Magarita's Pizza

4138 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 1, 2016

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Magarita's Pizza, the earliest from 2012. On Mar 1, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 1, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Magarita's Pizza is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 1, 2016

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR MIXER.

Sep 10, 2015

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

Sep 30, 2014

Routine

10 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR AREA AND PLASTIC WARE PROPERLY.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA COOLER.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GLASS REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED , MISSING FLOOR TILES AND GROUT IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,STAINED,MISSING CEILING TILES,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER BEHIND PIZZA OVEN,DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT SERVICE COUNTER AND WALL PANEL NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS IN PREP AREA AND BOTH FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENTILATION UNIT COVER IN PREP AREA.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT,SERVICE COUNTER.

May 3, 2013

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST RESEAL SOME AREAS OF COUNTER TOP, REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN

Jun 5, 2012

License

1 minor violation.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: Must have licensed pest control company service premises and provided written logbook with all required documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Magarita's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Magarita's Pizza on file is from Mar 1, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Magarita's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Magarita's Pizza.

Has Magarita's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Magarita's Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Magarita's Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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