M & R Foods
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2018
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Score
M & R Foods appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 9, 2018. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at M & R Foods since Mar 9, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so M & R Foods trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Mar 9, 2018
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICER, PREP TABLES, DISPLAY SHELVES, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF POP CHIPS AND POTATO CHIPS TORN, GNAWED, ADULTERATED WITH MICE DROPPINGS AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL FOOD DISPLAYED AND OFFERED FOR SALE SHALL BE WHOLESOME, FREE FROM ADULTERATION, CONTAMINATION AND SAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM REPORT #2145862 ON 3-2-18 NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES.
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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, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SALES AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN/PAINT WALLS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 2, 2018
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DELI MEAT, HEAD CHEESE 50.4F, TURKEY 50.2F,BOLOGNA 50.1F, HAM 48.9F, RAW GROUND BEEF 47.8F, SAUSAGE LINKS 50F, PORK CHOPS 49.1F, BACON 49.3F STORED IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $70 OF MEAT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FILLED WITH PACK OF GREEN SCRUBBERS, NO PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINK AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE NEAR MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN WATER HEATER ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL UNDER ELECTRICAL PANEL, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG NORTH WALL UNDER POP DISPLAY SHELVES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON PET STORAGE SHELVES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER UTILITY SINK AND WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES BETWEEN BREAD AND POP DISPLAY SHELVES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN POP STORAGE ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES DISPLAY SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDIN EQUIPMENT.
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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, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SALES AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN/PAINT WALLS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL SOILED MOP WATER TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 19, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR AREA OUTSIDE NOT MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER AND UNNECESSAY ARTICLES,IE CARPET MATS, SHELVING UBITS, RACKS AND LARGE AMOUNT OF CRATES, ETC.MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Feb 18, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA, SALES AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN MEAT PREP AREA.
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Feb 11, 2016
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 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR WATER HEATER AND EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. MANAGER PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN SANITIZER TEST KIT FOR 3-COMPARTMENT ON 3-24-15. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICER AND PREP TABLES IN MEAT PREP AREA, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA, SALES AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN MEAT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Mar 24, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND A PAN INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITIONER/SPLASH GUARD TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK SEPARATING IT FROM THE PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA (IN BACK OF THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER). MUST 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 FIX THE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER AND THE WALL BY THE PIPES IN THE MIDDLE (NORTH WALL) 0F THE STORE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMOKE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AS WELL AS SMELLED IT. FOUND A BOX BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER USED AS GARBAGE WITH A CIGARETTE BUTT AND ASHES INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO NOT SMOKE IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OR WITHIN 15 FEET OF THE DOORS ESTABLISHMENT. 7-28-020 (C)
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Aug 20, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING OR PALLETS FOR STORAGE. DEFROST INTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SLICERS, SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING 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: REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MEAT PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. REPAIR WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Aug 10, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL AND EXPOSED SINK FILLED WITH DRAINBOARD AND DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND REMOVE ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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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 TWO LIVE FLIES INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND SEVERAL LIVE FLIES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED GROUND BEEF 170.9F AND SLICED DELI MEAT PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING OR PALLETS FOR STORAGE. DEFROST INTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SLICERS, SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING 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: REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MEAT PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. REPAIR WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA (SPILLS).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was M & R Foods last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at M & R Foods on file is from Mar 9, 2018. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at M & R Foods?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at M & R Foods.
Has M & R Foods' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at M & R Foods have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at M & R Foods means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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