Michael's on Main Cafe
Last inspected: May 24, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited Michael's on Main Cafe 13 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 24, 2019. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Michael's on Main Cafe's record stops at May 24, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Michael's on Main Cafe on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
May 24, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD WHILE WASHING HANDS
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May 15, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH 2-DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN FREEZER. ?
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT FIXTURES AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS TO PROVIDE PROPER STRENGTH OF LIGHT IN ALL AREAS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY MARKED AND MAINTAINED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD WHILE WASHING HANDS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL EQUIPMENT,INSIDE CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD FROM TOP OF FOOD STORAGE AND HEATING EQUIPMENT
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED ON SODA DISPENSING MACHINE -ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT
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Dec 18, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed prepared foods in the walk in cooler not labeled properly. Instructed facility to maintain all prepared foods properly labeled if to be held longer than 24 hours.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris accumulated on the walk in cooler shelves. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed a foodhandler working without proper hair restraints. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must wear proper hair restraints while handling food or food contact surfaces.
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Dec 11, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Observed previous minor violations from report # 1989868, dated 3-1-17, not corrected: Violation 30- " Observed prepackaged foods (pie, cookies, etc) for customer self service unlabeled. Instructed facility that all self service packaged foods must be labeled with name, date, ingredients/allergens, and location of production or sale. Instructed to correct and maintain." Violation 35- "Observed dust buildup on the vent covers near the prep area entrance. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain." Violation 38- "Observed the three compartment sink faucet neck to have multiple leaks. Instructed facility to repair and maintain." Violation 40- "Observed both front prep coolers to have malfunctioning thermometers. Instructed facility to replace and maintain." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed prepared foods in the walk in cooler not labeled properly. Instructed facility to maintain all prepared foods properly labeled if to be held longer than 24 hours.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris accumulated on the walk in cooler shelves. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed a foodhandler working without proper hair restraints. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must wear proper hair restraints while handling food or food contact surfaces.
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Mar 1, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Observed previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1953818, dated 9-6-16: Violation 42- "Employees must wear hair restraint in food prep area (front/rear)." All foodhandlers corrected at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed prepackaged foods (pie, cookies, etc) for customer self service unlabeled. Instructed facility that all self service packaged foods must be labeled with name, date, ingredients/allergens, and location of production or sale. Instructed to correct and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed both front prep coolers to have torn gaskets on doors. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor drain to be dirty under the front exposed handsink. 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 dirt accumulation on the wall behind and below the three compartment sink. Also observed dust buildup on the vent covers near the prep area entrance. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the three compartment sink faucet neck to have multiple leaks. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Observed both front prep coolers to have malfunctioning thermometers. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Sep 6, 2016
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 PREP AND COUNTER SHELVES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING UNUSED TOASTER OVEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA OR REMOVE.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING 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 GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
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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 WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN FRONT PREP ESPECIALLY BEHIND COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNIT/STEAM TABLE AND IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.-------KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS ON PREMISES.
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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 FRONT COUNTER SHELVES IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE COUNTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA (FRONT/REAR).
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Mar 19, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. OBSERVED CONDIMENTS (COUTONS, NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT) EXPOSED AT SALAD BAR THAT ON COUNTER TOP AND NOT COVERED PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS UNDER SNEEZE GUARD OR KEEP COVERED TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR HANDLED-CHICKEN AT 162.9 F. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AND HABE CERTIFICATE POSTED DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, STORAGE CABINETS AND ALONG SIDES OF 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 EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS, CEILING TILE, AND LIGHT COVERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NOT VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
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Feb 25, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT SODA SYRUP CABINET DOOR IN POOR REPAIR/DOOR MISSING ONE HINDGE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT COVER MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING ALSO NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AND PROVIDE/INSTALL AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR SAID ICE MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT (NAKED JUICE HELD INSIDE COOLER). MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Apr 2, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A GRAYISH,YELLOWISH SUBSTANCE ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES EMPTY THE ICE BIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ON REGULAR BASES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.(CHICKEN, CHILI,OTHER SOUPS AND SANDWICHES ETC). MANAGER ARRIVED BY END OF INSPECTION (10AM) CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON BASE BOARD BY THE ICE MACHINE.....ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jul 26, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA (NEXT TO ICE MACHINE) AND ALSO NOT ACCESSIBLE. NOTED CLEANING SUPPLIES (BROOMS AND MOP AND MOP BUCKET) IN FRONT OF THE SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL EMPLOYEES PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TABLE UNDER GRILL ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
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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 THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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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 WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT BEHIND PREP LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 3RD COMPARTMENT (FAR RIGHT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 29, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior panel of ice machine 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 along wallbase, walk-in freezer and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Floor drains not covered in prep area. Instructed to cover all open floor drains with covers.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Jan 19, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 4, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: must provide pest control log book.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Pastry door not in good repair. must repair
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: must clean in detail and repair the basenoard in the prep area.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: must clean in detail the walls by the knife rack.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: need to replace burned out light bulb and provide light shield in the prep front area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Michael's on Main Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Michael's on Main Cafe on file is from May 24, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Michael's on Main Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Michael's on Main Cafe.
Has Michael's on Main Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Michael's on Main Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Michael's on Main 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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