Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA on .
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2641477
Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 346 E 75TH ST
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
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Pass
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Complaint Re-Inspection
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0
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561495
Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 346 E 75TH ST
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Fail
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Complaint Re-Inspection
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3
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561456
Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 346 E 75TH ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: DURING RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED 10-15 RODENT DROPPINGS ON AND INSIDE PIZZA BOXES, 3-5 DROPPINGS INSIDE HANDWASHING SINK AND ONE DEAD ROACH INSIDE A PIZZA BOX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL PIZZA BOXES, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND REFRAIN FROM PRE-ASSEMBLY OF PIZZA BOXES UNTIL RODENT AND ROACH ACTIVITY ARE COMPLETELY MITIGATED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
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Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
21
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560596
Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 346 E 75TH ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA OR IN TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
28
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WHITE CHALKY SUBSTANCE (BORIC ACID) AROUND ENTIRE INTERIOR PERIMETER OF FACILITY, ON FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTE MANAGER THAT USE OF SUBSTANCE IS PROHIBITED AND ANY PEST CONTROL MITIGATIONS MUST BE DONE BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNIT COLD HOLDING AT 59.1F. UNIT IS TAGGED AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL UNIT CAN HOLD PROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR LESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED INOPERABLE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR ACCURATELY RECORDING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING PROBE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT MOP SINK, CRAWLING ON PIZZA BOXES, CRAWLING ON PREP TABLES, CRAWLING ON REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND CRAWLING ACROSS FLOORS. OBSERVED 100-200 RODENT DROPPINGS NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE, UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG WALL, IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ALONG ALL PERIMETER WALLS.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 FLIES. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN BAGS OF BULK BEANS AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SECONDARY CONTAINMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PESTS.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES, INSIDE COOLERS, ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO KICK PLATES ON BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE /RE-INSTALL KICK PLATES ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND OR PAINT ANY AND ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS WITH THE CORRESPONDING SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
50
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN FACILITY. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IS RANGING FROM 78.9F TO 75.2F AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH OPEN LIDS AND GARBAGE ABOVE AND OVERFLOWING FROM THE RIM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAT LIDS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AND CLOSED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS. ISTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497623
Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 346 E 75TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH THE NAME AND DATE OF PRODUCT.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOP, PREP STATION, INTERIOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, STORAGE RACK
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497231
Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 346 E 75TH ST
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH THE NAME AND DATE OF PRODUCT.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOP, PREP STATION, INTERIOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, STORAGE RACK.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASH ROOM.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVER FLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND TRASH, ALLOWING POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCES FOR PESTS. MUST MAINTAIN LID CLOSE AND AREA CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANGER ON DUTY WITH OUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANGER ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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
2369811
Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 346 E 75TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED PRINTED MENU WITH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (COOKED TO ORDER BEEF BURGERS AND STEAK) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT ON CDPH WEBSITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE TO TEAL COLORED 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2369689
Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 346 E 75TH ST
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE REAR HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (BEEF BURGERS AND STEAK) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT ON CDPH WEBSITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE TO TEAL COLORED 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA WHERE QUATENARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER WAS OBSERVED BEING USED IN SETUP 3-COMP SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET IN WASHROOM NEAR MAIN PREP AREA NOT FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM NEAR THE MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BY TOILET IN WASHROOM NEAR MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR DUE TO ROUGH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE WALL TO ENSURE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279814
Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 346 E 75TH ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268835
Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 346 E 75TH ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT HANWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA, DISHWASHING HAND SINK AND WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS FOR STAFF USE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST ALWAYS BE PROVIDED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP. PIC PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION,( PAPAER TOWELS) AT HANWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA, DISHWASHING HAND SINK AND WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS FOR STAFF USE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST ALWAYS BE PROVIDED WITH HAND DRYING PROVISION,( HAND DRYING DEVICE. PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT SINKS DURING INSPECTION-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED ON VIOLATION # 6-301.11
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF APPROX 4-LBS OF RAW GROUND TURKEY IN PREP COOLER AT 52.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED AND DISCARDED MEAT AT COST APPROX $ 15.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISS. 42 MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTE TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM LAST PRIOR REPORT# DATED 9-21-18,# 2222714, HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED, VIOLATION # 58. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.ALSO VIOLATION 47/ 4-501.12- FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-42-090
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222714
Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 346 E 75TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11(A) FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP/HAND SANITARY DEVICES AND A HAND WASHING SIGN PER CITY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE DISH WASHING AND TOILET ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN SAME.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11 OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS STORED INSIDE THE COOLING UNITS WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. ALSO, MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPE FITTINGS IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS AND REMOVE MOLD FROM CEILING.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 FOUND LIGHTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF END CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11(A)(C) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: PA 100-0367 FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO CERTIFICATE OR PROOF THAT THEY TOOK THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE THE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVE NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2214020
Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 346 E 75TH ST
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11(A) FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP/HAND SANITARY DEVICES AND A HAND WASHING SIGN PER CITY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE DISH WASHING AND TOILET ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND 21/2 LBS. OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN THE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 47.5F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOKED FOODS STORED IN THE COOLERS AT 41F OR LOWER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCT, VALUED AT APPROX. $15.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11 OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS STORED INSIDE THE COOLING UNITS WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALSO, 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE FLIES AND CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14 FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SOLUTION USED TO SANITIZE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE ACCURATE TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. ALSO, MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPE FITTINGS IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS AND REMOVE MOLD FROM CEILING.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 FOUND LIGHTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF END CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11(A)(C) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE MOP SINK AREA. MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: PA 100-0367 FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO CERTIFICATE OR PROOF THAT THEY TOOK THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE THE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVE NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081928
Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 346 E 75TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE GREASE OBSERVED.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60619
237 of 293 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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