Mama's Grill & Deli Company
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2017
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Mama's Grill & Deli Company four times, with records going back to 2017. The most recent report on file is from Oct 10, 2017. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Public records show no inspections at Mama's Grill & Deli Company since Oct 10, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Mama's Grill & Deli Company's 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Oct 10, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK(SLOW DRAINING).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL VENT ABOVE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 45.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, TURKEY BREAST 53.5F, TURKEY HAM 54.9F, ROAST BEEF 50.9F, CHICKEN BREAST 48.9F, SOUR CREAM 51.9F, TZATZIKI SAUCE 48.7F, COOKED GROUND BEEF 46.3F. OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 70.2F IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD.APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AND $150 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDER SEASONINGS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Jul 14, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COUNTER, SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNSER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD AND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 7, 2017
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.1-65.5F,FRONT AND REAR PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS NOT TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. ALL COOLERS MUST BE TURNED ON, OPERABLE AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COUNTER, SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNSER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD AND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 6, 2017
License
14 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS MUST BE TURNED ON, OPERABLE AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE MISSING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COUNTER, SHELVING UNITS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNSER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD AND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mama's Grill & Deli Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mama's Grill & Deli Company on file is from Oct 10, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mama's Grill & Deli Company?
Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mama's Grill & Deli Company.
Has Mama's Grill & Deli Company's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mama's Grill & Deli Company have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mama's Grill & Deli Company means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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