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NANA'S MARGIE'S TACOS

4646 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

NANA'S MARGIE'S TACOS has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 15, 2012. The most recent inspection, on March 17, 2015, found no infractions.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Food source, labelling and allergens and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 11, 2014. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on April 11, 2014. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on July 9, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 21 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 11, 2014. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 11, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER NOT LABELED AND DATED. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS BUILD-UP OF GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS AND COVES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE BROKEN EQUIPMENT FREOM PREMISES AND LIFT ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FROM FLOOR.
  3. Short Form Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • 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.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN THE WALLS AND SEAL THE HOLES IN THE WALL THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE NEEDED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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.
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. TACO MEAT 156.2 AND POLISH SAUSAGE 160.4. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • 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.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN THE WALLS AND SEAL THE HOLES IN THE WALL THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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.
  5. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • 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,
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN THE WALLS AND SEAL THE HOLES IN THE WALL THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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.
  6. Short Form Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • 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).
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • 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).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP & REACH IN COOLERS,MICROWAVE,POTATOE PEELER,DEEP FRYER CABINETS,UNDER SIDE OF GRILL TABLE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • 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
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM,BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,MISSING DRAINLINE IN PREP COOLER.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS
  7. License

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP & REACH IN COOLERS,MICROWAVE,POTATOE PEELER,DEEP FRYER CABINETS,UNDER SIDE OF GRILL TABLE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • 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.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM,BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,MISSING DRAINLINE IN PREP COOLER.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE PROBE & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.

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