Margie's Beef
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2016
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Score
Margie's Beef appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Margie's Beef's record stops at Feb 17, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Feb 17, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Feb 5, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME VIOLATION #38 NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR POTATO PREPARATION AREA DATE TO INSTALL WAS 8/12/2015. FROM REPORT 1464898 AND REINSPECTION #1464906, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING FILTER FRONT HOOD AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN POTATO CHOPPER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE POTATO CHOPPER, AND SLICER. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL 2 DOOR COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES OVER REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR POTATO PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO PROVIDE BEARD NETS FOR THE MEN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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May 14, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR POTATO PREPARATION AREAS.
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May 12, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: FOUND STORM SEWER BACKED UP AT BASEMENT. BASEMENT WITH SOME WATER STANDING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. MUST REPAIR BACKED UP STORM SEWER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR POTATO PREPARATION AREAS. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES. (TOOLS, ETC.)
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Mar 13, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 21, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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. LABEL LARGE WHITE CONTAINERS IN REAR.
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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. REAR UNUSED PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, KEEP AREA CLEAN ALTHOUGH NOT IN USE. REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD SAME 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. WALLS NOT CLEAN OVER 3 COMP SINK DETAIL CLEAN AREA. SEAL ALL HOLES OPENINGS ON WALLS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES i.e.AROUND ELECTRICAL BOX IN REAR PREVENTING INSECT ENTRANCE/HARBORAGE. MAKE AND KEEP WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DETAIL CLEAN FILTERS AND EXHAUST HOOD IN REAR UNUSED PREP AREA, AND VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
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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. PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLERS WHERE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING STORED, i.e.BEEF.
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Mar 26, 2010
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 PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL, BY FRENCH FRY STAND, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NICE AND NEATLY ONE DESIGNATED AREA, PROVIDE LOCKERS, HOOKS OR RACKS TO STORE NEATLY
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Mar 19, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL AT FRONT PREP AREA INOPERABLE, IN POOR REPAIR UNABLE TO USE, SINK TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO USE SINK IN BATHROOM, UNTIL EXPOSED HAND BOWL IS REPAIRED, MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH ONCE SINK IS REPAIR, NUMBER 312 746-4240 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED SUPERVISOR PAT NOTIFIED
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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. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY SHEET NOT POSTED, AND LAST INSPECTION REPORT NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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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 FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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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 REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE THRU-OUT PREMISES
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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 REMOVE ALL CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN ALL AREAS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Margie's Beef last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Margie's Beef on file is from Feb 17, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Margie's Beef?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Margie's Beef.
Has Margie's Beef's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Margie's Beef have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Margie's Beef 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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