MARGIE'S CANDIES.
1960 N WESTERN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
12 of 18 inspections passed, 5 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 292023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE AFFECTED AREA OF THE CEILING.
JUL 262023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUN 62023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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APR 152021FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SET SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2288223 ON 4/25/20219 NOT CORRECTED: #58 - OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CORRECT VIOLATION.
MAY 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN BASEMENT PREP AREAS,HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE,STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
MAY 32019FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN BASEMENT PREP AREAS,HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE,STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2285781 4/25/19 #48 NOT CORRECTED STILL OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS BEING USED ON PREMISES NOT ABLE TO SUBMERGE INTO BAR SIZE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZE IN 1ST FL PREP AREA.WAS SHOWN HOW THEY WASH AND SANITIZE INSIDE OF A 1- COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE OVERSIZE POTS FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
APR 252019FAILED15 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES THEN THE PHONE RUNG AND SHE ANSWERED AND THEN CAME BACK TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND CONTINUED TO WASH DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HAND WASHING AFTER EACH TASK.COS(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PLATE INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.PLATE WAS REMOVED.MUST KEEP HAND SINK FREE OF ARTICLES AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT 1ST FL. PREP AREA HAND SINK.PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.COS.MUST KEEP MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK.OBSERVED NO SDS FOR PESTICIDES BEING USED INSIDE OF BUSINESS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS BEING USED ON PREMISES NOT ABLE TO SUBMERGE INTO BAR SIZE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZE IN 1ST FL PREP AREA.WAS SHOWN HOW THEY WASH AND SANITIZE INSIDE OF A 1- COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE OVERSIZE POTS FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN BASEMENT PREP AREAS,HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE,STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 202017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/22/16 REPORT#1947007 INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES/STAINS IN THE PREP AREA. 33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, PREP TABLE, AROUND THE SYRUP CONTAINERS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE ICE CREAM FREEZERS....ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND MAINTAIN. 34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. 34 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. ALSO, MUST INSTALL COVING THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT AREA. 38 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST UTENSIL (POT/PAN USED TO COOK THE SAUCES) ON THE PREMISES OR REMOVE THE LARGE UTENSILS AND USE UTENSILS BIG ENOUGH FOR THE 3-COMP. SINK ON SITE. 43 INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEED IN FRONT PREP AREA PREPING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED.
JUL 222016PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES/STAINS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RUSTY, DAMAGED REAR WALL/PANEL INSIDE THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE BAGS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, PREP TABLE, AROUND THE SYRUP CONTAINERS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE ICE CREAM FREEZERS....ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. ALSO, MUST INSTALL COVING THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST UTENSIL (POT/PAN USED TO COOK THE SAUCES) ON THE PREMISES OR REMOVE THE LARGE UTENSILS AND USE UTENSILS BIG ENOUGH FOR THE 3-COMP. SINK ON SITE. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOST ATTACHMENT ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAY 52016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE BAGS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, PREP TABLE, AROUND THE SYRUP CONTAINERS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE ICE CREAM FREEZERS....ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
DEC 212015PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLE IN DINING AREA BEHIND SHELVING AND REAR PREP AREA BEHIND AND BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REMOVE ITEMS AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAIN MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
MAY 132015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS.
OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING AND ABOVE PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 62015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED ON PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST USE A FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.
OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS.
OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING AND ABOVE PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 102014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED RAW WOOD USED FOR STORAGE SHELVING BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER. MUST SEAL AND CLEAN.
MUST CLEAN HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
NOV 182013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE MOLDY LOOKING GASKET TO CHESTER FREEZER AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,
FLOOR SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,
MUST RESEAL CHIPPING PAINT FIRST FLOOR WALL SURFACES,
MUST PROVIDE MOP SINK ON SITE,
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