Mamma Mia Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2015
86
Score
Public records show six inspections at Mamma Mia Restaurant stretching back to 2013. Mamma Mia Restaurant was last inspected on Aug 14, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Mamma Mia Restaurant since Aug 14, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited five times.
Mamma Mia Restaurant's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Aug 14, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, BEEF, SALADS, SANDWICHES, PIZZA ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 4, 2015
Routine
9 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: FOUND APPROXIMATELY OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4 GAP/OPENING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, BEEF, SALADS, SANDWICHES, PIZZA ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE. NOTED KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST RESEAL UNSEALED WALL NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE MIXER IN PREP/COOKING AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE DRAWER COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 12, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage cabinet in kitchen prep area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Apr 15, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: No ice bin cover for the ice bins at bar area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: West Wall near the cooking equipments must be finished to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: No light shields on lights in the kitchen.Light bulbs must be shielded or provide shatter-proof lighting.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: No exposed handsink at bar area.Instructed to provide. No visible backflow prevention device for the ice maker.Instructed to provide and maintain.
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Apr 8, 2014
Routine
9 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: No pest control log book on the premises. Instructed to provide,maintain with all required documents and have available to the inspectors at all times.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 certified food manager on the premises when potentially hazardous foods are being handled.Pizza sauce at 166.1 F,. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: No customer advisory posting posted for the public view-serving hamburgers. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: No ice bin cover for the ice bins at bar area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: West Wall near the cooking equipments must be finished to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: No light shields on lights in the kitchen.Light bulbs must be shielded or provide shatter-proof lighting.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door must be self closing.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: No exposed handsink at bar area.Instructed to provide. No visible backflow prevention device for the ice maker.Instructed to provide and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles must be removed from the rear of the premises due to potential pest harborage.
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Oct 25, 2013
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around bathroom sink in state of disrepair, shall be replaced/repaired, cabinet that had exposed raw wood by pop dispensing unit, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had openings, hole by pop dispensing unit, shall be repaired/sealed., walls that had openings, gaps in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mamma Mia Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mamma Mia Restaurant on file is from Aug 14, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mamma Mia Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mamma Mia Restaurant.
Has Mamma Mia Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mamma Mia Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mamma Mia Restaurant 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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