FEB 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MARGARITA'S RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 33/100
704 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 21, 2020 · passed with conditions
Failed an inspection 7 years ago. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Oct 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS WITHOUT BEING STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT REAR STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2288264 DATED 5/3/2019. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MAY 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (SALAD DRESSINGS, CUT VEGETABLES, CHEESE, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED ON THE FLOOR AS FLOOR MATS AND ON SHLVES AS SHELF LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
APR 182019FAILED12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2019
FAILED
12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CASHIER CALLED THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WHICH ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 11:35A.M. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED A CONDENSATION DRAIN PIPE RUNNING INTO THE REAR PREP HAND SINK. A HAND WASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIMY PINK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (SALAD DRESSINGS, CUT VEGETABLES, CHEESE, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHERF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS WITHOUT BEING STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED ON THE FLOOR AS FLOOR MATS AND ON SHLVES AS SHELF LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
SEP 152017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 15
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION WASTE LINE OF A/C TO FLOOR DRAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
OCT 112016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 11
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SEAL RAW WOOD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AT REAR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS AT GRILL UNDER HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION AT HOOD OVER GRILL.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN THE FORM OF WOOD AT REAR EXTERIOR OF PREMISES, ORGANIZE AND MAINTATIN AT ALL TIMES.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →