The Original Margies Maxwell Street

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 2-DOOR/2-DRAWER PREP COOLER AT 54.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE(COOKED CHICKEN,PIZZA PUFFS).A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40 OR BELOW.(CR...

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FULLY COOKED BREADED CHICKEN STORED IN PREP COOLER AT 52.3F,PIZZA PUFFS 64.9F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.APPX 12LBS. $19.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 75 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR & IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY,ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING,4-6 LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.ALSO A INCOMPLETE LOG BOOK MISSING CURRENT LICENSE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLE...

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID BROKEN,PUSHED INSIDE OF GREASE CONTAINER,ARTICLES & DEBRI STORED ON TOP & GREASE ENCRUSTED ON LID.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED LID & CLEAN,MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP OVER FLOWING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK.MUST CLEAN,REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SEIOUS 7-38-030)

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON SITE FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE & POST AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-010B)

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER & GLASS REACH IN COOLER,DOOR FRAME ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN 2-DOOR/2-DRAWER PREP COOL...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS,FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,FANGUARDS IN PREP COOLER,CEILING FANS,ALL COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE,MOP SINK BASIN,PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,POTATO PEELER.MUST DEFROST FREEZER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM FLOOR,FLOOR MATS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS,LOOSE WALL BASES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMP SINK,LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN 2-DOOR/2-DRAWER PREP COOLER,MISSING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES IN REAR HALLWAY & REAR STORAGE AREA.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Evidence of pest and rodent activity on premises. Observed 20 gnats in storage area. Front entry door not rodent proofed. Front door has 1/4 inch gag along botton right side. Instructed to remove all pest activity, detail clean and sanitize areas, ro...

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up left and right sides of sink-food particles and black gritty substance. Instructed to detail clean and/or repair...

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violations not corrected: 08-06-2010, report# 278083: -34 The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must clean floors under and behind all equipment, throughout premis...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Cooking equipment, sinks, utensils, exhaust hood, filters, prep tables and counter and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls and ceiling throughout premises not maintained. Instructed to detail clean, seal all holes and repaint walls and ceiling. Must also, completely seal wall behind three compartment sink and reattach rubber coving throughout. Fan and ventilation c...

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light bulbs in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace all worn light shields and install end caps in prep area and install shatter proof bulb or shield bulb under exhaust hood. Instructed to replace non-working bulb in hallway. Clean all lig...

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometers not provided for several coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

Previous serious violation not corrected: 08-06-2010, report# 278083: No Certified Food Manager on duty with a city of chicago sanitation certificate, while potentially hazardous foods-Steak 165.0F is cooked and served, at this time of inspection. In...

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Evidence of pest and rodent activity on premises. Observed 20 plus gnats in prep area around 3 compartment sink and rear prep table. Also, observed rat dropping in rear enclosed storage area-approximately 15 plus droppings. Front entry door not roden...

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Outside greae box not maintained or rodented proof. Grease box has wasted grease on ground and exterior of box that is encrusted and creating rodent nuisances. Instructed to detail clean grease box to prevent rodent nuisances. Serious citation issued...

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up left and right sides of sink-food particles and black gritty substance. Also, seam is broken on left compartment...

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violations not corrected: 08-06-2010, report# 278083: -34 The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must clean floors under and behind all equipment, throughout premi...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Cooking equipment, sinks, utensils, exhaust hood, filters, prep tables and counter and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls and ceiling throughout premises not maintained. Instructed to detail clean, seal all holes and repaint walls and ceiling. Must also, completely seal wall behind three compartment sink and reattach rubber coving throughout. Fan and ventilatio...

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light bulbs in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace all worn light shields and install end caps in prep area and install shatter proof bulb or shield bulb under exhaust hood. Instructed to replace non-working bulb in hallway. Clean all lig...

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation not working properly in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Cooking equipment not properly vented. Instructed to have gas operated heavy cooking equipment under proper ventilation or remove from premises.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometers not provided for several coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provided proper hair restraints for all food handlers.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AR...

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS BY REACH...

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE AUGUST 10, 2009, FOR VIOLATION...

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING, GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY BEING MAINTAINED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN CUTTING BOARD, REAR KITCHN AREA

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AREA OUTSIDE BACK DOOR AREA, REMOVE CL...