MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE POP COOLER AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER IN THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE GASKET ON THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP REA

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE GASKET ON THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP REA

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.