PASS
Risk 1 (High)
MAY MAY GOURMET FOOD INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
November 4, 2024
Complaint Re-Inspection
License #1249768
4
Total Violations
1
Major
3
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #39
MAJOR
Violation Details
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11: OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS STORED UNDER THE REAR FOOD PREP TABLE WITH NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER MENTIONED CONTAINERS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
Why This Matters
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Specific Requirements
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-307.11
Violation #45
MINOR
Violation Details
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C): 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.
Why This Matters
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Food Code Requirement
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Specific Requirements
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-903.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17: 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.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17: 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.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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