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MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA

346 E 75TH ST · Chicago, IL 60619

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641477

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 346 E 75TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989457

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

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1961024

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 346 E 75TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960535

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

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE OFFICE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NOTED AREAS, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609452

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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE VENT COVER IN THE REAR WASHROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK COLD WATER FAUCET.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566442

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

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, AND REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561922

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 346 E 75TH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER ON NORTH WALL AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES, 50.1F. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE 40F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES. 5 LBS OF RAW SAUSAGE AT 50.0F, VALUED AT $25 AND 3 LBS OF SLICED MUSHROOMS AT 51.2F, VALUED AT $15. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTRMENT SINK, RUST ON DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3 COMP SINK, CLEAN/REMOVE RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, AND REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS OF DIRT AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387773

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

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTRMENT SINK

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHT INJ PREP AREA

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH -IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387759

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

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON FLOOR BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK ,1O MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON FLOOR BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND 10 MICE DROPPINDS FOUND ON FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN REAR AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON THE FLOOR IN OFFICE BEHIND SHELVING RACK, MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT THE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZAS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTRMENT SINK

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHT INJ PREP AREA

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH -IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387373

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

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE GASKET ON THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP REA

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS THROUIGHOUT PREMISES

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387356

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

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE POP COOLER AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER IN THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE GASKET ON THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP REA

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS THROUIGHOUT PREMISES

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321899

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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING BASEMENT).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING. FINISH SEALING UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS etc, CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE THROUGHOUT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321756

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

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 70 -80 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN CLOSETS & STORAGE ROOMS, BEHIND COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, INSIDE CABINETS UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS, ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND IN BREAK ROOM AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS etc, REPAIR ALL ENTRY/EXIT DOORS AND REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID RECEIPT FOR FOOD SANITATION CLASS PROVIDED OR CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT START OF INVESTIGATION. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-912.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LOOSE LATCH ON LEFT DOOR TO REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING BASEMENT).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

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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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