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MAY MAY GOURMET FOOD INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MAY MAY GOURMET FOOD INC 210 W 23RD ST, CHICAGO 60616 Restaurant
September 8, 2014 Canvass License #1249768
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN CARDBOARD BOX CONTAINING MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF. CARDBOARD BOX WAS DISPOSED OF AND ALL ITEMS WITHIN BOX WERE WASHED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 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.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SLIDING DOORS AND RAW WOOD IN HALLWAY LEADING TO EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, TOASTER OVEN, REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. ALL FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAITAINED.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT WOK STATION UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. WALL MUST BE CLEANED AND REPAINTED. OBSERVED WALL AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR ICE MACHINE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR WALL AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDED IN FOOD PREP AREA AND COOKING AREA. EXISTING EXPOSED HAND SINK IS MORE THAN 50 FEET AWAY AND NOT CONVENIENT OR ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD SERVICE WORKERS. MUST INSTALL SMALL EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK TO BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY.
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.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BACK YARD AREA WITH CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM BACK YARD AREA AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BACK YARD AREA WITH CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM BACK YARD AREA AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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