M & S Cafe

Year by year

Inspections

1. Apr 2, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE O VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

     OBSERVED OPEN BEVERAGE ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES.

   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED CHICKEN IMPOPERLY THAWING ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STOTED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLTUION BETWEEN USES.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2. Apr 23, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED MISSING THEMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNIT CONTAINING SAUCES, DELI MEAT AND EGGS LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER IN MOP/HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT (FYERS) IN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.

3. Apr 24, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UTILITY SINK HOT WATER NOZZLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.