CASA MARGARITA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OPERATION HAS A DOUBLE WALK IN COOLER. THE REAR WALK IN COOLER IS MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE, HOWEVER FRONT WALK IN COOLER WAS BEING SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLERS UNITS AT COOK LINE, IN KITCHEN WERE NOT AT TEMPERATURE AS THE UNIT HAD NOT BEEN PLUGGED UP. INSTRUCTED OPERATION TO SERVICE ALL UNITS TO ENSURE THAT TEMPERATURE MAINTAINED 40F OR LOWER FOR COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 GAP AT THE SOUTH EXIT DOOR IN DINING AREA, WHICH LEADS OUT TO COMMON HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO ELIMINATE GAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION DUMPSTER IN REAR OF FACILITY, WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCEED OPERATOR THAT DOCK DOORS IN DUMPSTER AREA MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO ENSURE RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SCALE DEPOSITS, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN ALL SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAITAIN, AT ALL TIMES.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SCALE DEPOSITS, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN ALL SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAITAIN, AT ALL TIMES.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.