Mather's More Then a Cafe — Mather's More Than a Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2020
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Going back to 2010, Mather's More Then a Cafe — Mather's More Than a Cafe has 16 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 16, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Mather's More Then a Cafe — Mather's More Than a Cafe is from Jan 16, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mather's More Then a Cafe — Mather's More Than a Cafe is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jan 16, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 8, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM AN OPEN FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (PREMISES HAS HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AVAILABLE ON SITE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SIDE WALLS NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SAID PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP HAND SINK.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Mar 20, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAT FRYER CABINET GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DEEP FAT FRYER CABINET. CORE VIOLATION
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS OVER LIGHTS AT HOT LINE HOOD GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS. CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD GREASY AROUND HOOD SCREENS AT HOT LINE AREA.INSRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND SCREENS. CORE VIOLATION
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Jan 25, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLOTH TOWELS AND PAPER LINERS ON SHELVING UNDER FLATWARE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE TOWELS AND PAPER FROM SHELVING AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DEEP FAT FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FRYER CABINETS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER HOT LINE HOOD DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS UNDER HOOD AT THE HOT LINE.
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Aug 1, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE, STORAGE, PREP AND COUNTER SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA, SHELF UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK IN REAR, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES GARBAGE CONTAINER AND LID IN REAR PREP AREA.
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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 FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE 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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.--------------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE AND STAIN BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND SPRAYER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB UNDER KITCHEN HOOD IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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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 IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Oct 25, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Mar 3, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER 2ND AND FIRST FLOOR STORAGES, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Feb 25, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WATER WHEN SINK IS DRAINING OVERFLOWS UNTO FLOOR, NOT PROPERLY DRAINING INTO SEWER LINE, BACKING UP ONTO KITCHEN FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR SURFACE AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE BY DINING ROOM,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED PROPERLY, RESTRICT STORING ON TOP OF FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCT, MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR STORING BELONGINGS,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET IN MENS BATHROOM HAS LOW WATER PRESSURE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT CONSPICUOUS IN FRONT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER 2ND AND FIRST FLOOR STORAGES, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: DIRTY WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON FRONT COUNTER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION,
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Apr 27, 2015
Routine
4 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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, PREP COOLER, DISH MACHINE, EXPOSED HAND SINK DIVIDERS WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP AREA, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES WITH GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AND IN PREP AREA.
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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 FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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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 IN REAR CLOSET (BY REAR EXIT DOOR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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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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Nov 6, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged wall tiles by dish machine shall be repaired/replaced. Walls in rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning).
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Oct 27, 2014
Routine
5 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/observed rear entrance/exit door(south), not rodent proofed, door 1/4 in gap on bottom of door.Citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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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/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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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 peeling paint in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged wall tiles by dish machine shall be repaired/replaced. Walls in rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Feb 10, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS/PANS ON SHELVINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ALUMINUM FOILS ON BOTTOMS OF WORK PREP TABLES USED AS LINERS-MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE REAR 3 DOOR COOLER,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,EXTERIOR SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT,KNOZZLES TO FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR IS LEAKING AT DRAIN PIPE-MUST REPAIR.
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Jun 6, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front counter shelving that 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 kitchen shelving/racks by prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine need cleaning(detailed).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in 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 canopy not clean, needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
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Jan 19, 2012
Routine
5 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. COOKING HOOD UNCLEAN,MUST CALL SERVICE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR 3 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. COUNTER TOP BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE AND SOUP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FOOD CART IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE 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 IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,JOB ORDER TO SEAL CRACKED FLOORS HAS BEEN SUBMITTED,2ND FLR IS USED FOR STORING DRY SUPPLIES,NO CANNED FOODS/ NO PACKAGED FOOD IN 2ND FLR
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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. WALLS ON DISH AREA NEEDS RE CAULKING; WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINE DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. VENT COVER OF 1 COOLER UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 28, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener and exterior between equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor on second floor storage area not sealed or maintained. Instructed to install sealant on floor to have non-porous finish.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Supplies in second floor not properly stored. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Jun 21, 2010
Routine
5 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. MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT PREP TABLE AND FRONT HANDSINK, AT THIS TIME PREP TABLE IS NOT BEING USED,BREAD TOASTER IS ON THE TABLE; COOKING HOOD WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CABINETS UNDER SODA MACHINE,SHELVES UNDER HEATING EQUIPMENT,SHELVES/RACKES FOR CLEAN PLATE,EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE
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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. FLOORS AROUND STORAGE AREA IN MEZZANINE UNCLEAN 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. CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MISSING CEILING TILE AT THE MEZZANINE STOREAGE AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mather's More Then a Cafe — Mather's More Than a Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mather's More Then a Cafe — Mather's More Than a Cafe on file is from Jan 16, 2020. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mather's More Then a Cafe — Mather's More Than a Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Mather's More Then a Cafe — Mather's More Than a Cafe.
Has Mather's More Then a Cafe — Mather's More Than a Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mather's More Then a Cafe — Mather's More Than a Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mather's More Then a Cafe — 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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