Margie's Candies
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 26 inspections at Margie's Candies, the earliest from 2013. The most recent report on file is from Feb 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 400 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM, STORAGE ROOMS, EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA, DINING ROOM ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND THE SEATING BOOTHS, AND BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN THE CABINETS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER OVER 120F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM. THE WATER TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE REGULATED BY THE USER AND WAS 122F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH GARBAGE PILING UP OVER THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE LID CANNOT BE CLOSED AND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE PILED UP AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOESN'T PILE UP OVER THE DUMPSTER LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAPS AT THE REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE OUTDOOR OPENINGS SO THAT ALL DOORS ARE RODENT/INSECT PROOFED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE MICROWAVE OVENS AND INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM/STORAGE AREA. CLEAN CABINETS, CAN OPENER AND SHELVING THROUGH-OUT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK FROM THE HOT WATER TANK AND FROM THE LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE DISHWASHING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE AFFECTED AREA OF THE CEILING.
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Mar 17, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS AND EMPLYEES WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE 60.0F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PLUMBER ON SITE. HOT WATER HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT THE END OF INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE 101.F PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 10, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FRONT PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED ON THE HALLWAY TO THE CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLOW LEAK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR HALLWAY. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE TALL ICE CREAM FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY TO THE CUSTOMESR/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLBASE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BURN OUT BULBS ABOVE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN REAR HALLWAY TO THE CUSTOMERS/EMPLYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2597679 ON 07/18/2024. #39. NOTED SEVERAL ICE CREAM FREEZERS STORED WITH PRODUCT INSIDE IN THE HALLWAY TO THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ALLOWING PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE UNLOCKED FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM THE PUBLIC. #55. NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING BEHIND THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. BASEBOARD WITH OPEN GAPS/CREVICES. MUST REPLACE MISSING COVING AND PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL ALONG THE BASEBOARD. #55.: NOTED DAMAGED CEILING IN THE WASHROOM WITH PEELING PAINT, DAMAGED PLASTER. MUST REPAIR CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. PRIORIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 18, 2024
License
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FRONT REVOLVING DOOR NOTED WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND TORN RODENT PROOF STRIPS ON THE BOTTOM. MUST REPLACE TORN STRIPS AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL AREAS OF THE REVOLVING DOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED SEVERAL ICE CREAM FREEZERS STORED WITH PRODUCT INSIDE IN THE HALLWAY TO THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ALLOWING PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE UNLOCKED FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM THE PUBLIC.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING BEHIND THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. BASEBOARD WITH OPEN GAPS/CREVICES. MUST REPLACE MISSING COVING AND PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL ALONG THE BASEBOARD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DAMAGED CEILING IN THE WASHROOM WITH PEELING PAINT, DAMAGED PLASTER. MUST REPAIR CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Sep 28, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKS ON WALLS OF CHEST FREEZER BY THE DOORWAY LEADING TO THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 16, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED CANDY DISPLAY AT THE FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WAY OF PROTECTING THE CANDY ON DISPLAY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND DUCT TAPE AT THE FRONT SERVICE/ PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID SHELVING UNITS SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS WITH SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP AND INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVING UNITS.
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Sep 15, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 6 GAL. OF MILK(44.9F), 60 CANS OF WHIPPED CREAM (46.0F), 10 LBS OF SLICED CHEESE (48.9F), THREE APPLE PIES (45.2), AND 1LB OF COLESLAW (48.0 F). MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCTS. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX 6 GALLONS AND 12LBS.$340.(PRIORITY 7-38-005), CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS (REFRIGERATORS) AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 46.9 F AND 45.2 F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED REFRIGERATORS MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINS A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CANDY DISPLAY AT THE FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WAY OF PROTECTING THE CANDY ON DISPLAY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND DUCT TAPE AT THE FRONT SERVICE/ PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID SHELVING UNITS SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS WITH SLIGHT DUST BUUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVING UNITS.
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Apr 14, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Jul 29, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDE AT THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREAS AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Jul 20, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND REAR DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDE AT THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREAS AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK PEANUTS CONTAINER FOUND WITHOUT LABEL. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Jun 26, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HOT WATER LOCATED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 87.1F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE SANDWICHES, ICE CREAM ETC ARE PREPARED. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO REQUIRED CLEANING EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS OF THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WET WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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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 AT THE DISH AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH PEELING PLASTIC AS A PROTECTING FOR THE METAL. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DIRTY WALLS AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- CRACKED DAMAGED WALL TILES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SAME SINK.----PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR AREA FREEZER STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL/MAINTAIN.
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Jul 25, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, NO DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING ON THE HEALTH POLICY. MUST IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH TRAINING POLICY AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT FRONT PREP AREA,WERE READY TO EAT FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED:SANDWICHES,SCOOPING ICE CREAM ETC.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT MENTIONED AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR INSTALLED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Jul 11, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, NO DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING ON THE HEALTH POLICY. MUST IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH TRAINING POLICY AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 25 SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND ON RACK WHERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED AT REAR AREA AND SIDE OF FRONT PREP SERVING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-020(C)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT FRONT PREP AREA,WERE READY TO EAT FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED:SANDWICHES,SCOOPING ICE CREAM ETC.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT MENTIONED AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER WITH EXCESS GRIME AND METAL SHAVING AT BLADE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR INSTALLED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Dec 13, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 21, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES CHESSE, CHILI, SOUP, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
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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 DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST 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: FOUND WALLS NOT CLEAN INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATERLINE FOR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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82
Dec 1, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Nov 22, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOTED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: BSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 INCH OPENINGS ON THE BOTTOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUP SALADS SANDWICHES ETC, INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(a)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATORS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIME FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Feb 11, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Feb 3, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 INCH OPENINGS ON THE BOTTOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN A FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 3, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR BY REAR EXIT DOOR/DISHWASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR DISHWASH ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Nov 14, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE FOR THE WASH BOWL SINK IN THE REAR BATHROOM. REPLACE/REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN WASH BOWL SINK COMPONENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN WASH BOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE CUSTOMER/BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE SECOND WASHBOWL LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE BROKEN SINK UNTIL SINK IS REPAIRED.
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Feb 27, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE STATIONARY ICE CREAM SERVING FREEZER HAS A BUILDUP OF ICE CREAM AROUND THE TOPS OF THE LID AREA AND THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE CREAM STORAGE FREEZER BEHIND THE DOOR HAS SOME LEAKED PRODUCT; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME DUST ACCUMULATION WAS FOUND ABOVE THE SERVING AREA ON THE CEILING AND DISPLAY ITEMS, CLEAN IN DETAIL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THE FRONT COOLER THERMOMETER IS INACCURATE, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE ABOVE.
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Oct 30, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.REMOVE AND DUST BUIILDUP BEHIND AND SIDES OF COOLERS,BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR KNOWN WERE IS LOCATED. NO GREASE TRAP PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR KNOWN WERE IS LOCATED
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Oct 22, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE, ALSO DRIPPING ON LEFT SIDE PANEL INTO ICE CUBES OF ICE BIN. INTERIOR PLASTIC COVER THAT COVERS WATER RESERVOIR IS BEEN REPAIRED WITH UNKNOWN MATERIAL,ALSO SAID COVER RIGHT SIDE IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER.IF ANY MATERIAL IS USED TO REPAIR COVER MUST HAVE A FOOD GRADE LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE STORED INSIDE A PLASTIC CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL PLATES SETUP WITH SPOONS AND NAPKINS ON TOP THE DISHES,AT THE FRONT COUNTER,PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DISHES AND INVERT SPOONS OR REMOVE THEM FROM PUBLIC VIEW.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.REMOVE AND DUST BUIILDUP BEHIND AND SIDES OF COOLERS,BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES AT REAR DINING AREA IS STAINED, BUBBLED UP AND SATURED WITH WATER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR KNOWN WERE IS LOCATED. NO GREASE TRAP PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR KNOWN WERE IS LOCATED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Margie's Candies last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Margie's Candies on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Margie's Candies?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Margie's Candies.
Has Margie's Candies' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Margie's Candies have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Margie's Candies 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 Margie's Candies inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Margie's Candies is inspected around two times per year on average.
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