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

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION TO PROVE THEY'RE THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID FORM OF IDENTIFICATION, AND THE ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE FAILED TO PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION TO PROVE THEY'RE THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID FORM OF IDENTIFICATION, AND THE ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINKS MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE REAR PIZZA DOUGH PREP AREA, THE DISHWASHING AREA, AND THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS NEAR THE GREASE TRAP, NEXT TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. ALSO, RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL PRIOR TO BEING RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE DOESN'T HAVE THE ADDRESS OF THE FACILITY THAT HAS BEEN SERVICED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS THAT SHOWS THE FACILITY'S ADDRESS ON THE DOCUMENTATION PROVING IT HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY AN ILLINOIS LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C), CITATION ISSUED

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER DUSTING THE PIZZA DOUGH PREP TABLE OFF WITH A BRISTLE BRUSH, INSTEAD OF A WASHCLOTH. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CLEANING UNTENSILS TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA OVENS WITH DISCOLORATION AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, TO PROPERLY TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZER USED FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT COMPATIBLE WITH THE SANITIZER USED TO SANITIZE DISHWARE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE FLOORS AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE NON-SLIP MATS FOR THE FLOORS IN THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOIELT ROOM NEAR THE MOP SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LEVELED AND RUSTY. ALSO, THERE WAS STANDING WATER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FLOORS TO MAKE THE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LEVELED AND RUSTY. ALSO, THERE WAS STANDING WATER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FLOORS TO MAKE THE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.