Mother Cluckers
Last inspected: Jun 15, 2022
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Score
Mother Cluckers appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2014. The most recent visit was on Jun 15, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Mother Cluckers is from Jun 15, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 15, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TABLES, SINKS, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS.MUST CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT PREMISES NOT SANITIZING 0PPM CHLORINE.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-025. TAGGED DISHMACHINE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AT HAND SINK AT MAIN PREPARATION AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. PROVIDED BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TABLES, SINKS, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS.MUST CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
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Mar 19, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 12, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH STEAK SANDWICHES AND EGGS BENEDICT NOT MARKED WITH DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND DISCLAIMER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND DISCLAIMER TO ALL VERSIONS OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS ALONG MAIN LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINK NEAR COFFEE STATION AND ON MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY PAPER ON WALL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COVERED IN DEAD FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRILLED LINED WITH ALUMINIUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ONLY SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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Oct 3, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR TCS FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE MARK FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE THIS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. 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: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN AWAY GASKETS AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AT DISHWASHING AREA DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN WALLS AT DISHWASHING AREA CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS OVER DISH WASHING AREA AND AT HOT LINE ARE NOT PROPER FITTING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THESE LIGHT SHIELDS. CORE VIOLATION
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Mar 26, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE FLOORS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO FINISH FLOORS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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Mar 16, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE OF 10PPM AT DISHMACINE.MACHINE TAGGED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COMPANY SERVICING DISH MACHINE FOR REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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: THIS ESTABLISHMENT COULD NOT PRODUCE A PEST COTROL LOG BOOK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT THEIR PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO GET APEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 2:20PM TO 3:10PM WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD-CHICKEN,PULLED PORK AND GRAVY ARE COOKED AND SERVED. 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: OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE FLOORS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO FINISH FLOORS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD GREASY AT HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 18, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 38.1F) AND INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 39.7F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING: SLICED HAM AT 45.9F/46.8F, TUNA SALAD AT 49.0F, MASHED POTATO AT 49.2F, COLESLAW AT 52.5F, COOKED MACARONI AT 70.0F, CHICKEN BREAST AT 45.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF ABOVE/NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA.------------ INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.--------MUST DEFROST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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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 COOLERS, FREEZER,SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN FRONT AND IN REAR STORAGE 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 WALLS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA), REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING SUPPLY OFF THE FLOOR UNDER 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: WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.-----------MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOM.
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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 REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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May 13, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets on the two door meat cooler in the rear and the three door prep cooler in the front. 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 dirt and debris on the floor under and around the three compartment sink. 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 grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Aug 6, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN,SHRIMPS ETC.).MANAGER ON DUTY DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR AN ENROLLMENT INVOICE TO SANITATION CLASS.INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO OBTAIN VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELF ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPE ABOVE THE PREP TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK AT LOCATION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD FILTERS,AND ALSO INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,GRIME ON SHELVES,DISH MACHINE,GREASE TRAP,PIPES BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA,INCLUDED THE WHEELS FOR THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND OTHER UNITS.POTATO SLICER POSTED ON WALL WITH EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON IT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOUND DIRTY KNIVES STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK AT FRONT PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN KNIVES AT KNIFE RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES AT REAR AREA,WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP/HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.FLOOR BETWEEN THE REAR DOOR AND SHELVES(SOUTH-WEST) NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA,ALSO PROVIDED SMOOTH FLOOR AT SOUTH-WEST SAID CORNER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SEALED,CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,ALSO WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,BROKEN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA AROUND THE VENT PIPE ABOVE THE REAR DOOR,MUST REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO END CAPS,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ADJUST SAID SHIEKLD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER PIPE BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Dec 10, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 4, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 56.3 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES THROUGHOUT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETERS INSIDE COOLERS ALSO NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETERS FOR COOLERS ALSO MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mother Cluckers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mother Cluckers on file is from Jun 15, 2022. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mother Cluckers?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mother Cluckers.
Has Mother Cluckers' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mother Cluckers have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mother Cluckers 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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