What is M & S Cafe's health inspection score?

M & S Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 30 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was M & S Cafe last inspected?

M & S Cafe was last inspected on April 2, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does M & S Cafe have?

M & S Cafe has 14 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is M & S Cafe safe to eat at?

M & S Cafe has a safety score of 30/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does M & S Cafe serve?

M & S Cafe serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

M & S Cafe

Name: M & S Cafe
Address: 5963 W MADISON ST, Chicago, 60644
Rating: 30

5963 W MADISON ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/2/2026

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0Poor

American•Austin

Ranked #16 of 18 in AustinBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

3 inspections

Last: Apr 2, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-47

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-17 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-42 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 53/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (30/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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5963 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL 60644

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr 2026

1 inspections

3 high priority

5 intermediate

Apr

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 License

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

3 High5 Med

8 total3 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−5
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED MISSING THEMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNIT CONTAINING SAUCES, DELI MEAT AND EGGS LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT (FYERS) IN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 24

License InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UTILITY SINK HOT WATER NOZZLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−4 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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