The Original M Fast Food

7036 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

American

Last inspected: Sep 9, 2016

100

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at The Original M Fast Food is still short, with only two visits logged. On Sep 9, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that The Original M Fast Food's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 9, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 9, 2016

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 1, 2016

License

5 minor violations.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: NO COLD WATER WAS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED CONTRACT OR PEST INSPECTION REPORT FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: NO GARBAGE DUMPSTER PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE DUMPSTER OR SIGNED CONTRACT FROM A WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. THERE IS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND AROUND THE ALLEY. MUST MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND DEEP FRYERS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. NO MOP SINK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Original M Fast Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Original M Fast Food on file is from Sep 9, 2016. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has The Original M Fast Food's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Original M Fast Food have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Original M Fast Food 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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