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MAY MAY GOURMET FOOD INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MAY MAY GOURMET FOOD INC 210 W 23RD ST, CHICAGO 60616 Restaurant
May 10, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection License #1249768
7
Total Violations
2
Major
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12: OBSERVED BUCKETS OF BEANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE DOUGH ROLLING MACHINE STORED ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN AND WITH FOOD ENCRUSTED IN THE EQUIPMENT. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE THE MICROWAVES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DOUGH ROLLING MACHINE MORE FREQUENTLY AND CLEAN THE MICROWAVES AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE COLD HOLDING UNITS (THE HINGES OF THE DOORS AND THE DOORS OF THE EQUIPMENT) WITH FOOD ENCRUSTED AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, AND REAR DOUGH/ BAKING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL FLOORS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND HANDWASHING SINK IN MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED WALLS.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND HANDWASHING SINK IN MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED WALLS.
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.

Health Department Information

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