MAY MAY GOURMET FOOD INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND 6 CHICKEN WINGS AT 92.0F FOUND INSIDE THE FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT. APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT $10 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 135 OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND A STRAINER FILLED WITH RAW CHICKEN FEET ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE REAR SERVICE SINK AT 61.2F. ALSO, FOUND TWO BOWLS OF A PORK, DUMPLING MIXTURE NEAR THE DUMPLING PREP AREA TEMPERATURES RANING 56.2F-74.0F. APPROXIMATELY 13LBS AT $75 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED WITH VIOLATION #21.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS STORED UNDER THE REAR FOOD PREP TABLE WITH NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER MENTIONED CONTAINERS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A STACK OF SHEET TRAYS STORED ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. SHEET ARE USED FOR COOKING AND AS LIDS FOR BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD SURFACE UTENSILS ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOOD BEING USED TO ELEVATE THE BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS UNDER THE REAR FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MENTIONED FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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 DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MENTIONED FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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.