The Original Mk Fast Food
Last inspected: May 23, 2016
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The Original Mk Fast Food appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2014. The Original Mk Fast Food was last inspected on May 23, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at The Original Mk Fast Food is from May 23, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Original Mk Fast Food is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
May 23, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 20, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1763640 ON 4/26/16 NOT CORRECTED: 18 - EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE HVAC CLOSET, OUTSIDE OF THE HVAC CLOSET, UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER THE CASH REGISTER AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS. 29 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1547475 ON 9/25/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSER IN UPRIGHT 2 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE. 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS, RECORDS, LOGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
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May 18, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1763640 ON 4/26/16 NOT CORRECTED: 18 - EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE HVAC CLOSET, OUTSIDE OF THE HVAC CLOSET, UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER THE CASH REGISTER AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER. NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDED SINCE APRIL 5, 2016. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS. 29 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1547475 ON 9/25/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSER IN UPRIGHT 2 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE. 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS, RECORDS, LOGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE BASEBOARD NEXT TO THE CHEST FREEZER AND UNDER THE OVEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 26, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
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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: EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE HVAC CLOSET, OUTSIDE OF THE HVAC CLOSET, UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1547475 ON 9/25/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER IN UPRIGHT 2-DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM FRYERS. WATER ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM OF COOLERS AND ALSO IN DEEP FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE. 35 - MISSING CEILING TILE IN TOILET ROOM AND ABOVE UTILITY SINK. REPLACE SAME. 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS, RECORDS, LOGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 25, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER IN UPRIGHT 2-DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM FRYERS. WATER ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM OF COOLERS AND ALSO IN DEEP FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE IN TOILET ROOM AND ABOVE UTILITY SINK. REPLACE SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS, RECORDS, LOGS.
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Apr 2, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SPICES NOT LABELED INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BELOW FLOOR GREASE TRAP/W METAL COVER, BUT THE FLOOR LID IS WOOD AND NEED TO TILE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED THE OUTER PAIN OF GLASS BROKEN ON WINDOW . NEED TO REPLACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMP. SINK SPRAYER ONLY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NOZZLE THAT REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS.ALSO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS OFR SINK.
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Apr 1, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT 2 DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER AT 50*F, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40*F OR BELOW.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SPICES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BELOW FLOOR GREASE TRAP/W METAL COVER, BUT THE FLOOR LID IS WOOD AND NEED TO APPLY TILE ON LID.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED THE OUTER PANE OF GLASS BROKEN ON WINDOW, NEED TO REPLACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY SPRAYER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NOZZLE THAT REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS, ALSO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Original Mk Fast Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Original Mk Fast Food on file is from May 23, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Original Mk Fast Food?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Original Mk Fast Food.
Has The Original Mk Fast Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Original Mk Fast Food have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Original Mk 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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