Margie's Beef Stand & Wing House

4948 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
American
Last inspected: May 3, 2017
70
Score
Medium Risk

Margie's Beef Stand & Wing House has been inspected four times since 2016. The most recent visit was on May 3, 2017. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Margie's Beef Stand & Wing House's record stops at May 3, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Margie's Beef Stand & Wing House on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 3, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON GLASS CHEST FREEZER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES.MEAT SLICER,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,UNUSED FRYER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.POTATO PEELER,ROLLING CART.MUST DEFROST GLASS CHEST FREEZER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR AREA NEAR REAR DOOR,BEHIND STEAM TABLE.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE COOKING KETTLE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM REAR FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA,UNUSED WALK IN FREEZER,ALL ROOMS IN BASEMENT,REAR YARD AREA (UNUSED TRUCK BODY,UNUSED COOLER,FISH TANK,ETC),
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 20, 2017
Routine
14 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.OBSERVED A APPX.10LB FROZEN UNWRAPPED COOKED ITALIAN BEEF STORED ON TOP OF APPX.25LBS FROZEN UNWRAPPED RAW PORK RIB TIPS IN A LARGE BLACK PLASTIC BIN STORED INSIDE OF GLASS CHEST FREEZER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST KEEP RAW AND COOKED FOODS SEPERATED.APPX.35 LBS. $50(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED FOR STAFF.OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NO SOAP,EMPTY SOAP DISPENSER INSIDE OF SINK BASIN AND MOP BUCKET WITH MOP STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK.MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND REMOVED ARTICLES FROM SINK AND IN FRONT OF AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO MOP SINK AND HOT WATER TANK,ON FLOOR BEHIND CLUTTER IN REAR FOOD & PAPER STORAGE.APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR.ALSO NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND A RECEIPT OF SERVICE .(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER .MUST PROVIDE A OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON GLASS CHEST FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES.MEAT SLICER,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,UNUSED FRYER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.POTATO PEELER,ROLLING CART.MUST DEFROST GLASS CHEST FREEZER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT AND BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND HOLE IN FLOOR BEHIND PIPE AT STEAM TABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR AREA NEAR REAR DOOR,BEHIND STEAM TABLE,DAMAGED CEILING IN LOBBY AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS,FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS NEAR 3- COMP SINK AND REAR HAND SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE COOKING KETTLE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM PREP TABLES,REAR FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA,UNUSED WALK IN FREEZER,ALL ROOMS IN BASEMENT,REAR YARD AREA (UNUSED TRUCK BODY,UNUSED COOLER,FISH TANK,ETC),PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 8, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR SLICER, AND POTATO CHOPPER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA CEILING VENT AND WA;LL OVER COOKING AREA DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE DUST. ALSO REPAIR CEILING WATER DAMAGED OVER FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE PROPANE TANK IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING.
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Jan 25, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Margie's Beef Stand & Wing House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Margie's Beef Stand & Wing House on file is from May 3, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Margie's Beef Stand & Wing House?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Margie's Beef Stand & Wing House.

Has Margie's Beef Stand & Wing House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Margie's Beef Stand & Wing House have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Margie's Beef Stand & Wing House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.