Jane's — Mable's Table
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2025
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Score
Jane's — Mable's Table has been inspected 15 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 28, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A FINAL CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL.
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Mar 8, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED TABLE BEING USED AS SHELVING IN DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAINT TABLE.
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Feb 3, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF BREAD CRUMBS, RICE, ETC NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 21, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY DATE MARKING TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU HOWEVER NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU FOR UNDER COOKED AND RAW FOODS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TON FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 23, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 16, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBO AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER WAS AT 48F AND THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR HAD AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.5F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE COOLERS. OBSERVED MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 48.7F, BLUE CHEESE AT 59.1F, MILK AT 47.1F, AND HALF AND HALF CREAMER AT 47.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED FOOD AND LIQUOR STORED ON SHELVES BELOW WASTE WATER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOOD AND LIQUOR FROM THE SHELVES BELOW THE WASTE WATER LINES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST POST ON THE WALL OR ON THE MENU.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE SHELVES AND SUPPORTS BELOW THE COFFEE STATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST ON THE SHELVES OF THE COFFEE STATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS OF THE DISHROOM MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR THE CRACK ON THE CEILING IN THE CORNER OF THE DISHROOM. MUST SEAL THE WALLS OF THE DISHROOM.
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Jul 15, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 8, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: LARGE AMOUNT OF SCRAMBLED EGGS AND COOKED VEGETABLE MIXTURE AT TEMP OF 57.7F AND ANOTHER BATCH OF SAME FOOD AT TEMP OF 45.7F; BOTH PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WHICH MAINTAINS TEMP OF 38.9F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 10,VALUE 40. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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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 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT BAR AREA AT PRIVATE ROOM AND BAR AT MAIN DINING AREA, REAR PREP AREA AND DISHROOM.APPROX.30 SMALL FLIES. TWO INSECTICIDE GLUE STICKS HANGING FROM CEILING ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA ALSO A YELLOW STICK AT FRONT MAIN BAR. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED FRONT DOOR WITH A GAP OF 1/2" TO 1".INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-5-15,REPORT #1453751 #32-RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR IN NEED OF REPLACING. WOOD UNDER PREP TABLE IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #33-THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTH BAR GUN HOLDERS, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES. ALL WOOD IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #35 WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND BARS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 OBSERVED TODAY(7-8-16)SAME VIOLATIONS)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LID AT WHITE CHEST FREEZER IS RUSTY,BROKE AND WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.REAR PREP AREA. BROKEN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALBRATED,INSTRUCTED TO CALIBRATE OR REPLACE
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 5, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND A LARGE CONTAINER OF SOUP (APPROX 10 GALLONS) IN WALK IN COOLER AT 50.4 DEGREES. MANAGER STATES SOUP WAS MADE THE NIGHT BEFORE. CONTAINER WAS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON COOLING PROPERLY. TOTAL VALUE 80 POUNDS $50.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR IN NEED OF REPLACING. WOOD UNDER PREP TABLE IN NEED OF SEALINF. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTH BAR GUN HOLDERS, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES. ALL WOOD IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND PREP LINE. ALL RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING. 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 DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN IN CORNERS. 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: WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND BARS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 25, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, GLASSWARE AND CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WEST BAR AREA. CLEAN FLOORS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALL BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN WEST BASEMENT. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSIL AND STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
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Feb 20, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ice bins in both bars not provided with covers. Instructed to provide covers form ice in bins. Gaskets not maintained on front prep cooelrs. Instructed to replace worn gaskets.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor not cleaned behind equipment. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor tile missing under cooking equipment. Instructed to replace missing floor tile.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers in toilet room not cleaned. instructed to detail clean covers.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Sprayer at three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Sinks stoppers not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to replace stoppers that does fit properly. Backflow prevent not installed on coffee makers. Instructed to install bacflow preventer.
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Oct 20, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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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. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT IN PREP AREA BY WALK-IN COOLER
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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. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Apr 8, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY, RESTRICT STORING ON SHELVING DESIGNATED FOR FOOD ITEMS
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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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA
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Apr 4, 2011
No Entry
No violations found.
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Feb 25, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 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.MUST RECONNECT SODA LINES DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAINS AT BARS,PROVIDE MISSING ICE BIN COVERS BEHIND COUNTERS.
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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 BENEATH HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,FLOOR BENEATH DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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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.NOTICEABLE DUST BUILD-UP AT CEILING OVER DINING ROOM/FOOD PREP AREA MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOILET ROOM VENTS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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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.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jane's — Mable's Table last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jane's — Mable's Table on file is from Mar 28, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jane's — Mable's Table?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Jane's — Mable's Table.
Has Jane's — Mable's Table's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jane's — Mable's Table have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jane's — Mable's Table means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Jane's — Mable's Table inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jane's — Mable's Table is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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