M2 Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 29, 2023
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M2 Cafe has been inspected six times since 2018. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 29, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. M2 Cafe's record stops at Mar 29, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.
“City of chicago food service sanitation certificate” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting M2 Cafe on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 29, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, BAGELS WITH CREAM CHEESE, DELI MEAT SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. THE FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION.
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May 12, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT 110.0F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MAINTENANCE ARRIVED ON SITE TO FIX PLUMBING ISSUE.
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Sep 10, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 2, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT (3 DOOR FREEZER) WHERE NEEDED.
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Apr 16, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING RTE TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERTAURES IN REFREIGERATOR IN PREP AREA; CHICKEN @56.7F,EGG SALAD @49.0F AND PICO @56.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD ALL COLD FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH PROOF OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS (ROASTED CHICKEN SLICES, PRECOOKED EGGS,TUNA,SOUPS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTUCTED MANAGER THAT AT LEAST ONE PERSON ON SITE SHOULD HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE, OR RECIPROCITY RECEIPT WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD OR CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN CCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS (TUNA AND EGG SALAD,PRECOOKED EGGS, CHOPPED TOMATOES, SLICED AVOCADO,ETC) WIT IMPOROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABLES (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) FOR ALL TCS FOODS PREAPRED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRIANT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN BOTTOM OF CONDIMENT HOLDING DRAWERS IN SELF SERVICE STATION OF DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 29, 2018
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed duct tape used as a means of repair in the following areas: 1 door refrigerator, a along door gaskets. Also along floor and wall junction on 2nd pillar, near prep area. Instructed manager to remove/replace and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed 2 door prep cooler at front prep counter with torn and broken door gaskets. Instructed manager to replace and maintain at all times.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed top exterior surface of sneeze guard, located at front counter covered with dust. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed chipped paint on middle pillar, next to prep station. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal surface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain. Observed excessive dust on vent cover in dry storage closet. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED ITEMS (YOGURT PARFAIT) IN 1 DOOR COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PREPACKAGED, TO-GO FOOD ITEMS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATES, THAT CONTAINS: NAME OF PRODUCT, ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER/PACKAGER, LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND ALLERGENS, NET WEIGHT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was M2 Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at M2 Cafe on file is from Mar 29, 2023. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at M2 Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at M2 Cafe.
Has M2 Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at M2 Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at M2 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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