Margie Poulos
Last inspected: Feb 22, 2013
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Margie Poulos appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2010. On Feb 22, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Margie Poulos dates to Feb 22, 2013.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Feb 22, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING THE INTERIOR OF MILK DISPENSER,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS,BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,MIXING POTS ON SCALE IN BASEMENT AREAS,CABINETS NEXT TO SERVICE COOLER ETC.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS KEPT FOR STORAGE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED NEAT,6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Oct 12, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/REPAINT/RESEAL BASEMENT AREA WALL, AND ADD CEILING TILE TO SOME AREAS OF BASEMENT CEILING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN WASHROOM AREA
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Mar 21, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Jan 27, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Jan 20, 2012
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: 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 50 RODENT DROPPING FIRST FLOOR DINING AREA, UNDER SEATS, AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, RESTRICT USING OPEN BAIT, BAIT STATIONS MUST BE ENCLOSED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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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. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
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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 REPLACE ALL RUBBER GASKETS TO CHEST FREEZERS FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA, REPAINT RAW WOOD COUNTER IN BASEMENT AREA, AND RESURFACE PANEL AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL SINK
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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 DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TABLE TOPS BASEMENT PREP AREA, CLEAN ALL TOPS AND SIDES OF ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER, CLEAN MICRO-WAVE INTERIOR BASEMENT AREA
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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 CLEAN AND RESURFACE FLOORS FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, CLEAN STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT 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. MUST INSTALL WALLS, CEILINGS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, IF BASEMENT IS GOING TO BE USED FOR A PREP AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN BASEMENT AREA
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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 REPAIR DIPPER WELL BY ICE CREAM STATION, MUST REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE BATHROOM
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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 THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE/PREP AREA
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Oct 15, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN SYRUP AND OR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND INSIDE MICROWAVE IN BASEMENT WITH FOOD SPILLS OR FOOD STAINS.CLEAN CHAINS HANGERS ON LIGHTS ON 1STFL.ABOVE PREP AREA WITH DUST.
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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 REPAIR DAMAGED WRAP ON SEWER PIPE IN BASEMENT.
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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. REPAIR FLUSHER HEAD ON TOILET BOWL LEAKING WATER.
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Jul 21, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN SYRUP AND OR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND INSIDE MICROWAVE IN BASEMENT WITH FOOD SPILLS OR FOOD STAINS.CLEAN CHAINS HANGERS ON LIGHTS ON 1STFL.ABOVE PREP AREA WITH DUST.
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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. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WRAP ON SEWER PIPE IN BASEMENT.
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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. REPAIR FLUSHER HEAD ON TOILET BOWL LEAKING WATER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Margie Poulos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Margie Poulos on file is from Feb 22, 2013. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Margie Poulos?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Margie Poulos.
Has Margie Poulos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Margie Poulos have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Margie Poulos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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