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Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville Bar & Grill

May 28, 2019 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 2-101.11. Inspector Comments: - THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
code 2Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B). Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY LOCATED AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. -
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 6-501.112. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR, PREP TABLES, AND EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE THE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. - • Violation Codes: 6-202.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE DOORS TO THE OUTSIDE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: Violation Codes: 4-904.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE FRONT PREP AREA'S OUTER LEFT SIDE PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT BAR'S DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE WALL BASE BOARD BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST RECAULK AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. - • Violation Codes: 6-201.17. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SOFT ABSORBENT AND CORROSIVE MATERIAL COVERING THE AIR DUCT IN THE REAR BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE A VENT COVERING THAT IS NON CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS. - • Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE WATER, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE MACHINE FULL OF WATER, DIRT, AND DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESS WATER/DIRT/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA. -
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: Violation Codes: 6-501.14. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FRONT PREP AREA HOOD VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 14, 2019: 10 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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