D and M Cafe
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2015
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D and M Cafe appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2010. On Aug 12, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. D and M Cafe's record stops at Aug 12, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so D and M Cafe is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 12, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE. INFROMATION PROVIDED.
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Aug 5, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA CORNERS AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN THE FREEZER ROOM. REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ADVISED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM ALL PREP AND REAR STORAGES AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN UNDER STOVE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND SMALL ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, FRONT, REAR AND ALL STORAGE AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS FROM DUST AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT, COLD AND FREEZER UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DE-CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE, OFFICE ; REMOVE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE. INFROMATION PROVIDED.
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Aug 20, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AND FILTERS ABOVE STOVE,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEATIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS NEAR PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA AND AT WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER OVER LIGHTS IN PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE AN ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Apr 22, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD ALONG EAST WALL IN PREP AREA. REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WASHROOM (PEELING PAINT). SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEPARATE CONDIMENTS FROM BLEACH IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 16, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 30 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM, BEHIND REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM, IN CLOSET WHERE FURNACE IS LOCATED, AND UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE - MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS AND UPDATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH CURRENT INFORMATION - CITATION ISSUED - SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: BROKEN 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN, ALL SHELVES AND PREP TABLES IN SAME AREA, COOKING EQUIPMENT & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG BALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE(BASEBOARDS) THROUGHOUT. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR BY HALLWAY CLOSET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN HALLWAY CLOSET, AND REMOVE ALL DISHES FROM MOP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Oct 28, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was D and M Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at D and M Cafe on file is from Aug 12, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at D and M Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at D and M Cafe.
Has D and M Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at D and M Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at D and M Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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