Mather's More Than a Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2019
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Score
Mather's More Than a Cafe appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Mather's More Than a Cafe's record stops at Jan 9, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mather's More Than a Cafe trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED, HAMBURGERS,EGGS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MENUS MUST HAVE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS, SUGAR, FLOUR,ETC NOT LABELED. MUST INSTALL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, ENCRUSTED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON REAR ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLEREN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS.
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Feb 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER AND GRILL AND THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER ALL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS IN THE HALLWAY ACROSS FROM THE WASHROOMS.
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May 31, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE LEAKING AT THE STOPPER HANDLE UNDER THE LEFT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Aug 4, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR AND NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WALL BEHIND THE GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTALATION IN STAFF/CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RESTROOMS MUST BE VENTED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE, PROVIDED INFROMATION.
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Apr 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN TRHE FRONT PREP AREA ALSO CLEAN THE TABLE WHERE THE MEAT SLICER IS STORED,HAS FOOD PARTICLES ON TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BEHINH COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,HAS FOOD SPILLS ON WALL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,MUST PROVIDE
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Feb 28, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING ALL STORAGE CLOSETS BY WASHROOMS).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR CORNER AND IN STORAGE ROOMS BY WASHROOMS.
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Feb 27, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY IN FINAL RINSE CYCLE, NO RESIDUAL FOUND ON DISHES OR IN MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MANUALLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN SERVICED AND IT HAS BEEN RE-INSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING ALL STORAGE CLOSETS BY WASHROOMS).
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR CORNER AND IN STORAGE ROOMS BY WASHROOMS.
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Mar 19, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS IN COFFEE AND POP STATION AREA, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT(IN KITCHEN, FRONT PREP AREA, AND IN CLOSETS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS IN LIGHTS ABOVE CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST USE UTENSILS WHEREVER POSSIBLE WHEN PREPARING FOOD ON FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SERVICE LINE.
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Feb 4, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRONT CABINETS AND WASTE BIN STORAGE CABINETS,INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND SHELVING RACKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS,FREEZER,ICE MACHINE AND ALONG COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND COVING IN HALLWAY STORAGE CLOSET IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOORS AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AND ACCESS PIPE TO GREASE TRAP AND REMOVE POOLING WATER. (POSSIBLE BREEDING SITE FOR INSECTS)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WATER DAMAGED WALLS IN HALLWAY CLOSET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE ELECTRICAL CLOSETS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Oct 26, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 15, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HAND SOAP IN THE TWO MEN'S CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS OR IN ONE OF THE WOMEN'S CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP.CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-030 H000062419 15 COURT DATE 11/18/2010 10:00AM ROOM 112 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR YOU CAN PAY THE FINE THROUGH THE MAIL SEE BACK OF THE REPORT.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 40-50 MICE DROPPING IN THE BACK ROOM UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE UNDER AND BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIE ESTABLISHMENT. SEROUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.H00062419 15
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN ALL THE COUNTERS,PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT,COFFEE MACHINE. INSTD TO CLEANAND SANITIZE ALL.
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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. CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND STORE ROOMS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN PREP AREAS UNDER COUNTERS, STORE ROOM AND ELECTRIC STORE ROOM. INSTD. TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO RODENT HARBORAGE,
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Mar 12, 2010
Routine
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.CLEAN THE REAR UTILITY SINK.
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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.FAN COVER GUARDS IN THE REACH IN FREEZER AND COOLER NEED CLEANING.
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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. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.CLEAN VENTS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS,ALSO MUST REPAIR LEAKY FACET AT THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mather's More Than a Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mather's More Than a Cafe on file is from Jan 9, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mather's More Than a Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Mather's More Than a Cafe.
Has Mather's More Than a Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mather's More Than a Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mather's More Than a Cafe 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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