MARGIE'S CANDIES.
1813 W MONTROSE AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 102026FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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 SERVICE COUNTER IN THE CABINETS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
REPAIR THE LEAK FROM THE HOT WATER TANK AND FROM THE LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOESN'T PILE UP OVER THE DUMPSTER LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE DISHWASHING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE AFFECTED AREA OF THE CEILING.
MAR 172025PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. PLUMBER ON SITE. HOT WATER HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT THE END OF INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE 101.F PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 102025FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FRONT PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED ON THE HALLWAY TO THE CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR HALLWAY. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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
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 FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM THE PUBLIC. #55. 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. #55.: NOTED DAMAGED CEILING IN THE WASHROOM WITH PEELING PAINT, DAMAGED PLASTER. MUST REPAIR CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. PRIORIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 182024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
NOTED DAMAGED CEILING IN THE WASHROOM WITH PEELING PAINT, DAMAGED PLASTER. MUST REPAIR CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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 →