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MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE

7134 W HIGGINS AVE · Chicago, IL 60656

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2498009

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 7134 W HIGGINS AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293211

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 7134 W HIGGINS AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIP FOR HOT DISHWASHING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET TEST STRIPS FOR HOT DISHWASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REAR OF RANGE AND GRILL GREASY AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN REAR SIDE OF RANGE AND GRILL AT HOT LINE AREA. CORE VIOLATION

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213520

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 7134 W HIGGINS AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED - -

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 (A) FOUND NO CONSUMARY ADVISORY DISCLOSING PARTIALLY COOKED,OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS,OR THERE IS NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116216

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 7134 W HIGGINS AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed grease and food debris on the floor around the fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed slight grease accumulation on the exhaust hood. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009625

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 7134 W HIGGINS AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the rear exposed handsink not accessible- found a rolling dish cart blocking access to said sink multiple times throughout inspection. Instructed facility that all exposed handsinks must be maintained and be accessible at all times. Facility relocated cart during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the floor under the cooking line to have dirt and food debris on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932841

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 7134 W HIGGINS AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED (08-10-2015) ON PREMISE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO POST. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA (UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAIN FLOOR BY DISH MACHINE) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR COFFEE AND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.--------MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR ELECTRICAL STORAGE ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1562021

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 7134 W HIGGINS AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXHAUST HOOD, CAN HOLDER, EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424365

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 7134 W HIGGINS AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ALSO OBSERVED SODA SYRUP BUILD UP/CALCIUM BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE NOZZLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 2 AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353440

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 7134 W HIGGINS AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS WITH DEBRIS AT REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670755

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 7134 W HIGGINS AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES,RACKS IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND GRILL NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BASE WALLS UNDER 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WALLS ON 2 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MISSING 1 CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA MUST BE REPLACED; TINY HOLE ON CEILING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE SEALED

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETER MUST BE PROVIDED IN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER-FRONT AREA

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604260

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 7134 W HIGGINS AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). Cabinet storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink, storage shelving need cleaning, floor in rear storage room need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep areas, coolers, exhaust canopy not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, coolers, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
70358

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 7134 W HIGGINS AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOODS IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED /MUST BE COVERED

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. POTATO CUTTER UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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45 of 65 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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