MAYFAIR RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SCRAMBLED EGGS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE ALL TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 10:15AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SCRAMBLED EGGS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE ALL TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 10:15AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED RICE STORED IN TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO BEVERAGES AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE RICE($2/0.5LB) VOLUNTARILY DISCARED BY MANAGER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP ONE DOOR COOLER AND TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO BEVERAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA IN DRAWER LIKE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPACE BETWEEN FLOOR AND BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH CABINETS FRONT PREP DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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 MOP STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STORAGE FOR MOPS TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.

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 GREASE ON INTERIOR SURFACES AND FILTER OF HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.