JUN 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE.
YOUR CALL. 61/100
7134 W HIGGINS AVE · NORWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 10, 2019 · passed with conditions
7 of 11 inspections passed, 4 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Mar 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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
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
AUG 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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 - -
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.
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.
NOV 272017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 27
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
MAR 312017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 31
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 relocated cart during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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.
JUN 162016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* 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)
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.
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.
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.
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AUG 102015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 10
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
JUL 142014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 14
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
JUL 22013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 2
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
FEB 242012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 24
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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
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
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 BE REPLACED; TINY HOLE ON CEILING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE SEALED
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-FRONT AREA
JUN 142011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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).
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep areas, coolers, exhaust canopy not clean need detailed cleaning.
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.
MAR 102010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 10
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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
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 /MUST BE COVERED
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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