MICHAEL'S ON MAIN CAFE.
8750 W BRYN MAWR AVE · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 13 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD WHILE WASHING HANDS
MAY 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
MUST PROPERLY MARKED AND MAINTAINED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH 2-DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD WHILE WASHING HANDS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL EQUIPMENT,INSIDE CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD FROM TOP OF FOOD STORAGE AND HEATING EQUIPMENT
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED ON SODA DISPENSING MACHINE -ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN FREEZER. –
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT FIXTURES AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS TO PROVIDE PROPER STRENGTH OF LIGHT IN ALL AREAS
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
DEC 182017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Observed prepared foods in the walk in cooler not labeled properly. Instructed facility to maintain all prepared foods properly labeled if to be held longer than 24 hours.
Observed dirt and debris accumulated on the walk in cooler shelves. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed a foodhandler working without proper hair restraints. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must wear proper hair restraints while handling food or food contact surfaces.
DEC 112017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
Observed previous minor violations from report # 1989868, dated 3-1-17, not corrected: Violation 30- " Observed prepackaged foods (pie, cookies, etc) for customer self service unlabeled. Instructed facility that all self service packaged foods must be labeled with name, date, ingredients/allergens, and location of production or sale. Instructed to correct and maintain." Violation 35- "Observed dust buildup on the vent covers near the prep area entrance. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain." Violation 38- "Observed the three compartment sink faucet neck to have multiple leaks. Instructed facility to repair and maintain." Violation 40- "Observed both front prep coolers to have malfunctioning thermometers. Instructed facility to replace and maintain." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
Observed prepared foods in the walk in cooler not labeled properly. Instructed facility to maintain all prepared foods properly labeled if to be held longer than 24 hours.
Observed dirt and debris accumulated on the walk in cooler shelves. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed a foodhandler working without proper hair restraints. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must wear proper hair restraints while handling food or food contact surfaces.
MAR 12017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
Observed previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1953818, dated 9-6-16: Violation 42- "Employees must wear hair restraint in food prep area (front/rear)." All foodhandlers corrected at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
Observed prepackaged foods (pie, cookies, etc) for customer self service unlabeled. Instructed facility that all self service packaged foods must be labeled with name, date, ingredients/allergens, and location of production or sale. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Observed both front prep coolers to have torn gaskets on doors. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
Observed the floor drain to be dirty under the front exposed handsink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed dirt accumulation on the wall behind and below the three compartment sink. Also observed dust buildup on the vent covers near the prep area entrance. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.
Observed the three compartment sink faucet neck to have multiple leaks. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
Observed both front prep coolers to have malfunctioning thermometers. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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SEP 62016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND COUNTER SHELVES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING UNUSED TOASTER OVEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA OR REMOVE.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN FRONT PREP ESPECIALLY BEHIND COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNIT/STEAM TABLE AND IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.-------KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS ON PREMISES.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON FRONT COUNTER SHELVES IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE COUNTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA (FRONT/REAR).
MAR 192015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. OBSERVED CONDIMENTS (COUTONS, NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT) EXPOSED AT SALAD BAR THAT ON COUNTER TOP AND NOT COVERED PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS UNDER SNEEZE GUARD OR KEEP COVERED TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR HANDLED-CHICKEN AT 162.9 F. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AND HABE CERTIFICATE POSTED DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, STORAGE CABINETS AND ALONG SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
VENTILATION COVERS, CEILING TILE, AND LIGHT COVERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
THERMOMETERS NOT VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
FEB 252014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FRONT SODA SYRUP CABINET DOOR IN POOR REPAIR/DOOR MISSING ONE HINDGE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR.
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT COVER MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR LIGHT BULBS.
FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING ALSO NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AND PROVIDE/INSTALL AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR SAID ICE MACHINE.
NO THEROMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT (NAKED JUICE HELD INSIDE COOLER). MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
APR 22013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED A GRAYISH,YELLOWISH SUBSTANCE ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES EMPTY THE ICE BIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ON REGULAR BASES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.(CHICKEN, CHILI,OTHER SOUPS AND SANDWICHES ETC). MANAGER ARRIVED BY END OF INSPECTION (10AM) CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON BASE BOARD BY THE ICE MACHINE.....ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
JUL 262012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA (NEXT TO ICE MACHINE) AND ALSO NOT ACCESSIBLE. NOTED CLEANING SUPPLIES (BROOMS AND MOP AND MOP BUCKET) IN FRONT OF THE SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL EMPLOYEES PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TABLE UNDER GRILL ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT BEHIND PREP LINE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 3RD COMPARTMENT (FAR RIGHT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
AUG 292011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.
Interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase, walk-in freezer and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Floor drains not covered in prep area. Instructed to cover all open floor drains with covers.
Ventilation covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
JAN 42010FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
must provide pest control log book.
Pastry door not in good repair. must repair
must clean in detail and repair the basenoard in the prep area.
must clean in detail the walls by the knife rack.
need to replace burned out light bulb and provide light shield in the prep front area.
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