Marge's Still
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Marge's Still has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up seven times.
Marge's Still's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jan 17, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR FANS OF BOTH WALK IN COOLERS (2) IN THE BASEMENT TO HAVE DUST BUILD UP ON THE COVERS AS WELL AS THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FAN COVERS IN COOLERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE OF HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA LOCATED NEXT TO BASEMENT ENTRANCE TO BE LEAKING FROM BASE OF HANDLE WHEN TURNED TO ON POSITION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Jan 9, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHEVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 5, 2022
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BEGINING OF BLACK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE(FEW INCHES) BY THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BASEMENT AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO REPLACE HANDLE AT WHITE REACH-IN FREZEER IN BASEMENT AREA REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR ANY OF SHELVES. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE..INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND THROUGHOUT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN HOSE ATTACHED TO POP GUN DISPENSERS AT BAR AREA.HOSE MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. DUST BUILD-UP AT VENT COVER ON WALL IN DINING AREA ABOBE THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL AROUND PIPE UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR AREA.REPAIR ISSUE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRANINIG CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED DUE TO NEW EMPLOYEE
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Dec 23, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 11, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON RAW UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU (HAMBURGERS) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING
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Jun 26, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF ON PREP TABLE WHERE THE VULCAN GRILL IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM, AND FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT. DISCARD OR ORGANIZE ITEMS, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 19, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PINK AND BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF ON PREP TABLE WHERE THE VULCAN GRILL IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK AND SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM NTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS IN REAR PREP. REPAIR MISSING WALL TILE AT LOWER CORNER(NEXT TO THE VULCAN GRILL IN PREP AREA). CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, AND FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT. DISCARD OR ORGANIZE ITEMS, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THAT THE DOOR HANDLE TO THE WALK IN FREEZER IS COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HANDLE.
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Jul 19, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE BASEMENT 2 COMPARTMEN SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. IN THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS WERE OBSERVED BACKING UP WHEN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WAS PARTIALLY FILLED, THEN DRAINED. IN THE BASEMENT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE LEFT COMPARTMENT WAS OBSERVED BACKING UP WHEN WATER WAS RUN AND DRAINED ON THE RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DRAINS ON THESE SINK SYSTEMS SO THAT THEY DRAIN PROPERLY AND TO USE ALTERNATE SINKS FOR PREP AND DISH WASHING UNTIL THE SINKS ARE REPAIRED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR CEILING OF THE MICROWAVE IS DAMAGED AND HANGING LOOSELY FROM THE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MICROWAVE CEILING. NOTED THAT THE DOOR HANDLE TO THE WALK IN FREEZER IS COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HANDLE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE BASEMENT REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER (BAGS OF LINENS, BOXES OF CLEANING MATERIALS, BOOSTER SEATS, ETC) IN THE REAR BASEMENT CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO ORGANIZE STORAGE SUCH THAT ALL ITEMS ARE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Apr 14, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN FLOOR IN NEED OF GROUT. GROUT AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS IN KITHCEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL PLUMBING LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 14, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE LEFT AND MIDDLE SINK STOPPER LEVERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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May 9, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON COOKS LINE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR MIDDLE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Feb 4, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1ST FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP COOLER. RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL COOLER DOORS IN KITCHEN TORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE. DOOR HANDLE ON REACH-IN FREEZER BROKEN MUST REPLACE.
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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. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 25, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER HAND DRYING DEVICES AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS THERE AND PREPARING FOODS.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 DRAIN/FRUIT FLIES IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN ON WALLS AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FLYING AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED 5 FLIES THROUGHOUT BAR. NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. ONE PEST INVOICE WAS FAXED TO BUSINESS DATED FROM 09/10. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ACTIVITY AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS IN SERVER STATION AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE STORED INVERTED. DIRTY KNIVES FOUND STORED IN CLEAN KNIFE HOLDER IN BASEMENT PREP. MUST STORE KNIVES CLEAN. CLEAN CUTTING BOARD FOUND STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT 1ST FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND PREP COOLER. RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL COOLER DOORS IN KITCHEN TORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE. DOOR HANDLE OF ONE DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER BROKEN. MUST REPAIR. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN BASEMENT PREP. GARBAGE CAN CORRALS BEHIND BAR WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN.
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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. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN. BASEMENT FOOD SLICER DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC BOWL TO PROP UP LEG OF DISH MACHINE.
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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. LEAK AT NOZZLE OF KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marge's Still last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marge's Still on file is from Jan 17, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marge's Still?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Marge's Still.
Has Marge's Still's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Marge's Still have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Marge's Still 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 Marge's Still inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marge's Still is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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