MAY MAY GOURMET FOOD INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. FOUND 60-80 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, UNDER THE TABLE HOLDING THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE CORNER AREA BY THE HOT WATER TANK, IN THE CORNER AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELVES NEAR THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE LARGE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO THE REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, STOVES, WOK STATION AND BURNER. BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS STORING FLOUR SUGAR ETC.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND ONE MISSING FAUCET KNOB IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FAUCET KNOB AT HANDSINK.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH A LID.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF CLOSETS AND COOLERS. OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA/DINING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TILE AND SHIELDS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE KITCHEN CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS STORED UNDER PREP TABLES, ON TOP OF WALK-IN UNITS AND INSIDE OF BATHROOM CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE LEFT SIDE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.