What is Margie's Candies's health inspection score?

Margie's Candies has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Margie's Candies last inspected?

Margie's Candies was last inspected on February 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Margie's Candies have?

Margie's Candies has 19 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Margie's Candies safe to eat at?

Yes, Margie's Candies has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Margie's Candies serve?

Margie's Candies serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Margie's Candies

Name: Margie's Candies
Address: 1813 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 88

1813 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/13/2026

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0Excellent

American•Lakeview

Ranked #199 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Feb 13, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+15 pts

100

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

1813 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Mar 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

7 basic

Feb 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 License

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med4 Basic

7 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HOT WATER OVER 120F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM. THE WATER TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE REGULATED BY THE USER AND WAS 122F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 400 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM, STORAGE ROOMS, EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA, DINING ROOM ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND THE SEATING BOOTHS, AND BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN THE CABINETS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/2" GAPS AT THE REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE OUTDOOR OPENINGS SO THAT ALL DOORS ARE RODENT/INSECT PROOFED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH GARBAGE PILING UP OVER THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE LID CANNOT BE CLOSED AND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE PILED UP AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOESN'T PILE UP OVER THE DUMPSTER LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE DISHWASHING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE AFFECTED AREA OF THE CEILING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE MICROWAVE OVENS AND INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM/STORAGE AREA. CLEAN CABINETS, CAN OPENER AND SHELVING THROUGH-OUT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
REPAIR THE LEAK FROM THE HOT WATER TANK AND FROM THE LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−28 pts

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS AND EMPLYEES WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE 60.0F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PLUMBER ON SITE. HOT WATER HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT THE END OF INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE 101.F PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionFail

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FRONT PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED ON THE HALLWAY TO THE CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLOW LEAK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR HALLWAY. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE TALL ICE CREAM FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY TO THE CUSTOMESR/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLBASE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A FEW BURN OUT BULBS ABOVE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN REAR HALLWAY TO THE CUSTOMERS/EMPLYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2597679 ON 07/18/2024. #39. NOTED SEVERAL ICE CREAM FREEZERS STORED WITH PRODUCT INSIDE IN THE HALLWAY TO THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ALLOWING PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE UNLOCKED FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM THE PUBLIC. #55. NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING BEHIND THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. BASEBOARD WITH OPEN GAPS/CREVICES. MUST REPLACE MISSING COVING AND PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL ALONG THE BASEBOARD. #55.: NOTED DAMAGED CEILING IN THE WASHROOM WITH PEELING PAINT, DAMAGED PLASTER. MUST REPAIR CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. PRIORIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jul 24

License InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FRONT REVOLVING DOOR NOTED WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND TORN RODENT PROOF STRIPS ON THE BOTTOM. MUST REPLACE TORN STRIPS AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL AREAS OF THE REVOLVING DOOR.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NOTED SEVERAL ICE CREAM FREEZERS STORED WITH PRODUCT INSIDE IN THE HALLWAY TO THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ALLOWING PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE UNLOCKED FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM THE PUBLIC.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING BEHIND THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. BASEBOARD WITH OPEN GAPS/CREVICES. MUST REPLACE MISSING COVING AND PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL ALONG THE BASEBOARD.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DAMAGED CEILING IN THE WASHROOM WITH PEELING PAINT, DAMAGED PLASTER. MUST REPAIR CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−11 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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