Mora Mia - Cafe & Smoothie Bar

2436 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Mora Mia - Cafe & Smoothie Bar, the earliest from 2021. On Nov 18, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Adequate ventilation & lighting” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: 4-904.11(B) OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINATIN.

Apr 26, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 13, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: FOUND A FOOTNOTE ON THE MENU. FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE OR DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK FOR EGGS SERVED UNDERCOOKED ON MEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK), AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD FILTERS FILLED WITH GREASE AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Jul 27, 2021

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mora Mia - Cafe & Smoothie Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mora Mia - Cafe & Smoothie Bar on file is from Nov 18, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mora Mia - Cafe & Smoothie Bar?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mora Mia - Cafe & Smoothie Bar.

Has Mora Mia - Cafe & Smoothie Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mora Mia - Cafe & Smoothie Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mora Mia - Cafe & Smoothie Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mora Mia - Cafe & Smoothie Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mora Mia - Cafe & Smoothie Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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