Cescas Margarita Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2025
70
Score
CESCAS MARGARITA BAR & GRILL, located at 5403 N Clark St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 13, 2025, resulting in a score of 70. This inspection identified seven minor violations, including issues related to the cleanliness and design of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across fourteen previous inspections, CESCAS MARGARITA BAR & GRILL has primarily maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jul 27, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 30, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
May 21, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Dec 8, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
58
Aug 16, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
58
Aug 9, 2019
Complaint
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
52
Feb 22, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 10, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Mar 17, 2016
Recent Inspection
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 24, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 23, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 27, 2015
License
No violations found.
100
Violations — Jan 13, 2025 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN (2) CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM AND IN FRONT BAR HANDSINK.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDETHE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. ----MUST REPAINT RUSTY METAL COVER/LID OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH THE (BASEMENT) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR KITCHEN AND IN FRONT BAR AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE KITCHEN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NEW FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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