FEB 8
2023
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MARGARET'S.
EAT. 86/100
5134 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 8, 2023 · passed
Passed all 10 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since May 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 262021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 26
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE (2) WASHROOM.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
JUN 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLER HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO LABEL SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABEL/DATE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND ICE SCOOP WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF BAR COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER BAR AREA.MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED COOLER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING ON LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE KITCHEN LARGE OVEN AND TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. -
MAR 142017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT. ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD -UP ABOVE THE STOVE. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. SCREEN ON THE WINDOW OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE DUST OR REPLACE SCREEN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL GAP AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 162016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 16
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Found rust on interior of freezer. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain. Found broken handle on sliding door of cooler. Instructed to repair. Must maintain.
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DEC 172015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 17
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL, PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OPEN GAPS/CREVICES ALONG WALL BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE FLOOR TO CEILING POLE BETWEEN THE DISH AND PREP AREA. MUST SEAL.
APR 22015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
APR 2
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DIRTY PANS ON STOVE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM PREVIOUS DAYS SERVICE. MUST CLEAN AFTER USE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS WITH DIRT DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER AND AROUND DEEP FRYER, ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM AND THE HALLWAY ENTRANCE TO THE WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST HAVE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER.
SEP 32014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 3
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP IN PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR OF BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP.
JUL 12013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 1
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS IN CORNER OF BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS/TRASH.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILE IN BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL CEILING TILE.
MAY 82012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 8
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
CONSUMER ADVISORY REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF UNDER-COOKED ANIMAL FOODS NOT POSTED. MUST POST ADVISORY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLLOWING NOT CLEAN: BAR GUN HOLDERS, TABLESIDE CAN OPENER AND UPPER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE UNDER PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK. OPENING AT WALL-FLOOR JUNCTION UNDER PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL GAPS/OPENINGS (SMOOTH).
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