Margarita's Pizzeria

2705 - 2707 E 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60649
Italian
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Margarita's Pizzeria 29 times, with records going back to 2010. Margarita's Pizzeria was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” 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 file should reassure diners considering a visit.

29
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF DRY FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS OUT OF CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD (FLOUR) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE MIXING BOWLS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING LARGE MIXING BOWLS ON SITE, OR ONLY USE MIXING BOWLS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH COMPARTMENTS LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT ON SITE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR THE ONE FEMALE AND TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS MUST MEET THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT.
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78
Feb 28, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ON THE PIZZA PREP SIDE; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON THE PIZZA PREP SIDE IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE TOILET, SINK AND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 22, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR OF THE PIZZA PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.
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90
Dec 19, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS MAIN KITCHEN-LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE & ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH,ON FLOOR UNDER GRILL TABLE & ON LOWER SHELF OF SAME,ON FLOOR UNDER DISH STORAGE RACK,ON TOP OF STOVE.REAR DRY FOOD SHELF ON PALLET NEXT TO GARBAGE CANS.PIZZA PREP AREA-ON INTERIOR LEDGE OF GLASS REACHIN COOLER.FRONT SERVICE COUNTER-ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN BETWEEN ARTICLES AND ON FLOOR UNDER POP COOLER.HOT WATER TANK/FURNACE ROOM-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND INSIDE OF FURNANCE ON BRICK OF HOT WATER TANK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/14/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS WHERE NEEDED(PIZZA PREP AREA SINK).
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES/SHAKERS,ETC)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA WALK IN COOLER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,PIZZA WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,GRILL TABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS & BASES IN PIZZA WALK IN COOLER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZER.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 : MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 11, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 24 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER HE SWEPT THE FLOOR AND USED BROOM AND DUST PAN THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND REMOVED A COOKED PIZZA FROM THE OVEN,CUT THE PIZZA WITH THE CUTTER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
8
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS MAIN KITCHEN-LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE & ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH,ON LID AND ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR UNDER GRILL TABLE & ON LOWER SHELF OF SAME,ON FLOOR BEHIND FLOOR MIXER AND GRINDER.REAR DRY FOOD SHELF WITH CARDBOARD NEXT TO CANS OF PIZZA SAUCE,ON PALLET NEXT TO GARBAGE CANS.PIZZA PREP AREA-ON FLOOR BEHIND DOUGH MACHINE PREP TABLE,ON INTERIOR LEDGE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER.DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM-ON FLOOR BEHIND DOOR,UNDER SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR NEAR EXIT DOOR AND IN CORNER OF TABLE.PHONE ORDER AREA-ON DESK NEXT TO COPY MACHINE & ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SAME.FRONT SERVICE COUNTER-ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN BETWEEN ARTICLES AND BAGS AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO POP COOLER.STAFF TOILET ROOM -ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND TOILET AND HAND SINK.HOT WATER TANK/FURNACE ROOM-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND INSIDE OF FURNANCE.LOBBY AREA- ON FLOOR NEXT TO ATM MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/11/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOXIC CHEMICALS STORED ON TOPSIDES OF PREP TABLES AND AMONGST FOOD (OPEN BAG OF RICE)IN MAIN PREP AREA 2-CANS OF ROACH & ANT RAID SPRAY,1-BOTTLE OF ALCOHOL AND 1- BOTTLE OF PEROXIDE. PRODUCT WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP TOXIC ITEMS STORED PROPERLY AND AWAY FROM FOOD.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SMALL PREP AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
10
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
3
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.CHEMICAL TEST KIT WAS PROVIDED AT 3:40 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDE AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASH HER HANDS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT MAIN KITCHEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS ONLY. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
8
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRNT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
44
Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES NOT KNOWING WHEN TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
46
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER ,PIZZA WALK IN COOLER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR MAIN KITCHEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE PLASTIC FROM SINK DRAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,PIZZA WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,REACH IN & PREP COOLERS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT & COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE THRESHOLDS AT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MISSING WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL BASES IN PIZZA WALK IN COOLER
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZER.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS WHERE NEEDED.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES/SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Oct 13, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO USE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS OF DEAD BUGS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE UNIT THAT IS NOT IN WORKING ORDER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. FAUCET IS LOOSE AND WATER SPLATTERS. WATER PRESSURE IN NEED OF INCREASING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Oct 5, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: REACH IN PREP COOLER ON GRILL SIDE IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.3 DEGREES. WALK IN COOLER ON GRILL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.2 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER MAY NOT BE USED AT THIS TIME. REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER ARE BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLER ON SITE. WHEN CORRECTED CONTACT CDPH VIA EMAIL TO REMOVE TAG. CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: GRILL REACH IN COOLER FOUND CUT TOMATOES, SLICED TOMATOES, SHREDDED LETTUCE, AND SHREDDED CHEESE ALL 54-55 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $100.00 WALKIN COOLER FOUND LARGE POT OF RED SALSA 88.3 DEGREES PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME TOTAL VALUE $20.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE/DRIVER BATHROOM TO PROPER WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AND TOWELS IN BATHROOMS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN FRONT PAPER STORAGE AREA ALONG FRONT WALL AND AROUND PALLET JACK APPROX 35-40 DROPPINGS, DROPPINGS IN PIZZA PREP ROOM ALONG WALL, BETWEEN OVENS, AND UNDER REACH IN COOLER APPROX 20-25 DROPPINGS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EACH EMPLOYEE HAVE A SIGNED HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO USE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS OF DEAD BUGS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE UNIT THAT IS NOT IN WORKING ORDER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. FAUCET IS LOOSE AND WATER SPLATTERS. WATER PRESSURE IN NEED OF INCREASING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE GRILL AREA (TACOS) WORN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AT UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: VENT FAN COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON PIZZA PREP SIDE. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF WHERE THE POP IS STORED IN THE REAR AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN THE WALLS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE STORAGE AREA BY THE WALK-IN UNITS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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90
Sep 1, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
3
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL THAT CONTAINS THE DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2371158 ON 5-28-20: 39-OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. 47-OBSERVED CONDENSATION LINE DRAINING IN CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 51-OBSERVED FAUCETS LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 53-OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. 55-OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE 56-OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. 58-OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED FIVE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS INSIDE RESTAURANT DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FACE COVERINGS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060
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May 28, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL THAT CONTAINS THE DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
23
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION LINE DRAINING IN CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCETS LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 21, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT PIZZA WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PACKAGING. INFORMED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010
9
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL IN ORDERING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL THAT CONTAINS THE DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION LINE DRAINING IN CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCETS LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Apr 22, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL THAT CONTAINS THE DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
36
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION LINE DRAINING IN CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCETS LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Apr 1, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL THAT CONTAINS THE DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
36
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION LINE DRAINING IN CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCETS LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 13, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE TOILET ROOM AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL THAT CONTAINS THE DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
36
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS. OBSERVED TCS FOODS (RAW CHICKEN) THAWING IN STAGNANT WATER INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS USING COLD RUNNING WATER (NO MORE THAN 70F) AND DO NOT LET THE TCS PRODUCT EXCEED 41F. PRODUCT WAS AT 40F DURING THE INSPECTION.
35
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A WHOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM BEHIND THE TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOORS THRU OUT WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND IN THE FRONT STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED THE LIGHTING INTENSITY NEEDS TO BE INCREASED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY AND BY THE FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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39
May 21, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE TACO PREP AREA AND DEEP FRY AREA IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.
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95
May 9, 2018
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: OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED MORE THAN 50 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SHELF WHERE THE SODA POP IS STORED IN THE REAR AREA NEAR THE BACK DOOR. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE SCREEN DOOR ON THE PIZZA PREP SIDE IN REAR; SEAL HOLE IN THE DOOR TO AVOID INSECTS FROM ENTERING PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AREA WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AND RECOMMENDED THAT PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICES PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS; MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS. FOUND RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE TACO PREP AREA AND DEEP FRY AREA IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS. OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING OR REPLACING; MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELF WHERE SODA POP IS STORED AS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM IN THE DEEP FRYING AREA, CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE PIZZA OVENS, SOME AREAS OF WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE STORAGE AREA BY THE WIC AND WIF NEED CLEANING. HOLES OBSERVED IN THE WALLS IN THE PIZZA ORDER STATION BEHIND THE STORAGE BOXES; MUST SEAL HOLES IN THE WALLS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ADEQUATE LIGHTING NEEDED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA (PIZZA PREP SIDE); MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA; MUST REPAIR LEAK. ALSO CLEAN AND PAINT THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THIS THREE COMP SINK. LEAKING OBSERVED FROM THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM ON THE TACO PREP SIDE FROM THE PIPE; REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER SINK.
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74
May 17, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA,HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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90
Oct 26, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN PREP COOLERS ON THE PIZZA SIDE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, WALK IN COOLERS AND PREP AREAS AROUND EQUIPMENT.
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90
Jan 6, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTED SHEVLING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED STORAGE SHEVLING DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST REACH IN AND WALK IN FREEZER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS DIRTY IN THE REAR AND FRONT STORAGE AREAS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS DIRTY IN THE FRONT STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS. ALSO CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN SAME AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE COVING ALONG THE WALL OF THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. MUST REPAIR.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND A LEAK AT HTE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMP SINK ON THE PIZZA SIDE. ALSO TOILET ROOM HAND SINK FIXTURES IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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74
Jan 15, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 2, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: THE HOT HOLDING UNIT (STEAM TABLE) NOT HOLDING PROPER TEMPERATURE THE TEMPERATURE WAS FOUND AT 127.9F,WHICH HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT UNIT,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF ITALIAN BEEF ON STEAM TABLE WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 89.8F,THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DESTROYED FOOD PRODUCT DURING INSPECTION,TOTAL WEIGHT 1 1/2 LBS,TOTAL COST $10.00,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
3
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS INSIDE THE FURANCE ROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES AND OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON A WOODEN SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE FURANCE ROOM ,INSTRUCTEDTO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZAS,ITALIAN BEEF,AND MARIANARA SAUCE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS
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78
Sep 22, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON DOORS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS, AND CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DEBRIS).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN HOODS(GREASY) AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(GREASY BUILD-UP AND DARK DUE TO HEAT). CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREAS(DEAD INSECTS AND GREASY BUILD-UP)
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET AND LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES.
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70
Sep 11, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES IN COMPRESSOR COMPARTMENT OF REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN PIZZA PREP AREA(WEST SIDE), 5 ON FLOOR IN SOUTH CORNER BY PREP TABLE IN PIZZA PREP AREA, 5 ON STORAGE SHELF IN SMALL STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM OFFICE, SCREEN DOOR FOR REAR EXIT DOOR IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA (EAST SIDE) NOT INSECT NOR RODENT PROOFED. SPACE GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH FOUND AT THE BOTTOM AS WELL AS AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR, ALSO FOUND EXHAUST AIR DUCTS ABOVE BOTH REAR DOORS NOT SCREENED TO KEEP OUT INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR OR REPLACE SCREEN DOOR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT ENTRY AND ATTACH SCREENS TO EXHAUST AIR DUCTS TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY ROLLING CART, RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS. REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON DOORS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS, AND CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN HOODS(GREASY) AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(GREASY BUILD-UP AND DARK DUE TO HEAT). CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREAS(DEAD INSECTS AND GREASY BUILD-UP)
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET AND LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES.
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67
Feb 6, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR CEILINGS/DUSTY INSIDE SOUTH /WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.MUST INSTALL THERMOMETER FOR BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.ALSO MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD PREP AREAS/FOOD HANDLERS.
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90
Oct 22, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMP. OF 54 F. (GASKET IN POOR REPAIR) COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLOER ON PREMISES THAT MAINTAINS 40 F OR LESS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENCIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN-48 F, SLICED/CHOPPED TOMATOES-50 F, BEAN-49 F) MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40 F OR LESS. APPROXIMATELY 7LBS OF FOOD ($45) DISCARDED (CDI). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
3
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENCIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
21
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR(MEXICAN FOOD PREP AREA) MUST REPAIR.
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78
Mar 11, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 8LBS OF ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 58.5F IN PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED THAT MEAT MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. ALSO FOUND VEGETABLES IN SAME UNIT AND PIZZA DOUGH. MEAT WAS DISGARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER. VALUE $20.00 MANAGER DISCOVERED THAT THE UNIT WAS UNPLUGGED AFTER IT HAD BEEN CLEANED THE NIGHT BEFORE. UNIT WAS PLUGGED IN AND REACHED 40F BEFORE INSPECTION ENDED.
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE LOOSE/WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT PIZZA PREP COOLER DOORS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAME UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE. REMOVE DUST FROM HOODED CANOPYS ABOVE PIZZA OVENS AND FRYERS IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE DUST FROM BOTH VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BLOWN BULBS IN GRILL AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHTS IN SAME AREA WITHOUT THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINK IN WASHROOM IN REAR OF PIZZA PREP AREA. HAS COLD RUNNING WATER ONLY AT THIS TIME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS WITHOUT THEM; INCLUDING WALK-IN UNITS.
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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 Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Margarita's Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” 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 three violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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.