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MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA

2705 - 2707 E 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60649

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631478

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 2705 - 2707 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD (FLOUR) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11 OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF DRY FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS OUT OF CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE MIXING BOWLS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING LARGE MIXING BOWLS ON SITE, OR ONLY USE MIXING BOWLS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH COMPARTMENTS LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT ON SITE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR THE ONE FEMALE AND TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS MUST MEET THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT.

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613013

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 2705 - 2707 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: RUSTY SHELVES OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ON THE PIZZA PREP SIDE; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON THE PIZZA PREP SIDE IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE TOILET, SINK AND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591514

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 2705 - 2707 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CORRECTED ON SITE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR OF THE PIZZA PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587168

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 2705 - 2707 E 79TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586918

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 2705 - 2707 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS WHERE NEEDED(PIZZA PREP AREA SINK).

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES/SHAKERS,ETC)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS MAIN KITCHEN-LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE & ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH,ON FLOOR UNDER GRILL TABLE & ON LOWER SHELF OF SAME,ON FLOOR UNDER DISH STORAGE RACK,ON TOP OF STOVE.REAR DRY FOOD SHELF ON PALLET NEXT TO GARBAGE CANS.PIZZA PREP AREA-ON INTERIOR LEDGE OF GLASS REACHIN COOLER.FRONT SERVICE COUNTER-ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN BETWEEN ARTICLES AND ON FLOOR UNDER POP COOLER.HOT WATER TANK/FURNACE ROOM-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND INSIDE OF FURNANCE ON BRICK OF HOT WATER TANK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/14/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA WALK IN COOLER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,PIZZA WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,GRILL TABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS & BASES IN PIZZA WALK IN COOLER

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18 : MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
24
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586693

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 2705 - 2707 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER HE SWEPT THE FLOOR AND USED BROOM AND DUST PAN THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND REMOVED A COOKED PIZZA FROM THE OVEN,CUT THE PIZZA WITH THE CUTTER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASH HER HANDS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT MAIN KITCHEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS ONLY. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDE AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SMALL PREP AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TOXIC CHEMICALS STORED ON TOPSIDES OF PREP TABLES AND AMONGST FOOD (OPEN BAG OF RICE)IN MAIN PREP AREA 2-CANS OF ROACH & ANT RAID SPRAY,1-BOTTLE OF ALCOHOL AND 1- BOTTLE OF PEROXIDE. PRODUCT WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP TOXIC ITEMS STORED PROPERLY AND AWAY FROM FOOD.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES/SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS MAIN KITCHEN-LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE & ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH,ON LID AND ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR UNDER GRILL TABLE & ON LOWER SHELF OF SAME,ON FLOOR BEHIND FLOOR MIXER AND GRINDER.REAR DRY FOOD SHELF WITH CARDBOARD NEXT TO CANS OF PIZZA SAUCE,ON PALLET NEXT TO GARBAGE CANS.PIZZA PREP AREA-ON FLOOR BEHIND DOUGH MACHINE PREP TABLE,ON INTERIOR LEDGE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER.DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM-ON FLOOR BEHIND DOOR,UNDER SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR NEAR EXIT DOOR AND IN CORNER OF TABLE.PHONE ORDER AREA-ON DESK NEXT TO COPY MACHINE & ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SAME.FRONT SERVICE COUNTER-ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN BETWEEN ARTICLES AND BAGS AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO POP COOLER.STAFF TOILET ROOM -ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND TOILET AND HAND SINK.HOT WATER TANK/FURNACE ROOM-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND INSIDE OF FURNANCE.LOBBY AREA- ON FLOOR NEXT TO ATM MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/11/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRNT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

  • 46

    GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: EMPLOYEES NOT KNOWING WHEN TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER ,PIZZA WALK IN COOLER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR MAIN KITCHEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE PLASTIC FROM SINK DRAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.CHEMICAL TEST KIT WAS PROVIDED AT 3:40 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,PIZZA WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,REACH IN & PREP COOLERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT & COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE THRESHOLDS AT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MISSING WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL BASES IN PIZZA WALK IN COOLER

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583345

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 2705 - 2707 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO USE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS OF DEAD BUGS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE UNIT THAT IS NOT IN WORKING ORDER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. FAUCET IS LOOSE AND WATER SPLATTERS. WATER PRESSURE IN NEED OF INCREASING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582931

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 2705 - 2707 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EACH EMPLOYEE HAVE A SIGNED HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE/DRIVER BATHROOM TO PROPER WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AND TOWELS IN BATHROOMS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: GRILL REACH IN COOLER FOUND CUT TOMATOES, SLICED TOMATOES, SHREDDED LETTUCE, AND SHREDDED CHEESE ALL 54-55 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $100.00 WALKIN COOLER FOUND LARGE POT OF RED SALSA 88.3 DEGREES PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME TOTAL VALUE $20.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: REACH IN PREP COOLER ON GRILL SIDE IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.3 DEGREES. WALK IN COOLER ON GRILL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.2 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER MAY NOT BE USED AT THIS TIME. REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER ARE BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLER ON SITE. WHEN CORRECTED CONTACT CDPH VIA EMAIL TO REMOVE TAG. [email protected] PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN FRONT PAPER STORAGE AREA ALONG FRONT WALL AND AROUND PALLET JACK APPROX 35-40 DROPPINGS, DROPPINGS IN PIZZA PREP ROOM ALONG WALL, BETWEEN OVENS, AND UNDER REACH IN COOLER APPROX 20-25 DROPPINGS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO USE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS OF DEAD BUGS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE UNIT THAT IS NOT IN WORKING ORDER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. FAUCET IS LOOSE AND WATER SPLATTERS. WATER PRESSURE IN NEED OF INCREASING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2557098

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 2705 - 2707 E 79TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492755

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 2705 - 2707 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE GRILL AREA (TACOS) WORN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AT UNIT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: VENT FAN COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON PIZZA PREP SIDE. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF WHERE THE POP IS STORED IN THE REAR AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN THE WALLS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE STORAGE AREA BY THE WALK-IN UNITS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386670

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 2705 - 2707 E 79TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386465

Location recorded for this inspection · MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA · 2705 - 2707 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL THAT CONTAINS THE DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2371158 ON 5-28-20: 39-OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. 47-OBSERVED CONDENSATION LINE DRAINING IN CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 51-OBSERVED FAUCETS LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 53-OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. 55-OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE 56-OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. 58-OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

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    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED FIVE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS INSIDE RESTAURANT DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FACE COVERINGS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060

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How results compare in ZIP 60649

132 of 170 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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