MAY MAY GOURMET FOOD INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED FISH-70.1F, COOKED PORK-72F, WHOLE DUCKS-57F, POT STICKERS-120F, VEGETABLE AND PORK ROLLS-120F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOKED FOODS IN HOT HOLDING UNITS AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE, TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS STORED IN COOLERS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW, AND TO RECORD TIME AND TEMPERATURES FOR COOKED FOODS BEING COOLED UNDER REFRIGERATION. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 20-25 MUCE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR AND ON BOTTOM SECTIONS OF SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND. IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER).

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 THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF WOK COOKING STATIONS, DEEP FRYER, LARGE BBQ OVEN, COOKING STOVE, ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, WOODEN SHEVING, CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREFRIGERATED PREP COOLER, AND INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT EVERY AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(GREASY BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT).

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: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT SINKS IN KITCHEN AREA. WASTELINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING INTO A LARGE PAN ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF UNIT. MUST RUN PIPING TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT SINKS IN KITCHEN AREA. WASTELINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING INTO A LARGE PAN ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF UNIT. MUST RUN PIPING TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

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.