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Casa Margarita
July 29, 2020 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings7
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: NO HAND DRYING DEVICES/PAPER TOWELS AT MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 8-38-030(C).
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVICENG TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEANS...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
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water/temperature at the sink offcriticalOfficial wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly AllowedInspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS SLICING LIMES FOR BAR DRINKS WITH BARE HANDS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesInspector note: FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS HELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 20 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 52.4, 15 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 54.4, 40 LBS OF COOKED SALSA AT 57.4F, 6 GALLONS OF MILK AT 52.5F AND 15 LBS OF COOKED BEANS AT 55.4F, ALL FOODS HELD IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP SUCH FOODS HELD AT 41F OR LOWER, FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $200.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature ControlInspector note: FOUND WALK-IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 54.5F WHERE PERISHABLES AND TCS FOOD ARE STORED, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test StripsInspector note: NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-025.
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Miscellaneous / Public Health OrdersInspector note: OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN NOT WEARING FACE MASKS WHILE PREPARING FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL STAFF IN RESTAURANT WEAR FACE MASK. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THE FIRST OFFENCE. A CITATION WILL BE ISSUED AT THE NEXT INSPECTION IF NOT IN COMPLIANCE.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on October 24, 2019: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 5 previous findings did not recur.
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