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M & R FOODS

11334 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

M & R FOODS has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 10, 2012. The most recent inspection, on June 22, 2018, found no infractions.

2 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 2, 2018. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 2, 2018. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on March 9, 2018. For example: SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on March 2, 2018. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on February 11, 2016. For example: DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF POP CHIPS AND POTATO CHIPS TORN, GNAWED, ADULTERATED WITH MICE DROPPINGS AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL FOOD DISPLAYED AND OFFERED FOR SALE SHALL BE WHOLESOME, FREE FROM ADULTERATION, CONTAMINATION AND SAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM REPORT #2145862 ON 3-2-18 NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE ALL SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICER, PREP TABLES, DISPLAY SHELVES, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SALES AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN/PAINT WALLS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  3. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED DELI MEAT, HEAD CHEESE 50.4F, TURKEY 50.2F,BOLOGNA 50.1F, HAM 48.9F, RAW GROUND BEEF 47.8F, SAUSAGE LINKS 50F, PORK CHOPS 49.1F, BACON 49.3F STORED IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $70 OF MEAT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FILLED WITH PACK OF GREEN SCRUBBERS, NO PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINK AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE NEAR MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN WATER HEATER ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL UNDER ELECTRICAL PANEL, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG NORTH WALL UNDER POP DISPLAY SHELVES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON PET STORAGE SHELVES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER UTILITY SINK AND WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES BETWEEN BREAD AND POP DISPLAY SHELVES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN POP STORAGE ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES DISPLAY SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDIN EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SALES AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN/PAINT WALLS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL SOILED MOP WATER TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED REAR AREA OUTSIDE NOT MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER AND UNNECESSAY ARTICLES,IE CARPET MATS, SHELVING UBITS, RACKS AND LARGE AMOUNT OF CRATES, ETC.MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA, SALES AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN MEAT PREP AREA.
  6. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR WATER HEATER AND EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
      • NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. MANAGER PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN SANITIZER TEST KIT FOR 3-COMPARTMENT ON 3-24-15. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICER AND PREP TABLES IN MEAT PREP AREA, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA, SALES AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN MEAT PREP AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
  7. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND A PAN INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITIONER/SPLASH GUARD TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK SEPARATING IT FROM THE PREP TABLE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA (IN BACK OF THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER). MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER AND THE WALL BY THE PIPES IN THE MIDDLE (NORTH WALL) 0F THE STORE.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • OBSERVED SMOKE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AS WELL AS SMELLED IT. FOUND A BOX BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER USED AS GARBAGE WITH A CIGARETTE BUTT AND ASHES INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO NOT SMOKE IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OR WITHIN 15 FEET OF THE DOORS ESTABLISHMENT. 7-28-020 (C)
  8. Complaint

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING OR PALLETS FOR STORAGE. DEFROST INTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SLICERS, SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED FLOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MEAT PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. REPAIR WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK.
  10. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL AND EXPOSED SINK FILLED WITH DRAINBOARD AND DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND REMOVE ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED TWO LIVE FLIES INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND SEVERAL LIVE FLIES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED GROUND BEEF 170.9F AND SLICED DELI MEAT PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING OR PALLETS FOR STORAGE. DEFROST INTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SLICERS, SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED FLOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MEAT PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. REPAIR WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA (SPILLS).
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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