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MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE

33 E 83RD ST · Chicago, IL 60619

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
2454030

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 33 E 83RD ST

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.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366309

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 33 E 83RD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252259

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 33 E 83RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED, HAMBURGERS,EGGS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MENUS MUST HAVE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS, SUGAR, FLOUR,ETC NOT LABELED. MUST INSTALL.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, ENCRUSTED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON REAR ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLEREN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989743

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 33 E 83RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER AND GRILL AND THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER ALL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS IN THE HALLWAY ACROSS FROM THE WASHROOMS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931842

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 33 E 83RD ST

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 THE FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE LEAKING AT THE STOPPER HANDLE UNDER THE LEFT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561802

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 33 E 83RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR AND NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WALL BEHIND THE GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTALATION IN STAFF/CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RESTROOMS MUST BE VENTED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE, PROVIDED INFROMATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387449

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 33 E 83RD ST

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: CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN TRHE FRONT PREP AREA ALSO CLEAN THE TABLE WHERE THE MEAT SLICER IS STORED,HAS FOOD PARTICLES ON TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BEHINH COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,HAS FOOD SPILLS ON WALL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,MUST PROVIDE

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1322107

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 33 E 83RD ST

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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING ALL STORAGE CLOSETS BY WASHROOMS).

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELIMINATE CLUTTER BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR CORNER AND IN STORAGE ROOMS BY WASHROOMS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1322065

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 33 E 83RD ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY IN FINAL RINSE CYCLE, NO RESIDUAL FOUND ON DISHES OR IN MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MANUALLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN SERVICED AND IT HAS BEEN RE-INSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-030.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING ALL STORAGE CLOSETS BY WASHROOMS).

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELIMINATE CLUTTER BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR CORNER AND IN STORAGE ROOMS BY WASHROOMS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
920247

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 33 E 83RD ST

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: CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS IN COFFEE AND POP STATION AREA, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE IN REAR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT(IN KITCHEN, FRONT PREP AREA, AND IN CLOSETS).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS IN LIGHTS ABOVE CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE AREA.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: MUST USE UTENSILS WHEREVER POSSIBLE WHEN PREPARING FOOD ON FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SERVICE LINE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491587

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 33 E 83RD ST

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRONT CABINETS AND WASTE BIN STORAGE CABINETS,INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND SHELVING RACKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS,FREEZER,ICE MACHINE AND ALONG COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND COVING IN HALLWAY STORAGE CLOSET IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOORS AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AND ACCESS PIPE TO GREASE TRAP AND REMOVE POOLING WATER. (POSSIBLE BREEDING SITE FOR INSECTS)

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR WATER DAMAGED WALLS IN HALLWAY CLOSET.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE ELECTRICAL CLOSETS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
420008

Location recorded for this inspection · MATHER'S MORE THAN A CAFE · 33 E 83RD ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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237 of 293 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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