Margarita's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
74
Score
Public records show 34 inspections at Margarita's Pizzeria stretching back to 2011. On Jul 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 15 times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM DISH WASHING AREA.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE OPENINGS IN SCREEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 16 MESH SCREEN TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SOILED WATER AND PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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74
Jun 16, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Jun 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM DISH WASHING AREA.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPOON HANDLE LAYING INSIDE PEPPERS ON PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 9, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THICK ICE BUILD UP IN THE FRONT REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 24, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA OVENS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN FAUCET.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN/DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, FOUND MISSING WALL TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR/WALL TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE WITH NO PROOF SHE TOOK THE ALLERGEN COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMs TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jan 26, 2023
Complaint
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 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
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 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
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOIELT ROOM NEAR THE MOP SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 13, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 6, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCH, SLICE, AND DICE TOMATOES WITH BAREHANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES WEAR GLOVES WHEN TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER MEASURED AT 103 F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IS MEASURED AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. MANAGER ADJUSTED HOT WATER HEATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PIZZA AND SLICED TOMATOES) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 RODENT DROPPINGS NEAR WATER HEATER AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW CHICKEN EITHER IN COOLER OR BY OTHER APPROPRIATE METHODS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Jul 29, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: DURING RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED 10-15 RODENT DROPPINGS ON AND INSIDE PIZZA BOXES, 3-5 DROPPINGS INSIDE HANDWASHING SINK AND ONE DEAD ROACH INSIDE A PIZZA BOX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL PIZZA BOXES, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND REFRAIN FROM PRE-ASSEMBLY OF PIZZA BOXES UNTIL RODENT AND ROACH ACTIVITY ARE COMPLETELY MITIGATED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 12, 2022
Complaint
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT MOP SINK, CRAWLING ON PIZZA BOXES, CRAWLING ON PREP TABLES, CRAWLING ON REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND CRAWLING ACROSS FLOORS. OBSERVED 100-200 RODENT DROPPINGS NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE, UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG WALL, IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ALONG ALL PERIMETER WALLS.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 FLIES. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNIT COLD HOLDING AT 59.1F. UNIT IS TAGGED AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL UNIT CAN HOLD PROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR LESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN FACILITY. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IS RANGING FROM 78.9F TO 75.2F AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE CHALKY SUBSTANCE (BORIC ACID) AROUND ENTIRE INTERIOR PERIMETER OF FACILITY, ON FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTE MANAGER THAT USE OF SUBSTANCE IS PROHIBITED AND ANY PEST CONTROL MITIGATIONS MUST BE DONE BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR ACCURATELY RECORDING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING PROBE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS WITH THE CORRESPONDING SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH OPEN LIDS AND GARBAGE ABOVE AND OVERFLOWING FROM THE RIM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAT LIDS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AND CLOSED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA OR IN TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN BAGS OF BULK BEANS AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SECONDARY CONTAINMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PESTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES, INSIDE COOLERS, ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KICK PLATES ON BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE /RE-INSTALL KICK PLATES ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND OR PAINT ANY AND ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK DISCHARGE PIPE CONNECTING TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS. ISTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 31, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH THE NAME AND DATE OF PRODUCT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOP, PREP STATION, INTERIOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, STORAGE RACK
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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78
Mar 22, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVER FLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND TRASH, ALLOWING POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCES FOR PESTS. MUST MAINTAIN LID CLOSE AND AREA CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH THE NAME AND DATE OF PRODUCT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOP, PREP STATION, INTERIOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, STORAGE RACK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASH ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANGER ON DUTY WITH OUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANGER ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Apr 28, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED PRINTED MENU WITH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (COOKED TO ORDER BEEF BURGERS AND STEAK) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT ON CDPH WEBSITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE TO TEAL COLORED 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 24, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET IN WASHROOM NEAR MAIN PREP AREA NOT FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE REAR HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (BEEF BURGERS AND STEAK) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT ON CDPH WEBSITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA WHERE QUATENARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER WAS OBSERVED BEING USED IN SETUP 3-COMP SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE TO TEAL COLORED 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM NEAR THE MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BY TOILET IN WASHROOM NEAR MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR DUE TO ROUGH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE WALL TO ENSURE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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43
Mar 21, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 1, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF APPROX 4-LBS OF RAW GROUND TURKEY IN PREP COOLER AT 52.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED AND DISCARDED MEAT AT COST APPROX $ 15.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT HANWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA, DISHWASHING HAND SINK AND WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS FOR STAFF USE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST ALWAYS BE PROVIDED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP. PIC PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION,( PAPAER TOWELS) AT HANWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA, DISHWASHING HAND SINK AND WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS FOR STAFF USE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST ALWAYS BE PROVIDED WITH HAND DRYING PROVISION,( HAND DRYING DEVICE. PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT SINKS DURING INSPECTION-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED ON VIOLATION # 6-301.11
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISS. 42 MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTE TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM LAST PRIOR REPORT# DATED 9-21-18,# 2222714, HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED, VIOLATION # 58. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.ALSO VIOLATION 47/ 4-501.12- FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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58
Sep 21, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11(A) FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP/HAND SANITARY DEVICES AND A HAND WASHING SIGN PER CITY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE DISH WASHING AND TOILET ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11 OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS STORED INSIDE THE COOLING UNITS WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. ALSO, MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPE FITTINGS IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS AND REMOVE MOLD FROM CEILING.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 FOUND LIGHTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF END CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11(A)(C) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO CERTIFICATE OR PROOF THAT THEY TOOK THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE THE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVE NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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47
Sep 7, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND 21/2 LBS. OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN THE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 47.5F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOKED FOODS STORED IN THE COOLERS AT 41F OR LOWER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCT, VALUED AT APPROX. $15.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11(A) FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP/HAND SANITARY DEVICES AND A HAND WASHING SIGN PER CITY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALSO, 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE FLIES AND CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SOLUTION USED TO SANITIZE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE ACCURATE TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
48
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE DISH WASHING AND TOILET ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN SAME.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11 OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS STORED INSIDE THE COOLING UNITS WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. ALSO, MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPE FITTINGS IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS AND REMOVE MOLD FROM CEILING.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 FOUND LIGHTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF END CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11(A)(C) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE MOP SINK AREA. MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO CERTIFICATE OR PROOF THAT THEY TOOK THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE THE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVE NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 12, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE GREASE OBSERVED.
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86
Feb 21, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM.
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86
Sep 22, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE OFFICE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NOTED AREAS, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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95
Jan 7, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE VENT COVER IN THE REAR WASHROOM.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK COLD WATER FAUCET.
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86
Aug 19, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, AND REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Aug 6, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 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)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 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).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS OF DIRT AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Dec 3, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTRMENT SINK
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHT INJ PREP AREA
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH -IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS
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86
Nov 21, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON FLOOR BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK ,1O MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON FLOOR BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND 10 MICE DROPPINDS FOUND ON FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN REAR AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON THE FLOOR IN OFFICE BEHIND SHELVING RACK, MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT THE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZAS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTRMENT SINK
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHT INJ PREP AREA
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH -IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS
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78
Feb 27, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE GASKET ON THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP REA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS THROUIGHOUT PREMISES
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90
Feb 20, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE POP COOLER AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER IN THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE GASKET ON THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP REA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS THROUIGHOUT PREMISES
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86
Feb 15, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING BASEMENT).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING. FINISH SEALING UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS etc, CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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86
Feb 6, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 70 -80 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN CLOSETS & STORAGE ROOMS, BEHIND COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, INSIDE CABINETS UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS, ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND IN BREAK ROOM AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS etc, REPAIR ALL ENTRY/EXIT DOORS AND REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID RECEIPT FOR FOOD SANITATION CLASS PROVIDED OR CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT START OF INVESTIGATION. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-912.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE LATCH ON LEFT DOOR TO REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING BASEMENT).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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74
Oct 11, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES,COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WASHROOM SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG COOK LINES,BEHIND COOLERS,UNDER STORAGE SHELVES,IN MOP SINK AND FURNACE ROOMS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM BASMENT/CRAWL SPACE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE LEFT SPOUT OF THE MOP SINK.
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82
Oct 4, 2011
Routine
10 minor violations.
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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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-12 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA,IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BEHIND COOLERS,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG COOK LINES,UNDER HAND SINK,UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES,ON THE BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER AND IN FURNACE ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED A SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SIDE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOORS COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND BOTH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND UNABLE TO CLOSE. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,CLOSE LIDS AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED/MAINTAINED. FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH AN IMPROPER NOZZLE THAT ONLY DISTRIBUTES WATER TO ONE COMPARTMENT, PREVENTING THE PROPER WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZING OF MULTI USE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE EXISTING NOZZLE AND PROVIDE A NOZZLE THAT DISTRIBUTES WATER TO ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-30.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVING RACKS IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED. ALSO REPLACE RUSTY CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES,COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WASHROOM SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG COOK LINES,BEHIND COOLERS,UNDER STORAGE SHELVES,IN MOP SINK AND FURNACE ROOMS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENING IN CEILING ABOVE HOT WATER TANK TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS OVER PREP AREA NOT LONG ENOUGH. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THAT COVER ENTIRE LIGHT BULB. MUST ALSO PROVIDE THE PROPER END CAPS.
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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 THE REAR WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Margarita's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Margarita's Pizzeria on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains 34 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Margarita's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Margarita's Pizzeria.
Has Margarita's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Margarita's Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Margarita's Pizzeria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Margarita's Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Margarita's Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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