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Margarita's Pizzeria

January 26, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
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 THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION TO PROVE THEY'RE THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID FORM OF IDENTIFICATION, AND THE ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINKS MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE REAR PIZZA DOUGH PREP AREA, THE DISHWASHING AREA, AND THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE FAILED TO PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION TO PROVE THEY'RE THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID FORM OF IDENTIFICATION, AND THE ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS NEAR THE GREASE TRAP, NEXT TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. ALSO, RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL PRIOR TO BEING RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED • OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE DOESN'T HAVE THE ADDRESS OF THE FACILITY THAT HAS BEEN SERVICED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS THAT SHOWS THE FACILITY'S ADDRESS ON THE DOCUMENTATION PROVING IT HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY AN ILLINOIS LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C), CITATION ISSUED
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER DUSTING THE PIZZA DOUGH PREP TABLE OFF WITH A BRISTLE BRUSH, INSTEAD OF A WASHCLOTH. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CLEANING UNTENSILS TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAK AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA OVENS WITH DISCOLORATION AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, TO PROPERLY TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZER USED FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT COMPATIBLE WITH THE SANITIZER USED TO SANITIZE DISHWARE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED • OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 48
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE FLOORS AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE NON-SLIP MATS FOR THE FLOORS IN THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOIELT ROOM NEAR THE MOP SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS. • OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LEVELED AND RUSTY. ALSO, THERE WAS STANDING WATER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FLOORS TO MAKE THE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 58

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