MAY MAY GOURMET FOOD INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL. FOUND A BOUT 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM, ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1496424 DATED ON 9-8-14 FOR VIOLATION #(32)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, #(33) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, TOASTER OVEN, REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS,#(34)OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. ALL FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAITAINED. #(35) 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. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME, SERIOUS CITAION ISSED 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL FOOD, SPICE AND STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH GRASEY SURFACES. ALL COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE WITH GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL FOOD, SPICE AND STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH GRASEY SURFACES. ALL COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE WITH GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.