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Margarita's Pizzeria

December 6, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings3

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PIZZA AND SLICED TOMATOES) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCH, SLICE, AND DICE TOMATOES WITH BAREHANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES WEAR GLOVES WHEN TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
code 9Priority
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW CHICKEN EITHER IN COOLER OR BY OTHER APPROPRIATE METHODS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 10 RODENT DROPPINGS NEAR WATER HEATER AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED HOT WATER MEASURED AT 103 F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IS MEASURED AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. MANAGER ADJUSTED HOT WATER HEATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
code 58

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