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Mather'S More Than a Cafe

7134 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 · Norwood Park · Restaurant · High risk
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61/100

Clean record — passed all 11 inspections

Inspections
11
7 passed
Last Inspected
2019-06-10
Pass Rate
64%
0 failures
Score
61/100
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11 consecutive passes, most recently 2019-06-10
No failures across all 11 inspections on record
Sanitation issues found across 23 inspections
Other issues found across 4 inspections
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Sanitation critical 23×
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Other critical
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Pest Activity minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
2019-06-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIP FOR HOT DISHWASHING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET TEST STRIPS FOR HOT DISHWASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED REAR OF RANGE AND GRILL GREASY AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN REAR SIDE OF RANGE AND GRILL AT HOT LINE AREA. CORE VIOLATION

2018-08-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED - -

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A) FOUND NO CONSUMARY ADVISORY DISCLOSING PARTIALLY COOKED,OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS,OR THERE IS NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

2017-11-27 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed grease and food debris on the floor around the fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed slight grease accumulation on the exhaust hood. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

2017-03-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Observed the rear exposed handsink not accessible- found a rolling dish cart blocking access to said sink multiple times throughout inspection. Instructed facility that all exposed handsinks must be maintained and be accessible at all times. Facility...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed the floor under the cooking line to have dirt and food debris on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

2016-06-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED (08-10-2015) ON PREMISE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO POST. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)

minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA (UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAIN FLOOR BY DISH MACHINE) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR COFFEE AND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.--------MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR ELECTRICAL STORAGE ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

2015-08-10 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXHAUST HOOD, CAN HOLDER, EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.

2014-07-14 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ALSO OBSERVED SODA SYRUP BUILD UP/CALCIUM BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE NOZZLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 2 AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

2013-07-02 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.

minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS WITH DEBRIS AT REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2012-02-24 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES,RACKS IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND GRILL NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BASE WALLS UNDER 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WALLS ON 2 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MISSING 1 CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA MUST ...

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETER MUST BE PROVIDED IN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER-FRON...

2011-06-14 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). Cabinet storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink, storage shelving need cleaning, floor in rear storage room need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light shields in kitchen prep areas, coolers, exhaust canopy not clean need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, coolers, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

2010-03-10 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOODS IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED /M...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. POTATO CUTTER UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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