Mama Lou's Comfort Kitchen

124 E 35Th St., Chicago, IL 60616

American

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2013

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Mama Lou's Comfort Kitchen is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Mama Lou's Comfort Kitchen since Apr 17, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food in original container, properly labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Mama Lou's Comfort Kitchen's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2013

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK, VERY LOOSE.

Feb 7, 2011

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROZEN FOOD ITEMS FROM SHOPPING BAG AND USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/PLASTIC TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAIN BOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM FLOOR DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UTILITY CLOSET. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

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. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN TOILET ROOM AND UTILITY CLOSET. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET. CLEAN DUSTY VENTS AT PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. WIPE DOWN WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK CLOSET. REPAIR WALL SECTION IN UTILITY CLOSET AND POTS/PANS RACKS. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULB FOR LIGHT BULB IN WAlK-IN COOLER.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mama Lou's Comfort Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mama Lou's Comfort Kitchen on file is from Apr 17, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mama Lou's Comfort Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mama Lou's Comfort Kitchen.

Has Mama Lou's Comfort Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mama Lou's Comfort Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mama Lou's Comfort Kitchen 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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