Ma&I
Last inspected: Jun 19, 2015
95
Score
Going back to 2010, Ma&I has 12 inspections in the public record. Ma&I was last inspected on Jun 19, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Ma&I dates to Jun 19, 2015.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jun 19, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Jun 12, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND THE BAR, CARRY OUT STATION AND INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE ROACH ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS ON THE SHELF UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND WHEELS OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND THE WHEELS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE WALLS AND OPENINGS-VOIDS IN THE WALLS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES AT THE WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 DRAIN PLUGS TO PROPERLY DO DISHES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Jun 3, 2015
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: OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH ON THE GASKET OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA, 1 LIVE ROACH ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA, 1 LIVE ROACH BY THE SOUTH DOOR TO GO FROM THE REAR TO THE FRONT PREP AREA AND 2 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE AND/OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS ON THE SHELF UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND WHEELS OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND THE WHEELS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE WOK STATION ON THE COOKLINE LEAKING AND CAUSING WATER TO ACCUMULATE OVER THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 DRAIN PLUGS TO PROPERLY DO DISHES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Dec 17, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES. POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FRYERS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE RUST, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP, PREP TABLE NEAR THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN 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: WALL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR AT COVING. COVING DOWN AND HOLES IN WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALL AT DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. LIGHTS IN STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 24, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ALL RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE ICE MACHINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 16, 2014
Routine
5 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: EVIDENENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT FRONT SUSHI BAR AREA. OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES 5-6 AND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES AT THE SIDES OF A CABINET AND INSIDE OF THE CABINET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND CLEAN ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPTER OPEN AND OVERFLOWING. GREASE CONTAINER HAS LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AT THE TOP WITH GREASE DRIPPING AT THE SIDES. GROUND HAS GREASE STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE/GREASE NOT MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ALL RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE ICE MACHINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 23, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLERS AND THE PREP TABLES (REMOVE RUST.)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA-REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND FOOD SPLATTERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 29, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS BY/UNDER THE DISHMACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.
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Aug 13, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.(SHOES, CLOTHES, ETC.)
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Jul 22, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 07/15/11
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 07/15/11
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 07/15/11
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Jul 15, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (07/22/11).
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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. PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED AND COOKLINE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK PITS. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS AND REPAIR DAMAGED COOLER GASKETS.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED LOWER SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD WITH FOOD BUILD UP, COOLER GASKETS, EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN 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. FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR AROUND MOP SINK(GROUT LOW). MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND MOP SINK.
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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. WALLS NOT CLEAN AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND MOP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Jun 23, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Found shelving units not clean at rear storage areas.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Food hanndler not wearing hair restraint.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Found wash cloths not properly stored.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ma&I last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ma&I on file is from Jun 19, 2015. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ma&I?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Ma&I.
Has Ma&I's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ma&I have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ma&I 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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