Margaret's
Last inspected: Feb 8, 2023
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Across the available record, Margaret's has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 8, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Margaret's's record stops at Feb 8, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Margaret's is doing better than most peers. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Feb 8, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 26, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE (2) WASHROOM.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Jun 24, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLER HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO LABEL SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABEL/DATE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF BAR COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER BAR AREA.MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED COOLER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING ON LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE KITCHEN LARGE OVEN AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT. ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD -UP ABOVE THE STOVE. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. SCREEN ON THE WINDOW OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE DUST OR REPLACE SCREEN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL GAP AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 16, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found rust on interior of freezer. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain. Found broken handle on sliding door of cooler. Instructed to repair. Must maintain.
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Dec 17, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL, PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OPEN GAPS/CREVICES ALONG WALL BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE FLOOR TO CEILING POLE BETWEEN THE DISH AND PREP AREA. MUST SEAL.
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Apr 2, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY PANS ON STOVE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM PREVIOUS DAYS SERVICE. MUST CLEAN AFTER USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS WITH DIRT DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER AND AROUND DEEP FRYER, ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM AND THE HALLWAY ENTRANCE TO THE WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER.
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Sep 3, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR OF BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP.
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Jul 1, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS IN CORNER OF BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS/TRASH.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE IN BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL CEILING TILE.
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May 8, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF UNDER-COOKED ANIMAL FOODS NOT POSTED. MUST POST ADVISORY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLLOWING NOT CLEAN: BAR GUN HOLDERS, TABLESIDE CAN OPENER AND UPPER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE UNDER PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK. OPENING AT WALL-FLOOR JUNCTION UNDER PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL GAPS/OPENINGS (SMOOTH).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Margaret's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Margaret's on file is from Feb 8, 2023. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Margaret's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Margaret's.
Has Margaret's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Margaret's have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Margaret's 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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