Mather's More Than a Cafe
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2019
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Score
Going back to 2010, Mather's More Than a Cafe has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 10, 2019. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Mather's More Than a Cafe's record stops at Jun 10, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Mather's More Than a Cafe's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jun 10, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIP FOR HOT DISHWASHING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET TEST STRIPS FOR HOT DISHWASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR OF RANGE AND GRILL GREASY AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN REAR SIDE OF RANGE AND GRILL AT HOT LINE AREA. CORE VIOLATION
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Aug 27, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A) FOUND NO CONSUMARY ADVISORY DISCLOSING PARTIALLY COOKED,OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS,OR THERE IS NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED - -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Nov 27, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed grease and food debris on the floor around the fryer. Instructed facility to clean 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 slight grease accumulation on the exhaust hood. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Mar 31, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the rear exposed handsink not accessible- found a rolling dish cart blocking access to said sink multiple times throughout inspection. Instructed facility that all exposed handsinks must be maintained and be accessible at all times. Facility relocated cart during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor under the cooking line to have dirt and food debris on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jun 16, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED (08-10-2015) ON PREMISE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO POST. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA (UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAIN FLOOR BY DISH MACHINE) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR COFFEE AND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.--------MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR ELECTRICAL STORAGE ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Aug 10, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD, CAN HOLDER, EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
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Jul 14, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ALSO OBSERVED SODA SYRUP BUILD UP/CALCIUM BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE NOZZLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 2 AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 2, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS WITH DEBRIS AT REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 24, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. SHELVES,RACKS IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOOR BEHIND GRILL NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. BASE WALLS UNDER 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WALLS ON 2 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MISSING 1 CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA MUST BE REPLACED; TINY HOLE ON CEILING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE SEALED
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETER MUST BE PROVIDED IN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER-FRONT AREA
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Jun 14, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). Cabinet storage shelving 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, 3 compartment sink, storage shelving need cleaning, floor in rear storage room 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, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep areas, coolers, exhaust canopy not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, coolers, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Mar 10, 2010
Routine
3 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. FOODS IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED /MUST BE COVERED
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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. POTATO CUTTER UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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 Jun 10, 2019. The public record contains 11 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 six 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 three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mather's More Than a 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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