Nana's Margie's Tacos — the Original G & T Margie's Maxwell Street Polish
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2014
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Score
Nana's Margie's Tacos — the Original G & T Margie's Maxwell Street Polish has been inspected five times since 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 11, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Nana's Margie's Tacos — the Original G & T Margie's Maxwell Street Polish's record stops at Apr 11, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 11, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER NOT LABELED AND DATED. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS BUILD-UP OF GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND COVES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE BROKEN EQUIPMENT FREOM PREMISES AND LIFT ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FROM FLOOR.
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Aug 20, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TOPS, SIDES,INSIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL THE REACHIN COOLERS(FOOD DEBRIS ),TRAVEL CARTS, PREPTABLESALL HAVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. ALSO CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS AND SEAL THE HOLES IN THE WALL THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND A LARGE CHEST FREEZER EMPTY WITH A BROKEN TOP IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE OR REMOVE IT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jul 9, 2013
Complaint
6 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: FOUND THE FRONT DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOMOF THE DOOR NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED.BACK DOOR OPEN WITH A GATE ACROSS AND NO SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCREEN DOORS TO THE BACK AND FRONTAND MAKE THE FRONT DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TOPS, SIDES,INSIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL THE REACHIN COOLERS(FOOD DEBRIS ),TRAVEL CARTS, PREPTABLESALL HAVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. ALSO CLAEN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS AND SEAL THE HOLES IN THE WALL THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND A LARGE CHEST FREEZER EMPTY WITH A BROKEN TOP IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE OR REMOVE IT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jul 6, 2012
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF A PREP COOLER AT 67.7F & A 1 DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 60.7F WITH READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FULLY COOKED BEEF BRISKET AT 59.3F,FULLY COOKED BREADED CHICKEN 63.3F,DICED TOMATO 88.1F,CHEESE SAUCE 64.7F,PIZZA PUFFS 76.8F.STORED INSIDE BOTH ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED APPX.27LBS. $70.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,MISSING HANDLE ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR GLASS COOLER,CRACKED GLASS AT FRONT WINDOW,WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP & REACH IN COOLERS,MICROWAVE,POTATOE PEELER,DEEP FRYER CABINETS,UNDER SIDE OF GRILL TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES
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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 CLEAN WALLS OF FOOD DEBRI THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM,BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,MISSING DRAINLINE IN PREP COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS
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Jun 15, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,MISSING HANDLE ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR GLASS COOLER,CRACKED GLASS AT FRONT WINDOW,WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP & REACH IN COOLERS,MICROWAVE,POTATOE PEELER,DEEP FRYER CABINETS,UNDER SIDE OF GRILL TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS OF FOOD DEBRI THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM,BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,MISSING DRAINLINE IN PREP COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nana's Margie's Tacos — the Original G & T Margie's Maxwell Street Polish last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nana's Margie's Tacos — the Original G & T Margie's Maxwell Street Polish on file is from Apr 11, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nana's Margie's Tacos — the Original G & T Margie's Maxwell Street Polish?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Nana's Margie's Tacos — the Original G & T Margie's Maxwell Street Polish.
Has Nana's Margie's Tacos — the Original G & T Margie's Maxwell Street Polish's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nana's Margie's Tacos — the Original G & T Margie's Maxwell Street Polish have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nana's Margie's Tacos — the Original G & T Margie's Maxwell Street Polish 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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