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MARGIE'S BEEF

1334 N CICERO AVE · Chicago, IL 60651

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MARGIE'S BEEF on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169422

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGIE'S BEEF · 1334 N CICERO AVE

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

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.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081376

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGIE'S BEEF · 1334 N CICERO AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631775

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGIE'S BEEF · 1334 N CICERO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631438

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGIE'S BEEF · 1334 N CICERO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME VIOLATION #38 NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR POTATO PREPARATION AREA DATE TO INSTALL WAS 8/12/2015. FROM REPORT 1464898 AND REINSPECTION #1464906, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE MISSING FILTER FRONT HOOD AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN POTATO CHOPPER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE POTATO CHOPPER, AND SLICER. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL 2 DOOR COOLERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES OVER REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR POTATO PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO PROVIDE BEARD NETS FOR THE MEN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464906

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGIE'S BEEF · 1334 N CICERO 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: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR POTATO PREPARATION AREAS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464898

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGIE'S BEEF · 1334 N CICERO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: FOUND STORM SEWER BACKED UP AT BASEMENT. BASEMENT WITH SOME WATER STANDING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. MUST REPAIR BACKED UP STORM SEWER.

  • 34

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

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR POTATO PREPARATION AREAS. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES. (TOOLS, ETC.)

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1286293

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGIE'S BEEF · 1334 N CICERO AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
679910

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGIE'S BEEF · 1334 N CICERO AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
317431

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGIE'S BEEF · 1334 N CICERO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL LARGE WHITE CONTAINERS IN REAR.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REAR UNUSED PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, KEEP AREA CLEAN ALTHOUGH NOT IN USE. REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD SAME AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS NOT CLEAN OVER 3 COMP SINK DETAIL CLEAN AREA. SEAL ALL HOLES OPENINGS ON WALLS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES i.e.AROUND ELECTRICAL BOX IN REAR PREVENTING INSECT ENTRANCE/HARBORAGE. MAKE AND KEEP WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DETAIL CLEAN FILTERS AND EXHAUST HOOD IN REAR UNUSED PREP AREA, AND VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLERS WHERE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING STORED, i.e.BEEF.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
176856

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGIE'S BEEF · 1334 N CICERO 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL, BY FRENCH FRY STAND, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NICE AND NEATLY ONE DESIGNATED AREA, PROVIDE LOCKERS, HOOKS OR RACKS TO STORE NEATLY

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
176739

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGIE'S BEEF · 1334 N CICERO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL AT FRONT PREP AREA INOPERABLE, IN POOR REPAIR UNABLE TO USE, SINK TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO USE SINK IN BATHROOM, UNTIL EXPOSED HAND BOWL IS REPAIRED, MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH ONCE SINK IS REPAIR, NUMBER 312 746-4240 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED SUPERVISOR PAT NOTIFIED

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY SHEET NOT POSTED, AND LAST INSPECTION REPORT NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE THRU-OUT PREMISES

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN ALL AREAS

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How results compare in ZIP 60651

157 of 228 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1869804.

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