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 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON FLOOR BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK ,1O MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON FLOOR BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND 10 MICE DROPPINDS FOUND ON FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN REAR AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON THE FLOOR IN OFFICE BEHIND SHELVING RACK, MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT THE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE,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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZAS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTRMENT SINK

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHT INJ PREP AREA

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHT INJ PREP AREA

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.