MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER ON NORTH WALL AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES, 50.1F. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE 40F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED. 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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES. 5 LBS OF RAW SAUSAGE AT 50.0F, VALUED AT $25 AND 3 LBS OF SLICED MUSHROOMS AT 51.2F, VALUED AT $15. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTRMENT SINK, RUST ON DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3 COMP SINK, CLEAN/REMOVE RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, AND REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS OF DIRT AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS OF DIRT AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.