JAN 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE.
YOUR CALL. 70/100
33 E 83RD ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 9, 2019 · passed with conditions
9 of 12 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Mar 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.
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.
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS, SUGAR, FLOUR,ETC NOT LABELED. MUST INSTALL.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, ENCRUSTED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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.
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 272017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 312016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 31
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 42015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 4
2015
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE, PROVIDED INFROMATION.
APR 222014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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
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
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
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 282013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 28
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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).
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 272013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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).
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.
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 192012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 19
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS IN LIGHTS ABOVE CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE AREA.
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 42011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2011
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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)
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR WATER DAMAGED WALLS IN HALLWAY CLOSET.
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.
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 152010FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 15
2010
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
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.
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.
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 122010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 12
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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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