⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT

5240 N PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60630

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Forest Glen

License #: 62297

31
Total Inspections
14
Passed
10
Failed
7
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 6, 2025 Inspection

March 6, 2025• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RACKS WITHIN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE ...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 18, 2024 Inspection

July 18, 2024• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES...(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 27, 2023 Inspection

October 27, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE, FLOUR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 5, 2022 Inspection

October 5, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 28, 2022 Inspection

September 28, 2022• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ...(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 29, 2021 Inspection

March 29, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INST...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 22, 2021 Inspection

March 22, 2021• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE WORKING HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. INS...(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 28, 2019 Inspection

January 28, 2019• Canvass• 17 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO...(+16 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 11, 2017 Inspection

October 11, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 4, 2017 Inspection

October 4, 2017• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2060094 ISSUED ON 06-12-2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - Observed ...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 19, 2017 Inspection

July 19, 2017• Short Form Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND FACILITIES (PREP COOLER) IN PREP/COOKING AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED WITH AN AIR TEMP...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 19, 2017 Inspection

June 19, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed freezer top cover in poor repair. Instructed to repair or replace. Observed rust on storage ...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 12, 2017 Inspection

June 12, 2017• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed large container of cooked rice at stored on prep table at improper temp...(+10 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 29, 2016 Inspection

November 29, 2016• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous serious violations not corrected from report# 1975837, dated 11-21-16: Violation 16- "Observed food not protected: observ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 21, 2016 Inspection

November 21, 2016• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Observed the exposed handsink to have a blender pitcher, dish sponge, a...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 18, 2016 Inspection

August 18, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Instructed facility to label and maintain all bulk food containers and to label prepared foods.(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 11, 2016 Inspection

August 11, 2016• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found 50lbs of chicken in the walk in cooler at a temperature of 65.1f. Also fou...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 22, 2015 Inspection

September 22, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DIRTY,ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD,OILY CARD BOARDS ARE USED ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED COOLER...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 3, 2015 Inspection

September 3, 2015• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND A LARGE AMOUNT OF LARGE SHRIMPS ROLLED WITH VEGETABLE MIXTURE AND THAN RE-...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 31, 2014 Inspection

October 31, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GREASE TRAP WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 7, 2014 Inspection

January 7, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PLASTIC BULK CONTINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED (FLOUR, RICE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CON...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 9, 2013 Inspection

July 9, 2013• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STO...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 19, 2012 Inspection

December 19, 2012• Consultation• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must provide lids, covers to bulk ingredient containers.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 12, 2012 Inspection

December 12, 2012• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must provide lids, covers to bulk ingredient containers.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 4, 2012 Inspection

December 4, 2012• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: Observed employee not washing their hands while preparing foods, (fried rice) , and leav...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 18, 2012 Inspection

July 18, 2012• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label all food items ...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 12, 2011 Inspection

October 12, 2011• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of display cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), n...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 4, 2011 Inspection

May 4, 2011• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 27, 2011 Inspection

April 27, 2011• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found/Observed rear exit door not rodent proofed,...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 21, 2010 Inspection

September 21, 2010• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 13, 2010 Inspection

September 13, 2010• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER RIM AROUND THE LID OF THE CONTAINER WITH GREASE DRIPPING AND BUILT ...(+5 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections