M Kafe
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2013
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Score
M Kafe appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2011. M Kafe was last inspected on Aug 26, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at M Kafe since Aug 26, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Aug 26, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDES COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING ON CEILING AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT RODENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Jun 11, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MEDIUM MIXER ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM FLOOR AND PROVIDE A BASE.
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May 21, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A PLASTIC GREEN GLASS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WITH ICE IN IT. ALSO BOTTOM OF THE ICE BIN(SAME UNIT) ACCUMULATE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLASS AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP TO PICK-UP ICE TO SERVE TO CUSTOMERS AND MAKE SMOOTHIES, ALSO MUST CLEAN INSIDE THE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ITEMS BEHIND THE COOLER AND OTHER UNIT,UNABLE TO CHECK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MEDIUM MIXER ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM FLOOR AND PROVIDE A BASE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF STOVE, BOTTOM PART. REMOVE BURNED FOOD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DANGLING SPIDER WEB FROM CEILING,ABOVE THE MEAT SLICER. NORTH EAST CORNER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM VENT COVERS IN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Sep 2, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 1, 2011
License
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN FOOD UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTILES ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RAW WOOD INSIDE CABINET AT COUNTER, AND REFINISHE BADLY WORN OUT WOODEN PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,AND REPAIR DOUGH PIN ON MIXER BOWL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON THE FOLLOWINGS:TOILET BOWL,TOILET SEAT,INSIDE MICROWAVE OVEN,GRILL OVEN,EXTERIORS OF COOLERS & DOUGH PROOFER,DOUGH MIXER BOWL,DOUGH PRESSER ROLLER EQUIPMENT,MOP SINK,EXTERIORS OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINER,AND STEAMER INSIDE DOUGH PROOFER EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE RESTROOM,AND AT LARGE DOUGH MIXER BOWL.REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES BY ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN ,AND SEAL GAPS ON FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE TO THE RESTROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND MICROWAVE OVEN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN RESTROOM AND IN DINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was M Kafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at M Kafe on file is from Aug 26, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at M Kafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at M Kafe.
Has M Kafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at M Kafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at M Kafe 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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