What is Margarita's Pizzeria's health inspection score?

Margarita's Pizzeria has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Margarita's Pizzeria last inspected?

Margarita's Pizzeria was last inspected on May 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Margarita's Pizzeria have?

Margarita's Pizzeria has 51 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Margarita's Pizzeria safe to eat at?

Margarita's Pizzeria has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Margarita's Pizzeria serve?

Margarita's Pizzeria serves Italian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Margarita's Pizzeria

Name: Margarita's Pizzeria
Address: 346 E 75TH ST, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 78

346 E 75TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/13/2026

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Italian•Chatham

Ranked #30 of 39 in ChathamBetter than 80% of italian restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: May 13, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

5.1

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+38 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 77/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (78/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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346 E 75TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

Dec

Jan 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

10 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Jan

Aug 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jun

Jul 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Apr 2026

1 inspections

3 high priority

6 intermediate

Apr

May 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass3 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection

May 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High2 Med

3 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High6 Med

9 total3 risk factors

25/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−5

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM DISH WASHING AREA.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED LARGE OPENINGS IN SCREEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 16 MESH SCREEN TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SOILED WATER AND PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM DISH WASHING AREA.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED SPOON HANDLE LAYING INSIDE PEPPERS ON PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−25 pts

Aug 24

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THICK ICE BUILD UP IN THE FRONT REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA OVENS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN FAUCET.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN/DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, FOUND MISSING WALL TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR/WALL TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE WITH NO PROOF SHE TOOK THE ALLERGEN COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMs TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Med10 Basic

15 total2 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION TO PROVE THEY'RE THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID FORM OF IDENTIFICATION, AND THE ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE FAILED TO PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION TO PROVE THEY'RE THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID FORM OF IDENTIFICATION, AND THE ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINKS MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE REAR PIZZA DOUGH PREP AREA, THE DISHWASHING AREA, AND THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS NEAR THE GREASE TRAP, NEXT TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. ALSO, RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL PRIOR TO BEING RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE DOESN'T HAVE THE ADDRESS OF THE FACILITY THAT HAS BEEN SERVICED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS THAT SHOWS THE FACILITY'S ADDRESS ON THE DOCUMENTATION PROVING IT HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY AN ILLINOIS LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER DUSTING THE PIZZA DOUGH PREP TABLE OFF WITH A BRISTLE BRUSH, INSTEAD OF A WASHCLOTH. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CLEANING UNTENSILS TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA OVENS WITH DISCOLORATION AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, TO PROPERLY TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZER USED FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT COMPATIBLE WITH THE SANITIZER USED TO SANITIZE DISHWARE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE FLOORS AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE NON-SLIP MATS FOR THE FLOORS IN THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOIELT ROOM NEAR THE MOP SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LEVELED AND RUSTY. ALSO, THERE WAS STANDING WATER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FLOORS TO MAKE THE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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