chicago · Official inspection records

MARGIES CANDIES

1813 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60613

Restaurant

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

Checked · Source updated

Most recent visit in the dataset

Latest inspection

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.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989439

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

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES CHESSE, CHILI, SOUP, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALLS NOT CLEAN INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATERLINE FOR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976335

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: : OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975896

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOTED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: BSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 INCH OPENINGS ON THE BOTTOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUP SALADS SANDWICHES ETC, INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(a)

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATORS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIME FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1722213

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631294

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 INCH OPENINGS ON THE BOTTOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN A FOOD GRADE BAGS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424793

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR BY REAR EXIT DOOR/DISHWASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR DISHWASH ROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501817

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE FOR THE WASH BOWL SINK IN THE REAR BATHROOM. REPLACE/REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN WASH BOWL SINK COMPONENTS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR BROKEN WASH BOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE CUSTOMER/BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE SECOND WASHBOWL LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE BROKEN SINK UNTIL SINK IS REPAIRED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1343610

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE STATIONARY ICE CREAM SERVING FREEZER HAS A BUILDUP OF ICE CREAM AROUND THE TOPS OF THE LID AREA AND THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE CREAM STORAGE FREEZER BEHIND THE DOOR HAS SOME LEAKED PRODUCT; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SOME DUST ACCUMULATION WAS FOUND ABOVE THE SERVING AREA ON THE CEILING AND DISPLAY ITEMS, CLEAN IN DETAIL.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THE FRONT COOLER THERMOMETER IS INACCURATE, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE ABOVE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106948

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.REMOVE AND DUST BUIILDUP BEHIND AND SIDES OF COOLERS,BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR KNOWN WERE IS LOCATED. NO GREASE TRAP PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR KNOWN WERE IS LOCATED

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106929

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE, ALSO DRIPPING ON LEFT SIDE PANEL INTO ICE CUBES OF ICE BIN. INTERIOR PLASTIC COVER THAT COVERS WATER RESERVOIR IS BEEN REPAIRED WITH UNKNOWN MATERIAL,ALSO SAID COVER RIGHT SIDE IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER.IF ANY MATERIAL IS USED TO REPAIR COVER MUST HAVE A FOOD GRADE LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED ICE STORED INSIDE A PLASTIC CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED METAL PLATES SETUP WITH SPOONS AND NAPKINS ON TOP THE DISHES,AT THE FRONT COUNTER,PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DISHES AND INVERT SPOONS OR REMOVE THEM FROM PUBLIC VIEW.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.REMOVE AND DUST BUIILDUP BEHIND AND SIDES OF COOLERS,BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES AT REAR DINING AREA IS STAINED, BUBBLED UP AND SATURED WITH WATER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR KNOWN WERE IS LOCATED. NO GREASE TRAP PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR KNOWN WERE IS LOCATED.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60613

305 of 394 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.

Checked · Source updated See the ZIP directory →

Same inspection jurisdiction

Nearby establishments

Select up to three other establishments to compare with this record.
  • MARGIE'S CANDIES1813 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60613Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • CULVER'S1819 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60613Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • WING LEE CHINESE CUISINE AND CAFE CORPORATION1810 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60613Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • LEGEE RICE AND NOODLES1810 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60613Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • MAD LOVE1810 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60613Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • BAYAN KO1810 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60613Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1622713.

Food Inspections

Checked · Source updated

The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.

Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.

Report a record discrepancy →