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M J Cafe

11956 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

Restaurant ZIP 60628 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of May 19, 2025

M J Cafe was last inspected on May 19, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

May 19, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed only one stopper for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces under front counter. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no shelving inside reach-in coolers. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptace in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings, cracks, crevices in walls and floors in prep, storage, and washroom areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • 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

  2. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 18 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.