Chicago
90
EAT

Magarita'S Pizza

4138 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 · Belmont Cragin · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
90/100

Strong record across 6 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
6
5 passed
Last Inspected
2016-03-01
Pass Rate
83%
1 failure
Score
90/100
EAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2016-03-01
Failed 1 inspection (2012)
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 12×
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Pest Activity critical
2016-03-01 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR MIXER.

2015-09-10 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

2014-09-30 Pass Canvass
10
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR AREA AND PLASTIC WARE PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA COOLER.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GLASS REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED , MISSING FLOOR TILES AND GROUT IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,STAINED,MISSING CEILING TILES,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER BEHIND PIZZA OVEN,DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT SERVICE COUNTER AND WALL PANEL NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREA,FILTERS AND HOO...

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS IN PREP AREA AND BOTH FOOD STORAGE AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENTILATION UNIT COVER IN PREP AREA.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE ,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT,SERVICE COUNTER.

2013-05-03 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RESEAL SOME AREAS OF COUNTER TOP, REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN

2012-06-08 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.

2012-06-05 Fail License
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Must have licensed pest control company service premises and provided written logbook with all required documents.

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