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M & S Cafe

5963 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644

Restaurant ZIP 60644 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Apr 2, 2026

M & S Cafe was last inspected on April 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

April 2, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical4 general2 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

    No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

    Inspector’s note: 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

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

    Inspector’s note: Observed open beverage on prep table. Instructed manager to provide closed lid containers for employee beverages.

    Official wording (code 6)

    Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

  • GeneralFood temperature

    Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

    Inspector’s note: Observed chicken impoperly thawing on prep table. Instructed manager to properly thaw under refrigeration, cold running water or part of cooking process.

    Official wording (code 35)

    Approved thawing methods used

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food items stoted on floor. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on shelving units. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing soltuion between uses.

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFood handling

    Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed single service containers not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

    Official wording (code 45)

    Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: 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

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing themometers inside cooling unit containing sauces, deli meat and eggs located in prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dried food debris on floors under equipment (fyers) in prep. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers without proof of training certificates. Instructed to provide and maintain on-site for review.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair utility sink hot water nozzle and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Certified food manager without allergen training certificate, instructed to obtain and maintain on site for review.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.