Chicago
47
BEAT

Margie'S Candies

1813 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 · Lakeview · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
47/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 5 inspections for pest activity, food temperature

Inspections
5
2 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-13
Pass Rate
40%
2 failures
Score
47/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2026-02-13)
Failed 2 inspections (2026, 2025)
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other minor
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Employee Hygiene serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2026-02-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2026-02-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT WATER OVER 120F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM. THE WATER TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE REGULATED BY THE USER AND WAS 122F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-3...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 400 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM, STORAGE ROOMS, EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA, DINING ROOM ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND THE SEATING BOOTHS, AND BEHIND THE FRONT SERVIC...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/2" GAPS AT THE REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE OUTDOOR OPENINGS SO THAT ALL DOORS ARE RODENT/INSECT PROOFED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE MICROWAVE OVENS AND INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM/STORAGE AREA. CLEAN CABINETS, CAN OPENER AND SHELVING THROUGH-OUT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE LEAK FROM THE HOT WATER TANK AND FROM THE LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH GARBAGE PILING UP OVER THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE LID CANNOT BE CLOSED AND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE PILED UP AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICK...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE DISHWASHING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE AFFECTED AREA OF THE CEILING.

2025-03-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS AND EMPLYEES WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE 60.0F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PLU...

2025-03-10 Fail Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FRONT PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED ON THE HALLWAY TO THE CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLOW LEAK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR HALLWAY. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE TALL ICE CREAM FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY TO THE CUSTOMESR/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLBASE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A FEW BURN OUT BULBS ABOVE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN REAR HALLWAY TO THE CUSTOMERS/EMPLYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2597679 ON 07/18/2024. #39. NOTED SEVERAL ICE CREAM FREEZERS STORED WITH PRODUCT INSIDE IN THE HALLWAY TO THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ALLOWING PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE UNLOCKED F...

2024-07-18 Pass License
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FRONT REVOLVING DOOR NOTED WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND TORN RODENT PROOF STRIPS ON THE BOTTOM. MUST REPLACE TORN STRIPS AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL AREAS OF THE REVOLVING DOOR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED SEVERAL ICE CREAM FREEZERS STORED WITH PRODUCT INSIDE IN THE HALLWAY TO THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ALLOWING PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE UNLOCKED FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM THE PUBLIC.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING BEHIND THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. BASEBOARD WITH OPEN GAPS/CREVICES. MUST REPLACE MISSING COVING AND PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL ALONG THE BASEBOARD.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DAMAGED CEILING IN THE WASHROOM WITH PEELING PAINT, DAMAGED PLASTER. MUST REPAIR CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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