MATHER'S MORE THEN A CAFE.
3235 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
13 of 16 inspections passed, 3 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 82020FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP HAND SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM AN OPEN FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (PREMISES HAS HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AVAILABLE ON SITE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SIDE WALLS NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SAID PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MAR 202019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FAT FRYER CABINET GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DEEP FAT FRYER CABINET. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS OVER LIGHTS AT HOT LINE HOOD GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD GREASY AROUND HOOD SCREENS AT HOT LINE AREA.INSRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND SCREENS. CORE VIOLATION
JAN 252018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CLOTH TOWELS AND PAPER LINERS ON SHELVING UNDER FLATWARE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE TOWELS AND PAPER FROM SHELVING AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DEEP FAT FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FRYER CABINETS.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER HOT LINE HOOD DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS UNDER HOOD AT THE HOT LINE.
AUG 12017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE, STORAGE, PREP AND COUNTER SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA, SHELF UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK IN REAR, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES GARBAGE CONTAINER AND LID IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.--------------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE AND STAIN BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND SPRAYER IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB UNDER KITCHEN HOOD IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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OCT 252016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FLOOR NOT CLEAN BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
MAR 32016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
CLUTTER 2ND AND FIRST FLOOR STORAGES, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN,
FEB 252016FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WATER WHEN SINK IS DRAINING OVERFLOWS UNTO FLOOR, NOT PROPERLY DRAINING INTO SEWER LINE, BACKING UP ONTO KITCHEN FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR SURFACE AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FLOOR NOT CLEAN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE BY DINING ROOM,
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED PROPERLY, RESTRICT STORING ON TOP OF FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCT, MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR STORING BELONGINGS,
FAUCET IN MENS BATHROOM HAS LOW WATER PRESSURE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
THERMOMETER NOT CONSPICUOUS IN FRONT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
CLUTTER 2ND AND FIRST FLOOR STORAGES, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
DIRTY WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON FRONT COUNTER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION,
APR 272015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, PREP COOLER, DISH MACHINE, EXPOSED HAND SINK DIVIDERS WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP AREA, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES WITH GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AND IN PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR CLOSET (BY REAR EXIT DOOR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOV 62014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Above violation still remaining(Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).
Above violation still remaining(Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged wall tiles by dish machine shall be repaired/replaced. Walls in rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning).
OCT 272014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found/observed rear entrance/exit door(south), not rodent proofed, door 1/4 in gap on bottom of door.Citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged wall tiles by dish machine shall be repaired/replaced. Walls in rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FEB 102014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS/PANS ON SHELVINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOUND ALUMINUM FOILS ON BOTTOMS OF WORK PREP TABLES USED AS LINERS-MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOUND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE REAR 3 DOOR COOLER,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,EXTERIOR SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT,KNOZZLES TO FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR IS LEAKING AT DRAIN PIPE-MUST REPAIR.
JUN 62013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Front counter shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of kitchen shelving/racks by prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine need cleaning(detailed).
Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
JAN 192012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COOKING HOOD UNCLEAN,MUST CALL SERVICE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR 3 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. COUNTER TOP BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE AND SOUP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FOOD CART IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,JOB ORDER TO SEAL CRACKED FLOORS HAS BEEN SUBMITTED,2ND FLR IS USED FOR STORING DRY SUPPLIES,NO CANNED FOODS/ NO PACKAGED FOOD IN 2ND FLR
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS ON DISH AREA NEEDS RE CAULKING; WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINE DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. VENT COVER OF 1 COOLER UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FEB 282011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Can opener and exterior between equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor on second floor storage area not sealed or maintained. Instructed to install sealant on floor to have non-porous finish.
Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Supplies in second floor not properly stored. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
JUN 212010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT PREP TABLE AND FRONT HANDSINK, AT THIS TIME PREP TABLE IS NOT BEING USED,BREAD TOASTER IS ON THE TABLE; COOKING HOOD WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CABINETS UNDER SODA MACHINE,SHELVES UNDER HEATING EQUIPMENT,SHELVES/RACKES FOR CLEAN PLATE,EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS AROUND STORAGE AREA IN MEZZANINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MISSING CEILING TILE AT THE MEZZANINE STOREAGE AREA MUST BE REPLACED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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