MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

33 E 83RD ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2019.

Last inspected Jan 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 9

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED, HAMBURGERS,EGGS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MENUS MUST HAVE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS, SUGAR, FLOUR,ETC NOT LABELED. MUST INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, ENCRUSTED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON REAR ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLEREN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS.

FEB 27

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER AND GRILL AND THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER ALL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS IN THE HALLWAY ACROSS FROM THE WASHROOMS.

MAY 31

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE LEAKING AT THE STOPPER HANDLE UNDER THE LEFT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

AUG 4

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR AND NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY WALL BEHIND THE GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO VENTALATION IN STAFF/CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RESTROOMS MUST BE VENTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE, PROVIDED INFROMATION.

APR 22

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN TRHE FRONT PREP AREA ALSO CLEAN THE TABLE WHERE THE MEAT SLICER IS STORED,HAS FOOD PARTICLES ON TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BEHINH COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,HAS FOOD SPILLS ON WALL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,MUST PROVIDE

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FEB 28

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING ALL STORAGE CLOSETS BY WASHROOMS).

Minor Sanitation

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR CORNER AND IN STORAGE ROOMS BY WASHROOMS.

FEB 27

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY IN FINAL RINSE CYCLE, NO RESIDUAL FOUND ON DISHES OR IN MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MANUALLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN SERVICED AND IT HAS BEEN RE-INSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING ALL STORAGE CLOSETS BY WASHROOMS).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR CORNER AND IN STORAGE ROOMS BY WASHROOMS.

MAR 19

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS IN COFFEE AND POP STATION AREA, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE IN REAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT(IN KITCHEN, FRONT PREP AREA, AND IN CLOSETS).

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR.

Minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS IN LIGHTS ABOVE CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST USE UTENSILS WHEREVER POSSIBLE WHEN PREPARING FOOD ON FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SERVICE LINE.

FEB 4

2011

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRONT CABINETS AND WASTE BIN STORAGE CABINETS,INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND SHELVING RACKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS,FREEZER,ICE MACHINE AND ALONG COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND COVING IN HALLWAY STORAGE CLOSET IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOORS AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AND ACCESS PIPE TO GREASE TRAP AND REMOVE POOLING WATER. (POSSIBLE BREEDING SITE FOR INSECTS)

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR WATER DAMAGED WALLS IN HALLWAY CLOSET.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE ELECTRICAL CLOSETS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

OCT 26

2010

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 15

2010

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HAND SOAP IN THE TWO MEN'S CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS OR IN ONE OF THE WOMEN'S CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP.CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-030 H000062419 15 COURT DATE 11/18/2010 10:00AM ROOM 112 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR YOU CAN PAY THE FINE THROUGH THE MAIL SEE BACK OF THE REPORT.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 40-50 MICE DROPPING IN THE BACK ROOM UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE UNDER AND BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIE ESTABLISHMENT. SEROUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.H00062419 15

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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN ALL THE COUNTERS,PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT,COFFEE MACHINE. INSTD TO CLEANAND SANITIZE ALL.

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. CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND STORE ROOMS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN PREP AREAS UNDER COUNTERS, STORE ROOM AND ELECTRIC STORE ROOM. INSTD. TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO RODENT HARBORAGE,

MAR 12

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.CLEAN THE REAR UTILITY SINK.

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.FAN COVER GUARDS IN THE REACH IN FREEZER AND COOLER NEED CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.CLEAN VENTS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS,ALSO MUST REPAIR LEAKY FACET AT THE 3 COMP SINK.

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