What is Margarita's Pizzeria's health inspection score?

Margarita's Pizzeria has a SafeDine safety score of 90 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 Pizzeria last inspected?

Margarita's Pizzeria was last inspected on February 19, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Margarita's Pizzeria have?

Margarita's Pizzeria has 61 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Margarita's Pizzeria safe to eat at?

Yes, Margarita's Pizzeria has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Margarita's Pizzeria serve?

Margarita's Pizzeria serves Pizza cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Margarita's Pizzeria

Name: Margarita's Pizzeria
Address: 2705 - 2707 E 79TH ST, Chicago, 60649
Rating: 90

2705 - 2707 E 79TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/19/2026

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0Excellent

Pizza•Chicago

Ranked #483 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 95% of pizza restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Feb 19, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

22%

Clean Rate

6.8

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-5 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.

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2705 - 2707 E 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60649

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

Jun

Oct 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

10 basic

Dec 2023

3 inspections

7 high priority

7 intermediate

22 basic

Dec

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

3 Complaint2 Canvass3 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection

Feb 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD (FLOUR) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-903.11 OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF DRY FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS OUT OF CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN USE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE MIXING BOWLS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING LARGE MIXING BOWLS ON SITE, OR ONLY USE MIXING BOWLS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH COMPARTMENTS LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT ON SITE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR THE ONE FEMALE AND TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS MUST MEET THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−13 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
RUSTY SHELVES OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ON THE PIZZA PREP SIDE; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON THE PIZZA PREP SIDE IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE TOILET, SINK AND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CORRECTED ON SITE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR OF THE PIZZA PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High3 Med8 Basic

12 total

59/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS WHERE NEEDED(PIZZA PREP AREA SINK).

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES/SHAKERS,ETC)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS MAIN KITCHEN-LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE & ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH,ON FLOOR UNDER GRILL TABLE & ON LOWER SHELF OF SAME,ON FLOOR UNDER DISH STORAGE RACK,ON TOP OF STOVE.REAR DRY FOOD SHELF ON PALLET NEXT TO GARBAGE CANS.PIZZA PREP AREA-ON INTERIOR LEDGE OF GLASS REACHIN COOLER.FRONT SERVICE COUNTER-ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN BETWEEN ARTICLES AND ON FLOOR UNDER POP COOLER.HOT WATER TANK/FURNACE ROOM-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND INSIDE OF FURNANCE ON BRICK OF HOT WATER TANK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/14/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA WALK IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,PIZZA WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,GRILL TABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS & BASES IN PIZZA WALK IN COOLER
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18 : MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−41 pts

Dec 23

Complaint InspectionFail

6 High4 Med14 Basic

24 total3 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−108 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER HE SWEPT THE FLOOR AND USED BROOM AND DUST PAN THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND REMOVED A COOKED PIZZA FROM THE OVEN,CUT THE PIZZA WITH THE CUTTER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASH HER HANDS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT MAIN KITCHEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS ONLY. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDE AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS WHERE NEEDED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SMALL PREP AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
OBSERVED TOXIC CHEMICALS STORED ON TOPSIDES OF PREP TABLES AND AMONGST FOOD (OPEN BAG OF RICE)IN MAIN PREP AREA 2-CANS OF ROACH & ANT RAID SPRAY,1-BOTTLE OF ALCOHOL AND 1- BOTTLE OF PEROXIDE. PRODUCT WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP TOXIC ITEMS STORED PROPERLY AND AWAY FROM FOOD.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES/SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS MAIN KITCHEN-LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE & ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH,ON LID AND ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR UNDER GRILL TABLE & ON LOWER SHELF OF SAME,ON FLOOR BEHIND FLOOR MIXER AND GRINDER.REAR DRY FOOD SHELF WITH CARDBOARD NEXT TO CANS OF PIZZA SAUCE,ON PALLET NEXT TO GARBAGE CANS.PIZZA PREP AREA-ON FLOOR BEHIND DOUGH MACHINE PREP TABLE,ON INTERIOR LEDGE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER.DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM-ON FLOOR BEHIND DOOR,UNDER SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR NEAR EXIT DOOR AND IN CORNER OF TABLE.PHONE ORDER AREA-ON DESK NEXT TO COPY MACHINE & ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SAME.FRONT SERVICE COUNTER-ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN BETWEEN ARTICLES AND BAGS AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO POP COOLER.STAFF TOILET ROOM -ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND TOILET AND HAND SINK.HOT WATER TANK/FURNACE ROOM-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND INSIDE OF FURNANCE.LOBBY AREA- ON FLOOR NEXT TO ATM MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DROPPI
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRNT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (14)

−28 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
EMPLOYEES NOT KNOWING WHEN TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER ,PIZZA WALK IN COOLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR MAIN KITCHEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE PLASTIC FROM SINK DRAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.CHEMICAL TEST KIT WAS PROVIDED AT 3:40 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,PIZZA WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,REACH IN & PREP COOLERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT & COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE THRESHOLDS AT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MISSING WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL BASES IN PIZZA WALK IN COOLER
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−108 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Oct 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO USE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS OF DEAD BUGS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE UNIT THAT IS NOT IN WORKING ORDER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. FAUCET IS LOOSE AND WATER SPLATTERS. WATER PRESSURE IN NEED OF INCREASING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High2 Med5 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

45/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EACH EMPLOYEE HAVE A SIGNED HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE/DRIVER BATHROOM TO PROPER WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AND TOWELS IN BATHROOMS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
REACH IN PREP COOLER ON GRILL SIDE IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.3 DEGREES. WALK IN COOLER ON GRILL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.2 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER MAY NOT BE USED AT THIS TIME. REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER ARE BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLER ON SITE. WHEN CORRECTED CONTACT CDPH VIA EMAIL TO REMOVE TAG. CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: GRILL REACH IN COOLER FOUND CUT TOMATOES, SLICED TOMATOES, SHREDDED LETTUCE, AND SHREDDED CHEESE ALL 54-55 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $100.00 WALKIN COOLER FOUND LARGE POT OF RED SALSA 88.3 DEGREES PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME TOTAL VALUE $20.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN FRONT PAPER STORAGE AREA ALONG FRONT WALL AND AROUND PALLET JACK APPROX 35-40 DROPPINGS, DROPPINGS IN PIZZA PREP ROOM ALONG WALL, BETWEEN OVENS, AND UNDER REACH IN COOLER APPROX 20-25 DROPPINGS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO USE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS OF DEAD BUGS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE UNIT THAT IS NOT IN WORKING ORDER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. FAUCET IS LOOSE AND WATER SPLATTERS. WATER PRESSURE IN NEED OF INCREASING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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