MAY MAY GOURMET FOOD INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND INDIVIDUAL PACKAGED READY TO EAT FOODS AND BEVERAGES INSIDE REFRIGERATOR.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN CLEAN DESIGNATED AREA AND OR INVERTED IN KNIVES RACK.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE CARDBOARD, PAPER, CLOTH, ALUMINUM LINING FROM SHELVES, PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE RACKS. DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER. PAINT RUSTY RACKS AT REAR BULK FOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE MILK CRATE BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE AND BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREAS.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF STOVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BULK FOOD STORAGE LIDS, REAR PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, RACKS, SHELVES.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AROUND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REAR PREP AREA.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP FROM WALLS AT PREP AREAS, VENTS AT DINING AREA, AND VENT INSIDE TOILET ROOM, CLEAN CEILING SECTIONS AT PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DINING AND PREP AREAS, AND WIPE DOWN WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT FRONT REFRIGERATOR AND REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKS AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.