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Mama K's Cafe

1036 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 21, 2021
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Mama K's Cafe, the earliest from 2019. Mama K's Cafe was last inspected on May 21, 2021. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Mama K's Cafe is from May 21, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate”, showing up four times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Mama K's Cafe squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 21, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON-PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES TURKEY, CHICKEN, MILK, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
2
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING EXPOSED FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
40
82
Jun 26, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
1
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN BOTH UNISEX BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT THAT IS NOT BEING USED (FREEZER, MINI OVEN). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT ANY PEST ACTIVITY.
55
74
Dec 16, 2019
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES HAM, MILK, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
2
90
May 28, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
3
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(SLICED TOMATOES/DELI MEAT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
23
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RINSE/PREPARATION SINK AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE DRIP MACHINE. MUST PROVICE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS BEHIND COFEE MACHINES/EQUIPMENT AT PREPARATION AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST PROVIDE.
55
70
May 24, 2019
License
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(SLICED TOMATOES/DELI MEAT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
23
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020C. MUST PROVIDE
38
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR SANITATION MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
58
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE DRIP MACHINE. MUST PROVICE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RINSE/PREPARATION SINK AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS BEHIND COFEE MACHINES/EQUIPMENT AT PREPARATION AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST PROVIDE.
55
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mama K's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mama K's Cafe on file is from May 21, 2021. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mama K's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mama K's Cafe.

Has Mama K's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mama K's Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mama K's 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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