What is Margarita's Pizza & Breakfast Inc's health inspection score?

Margarita's Pizza & Breakfast Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Margarita's Pizza & Breakfast Inc last inspected?

Margarita's Pizza & Breakfast Inc was last inspected on December 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Margarita's Pizza & Breakfast Inc have?

Margarita's Pizza & Breakfast Inc has 14 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Margarita's Pizza & Breakfast Inc safe to eat at?

Yes, Margarita's Pizza & Breakfast Inc has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Margarita's Pizza & Breakfast Inc

Name: Margarita's Pizza & Breakfast Inc
Address: 2856 W ROOSEVELT RD, Chicago, 60612
Rating: 94

2856 W ROOSEVELT RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/11/2025

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0Excellent

Near West Side

Ranked #29 of 196 in Near West Side

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Dec 11, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2856 W ROOSEVELT RD, Chicago, IL 60612

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

May

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

May

Jan 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, PIZZA PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR FREEZER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2593963 ON 5/3/24 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Basic

3 total2 risk factors

68/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOOD WERE BEING SERVED(EGGS, SAUSAGE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. (CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING COURSE OF INSPECTION).PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

71/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED FROZEN GROUND MEAT SITTING IN PREP AREA TO THAW. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE IN FRIDGE OR UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER TO THAW.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. AL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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