MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON DOORS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS, AND CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DEBRIS).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN HOODS(GREASY) AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(GREASY BUILD-UP AND DARK DUE TO HEAT). CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREAS(DEAD INSECTS AND GREASY BUILD-UP)

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET AND LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES IN COMPRESSOR COMPARTMENT OF REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN PIZZA PREP AREA(WEST SIDE), 5 ON FLOOR IN SOUTH CORNER BY PREP TABLE IN PIZZA PREP AREA, 5 ON STORAGE SHELF IN SMALL STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM OFFICE, SCREEN DOOR FOR REAR EXIT DOOR IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA (EAST SIDE) NOT INSECT NOR RODENT PROOFED. SPACE GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH FOUND AT THE BOTTOM AS WELL AS AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR, ALSO FOUND EXHAUST AIR DUCTS ABOVE BOTH REAR DOORS NOT SCREENED TO KEEP OUT INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR OR REPLACE SCREEN DOOR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT ENTRY AND ATTACH SCREENS TO EXHAUST AIR DUCTS TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY ROLLING CART, RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS. REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON DOORS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS, AND CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DEBRIS).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN HOODS(GREASY) AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(GREASY BUILD-UP AND DARK DUE TO HEAT). CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREAS(DEAD INSECTS AND GREASY BUILD-UP)

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET AND LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR CEILINGS/DUSTY INSIDE SOUTH /WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.MUST INSTALL THERMOMETER FOR BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.ALSO MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD PREP AREAS/FOOD HANDLERS.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMP. OF 54 F. (GASKET IN POOR REPAIR) COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLOER ON PREMISES THAT MAINTAINS 40 F OR LESS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENCIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN-48 F, SLICED/CHOPPED TOMATOES-50 F, BEAN-49 F) MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40 F OR LESS. APPROXIMATELY 7LBS OF FOOD ($45) DISCARDED (CDI). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENCIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR(MEXICAN FOOD PREP AREA) MUST REPAIR.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 8LBS OF ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 58.5F IN PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED THAT MEAT MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. ALSO FOUND VEGETABLES IN SAME UNIT AND PIZZA DOUGH. MEAT WAS DISGARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER. VALUE $20.00 MANAGER DISCOVERED THAT THE UNIT WAS UNPLUGGED AFTER IT HAD BEEN CLEANED THE NIGHT BEFORE. UNIT WAS PLUGGED IN AND REACHED 40F BEFORE INSPECTION ENDED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE LOOSE/WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT PIZZA PREP COOLER DOORS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAME UNIT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE. REMOVE DUST FROM HOODED CANOPYS ABOVE PIZZA OVENS AND FRYERS IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

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. REMOVE DUST FROM BOTH VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BLOWN BULBS IN GRILL AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHTS IN SAME AREA WITHOUT THEM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINK IN WASHROOM IN REAR OF PIZZA PREP AREA. HAS COLD RUNNING WATER ONLY AT THIS TIME.

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. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS WITHOUT THEM; INCLUDING WALK-IN UNITS.