MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER RIM AROUND THE LID OF THE CONTAINER WITH GREASE DRIPPING AND BUILT UP GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #162879 DATED 10/20/09.#30-MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC. ALSO PROVIDE LABEL/DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINER THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.#32- CHEST FREEZER DOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR-INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.#33- MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; EXTERIOR FRONT/SIDE AND BOTTOM OF THE BARBECUE OVEN, EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER,WOK AND REACH IN COOLER WITH GREASE BUILT UP. ALL THE PIPE CONNECTING TO THE WOK AND BEHIND THE COOKING AREA,WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILT UP. THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND ONE DOOR COOLER WITH FOOD CRUMBS.#34- ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD INSIDE THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.#35-CEILING VENT BY THE PREP AREA,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED, MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.#40-MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE CHEST FREEZER AND ONE DOOR COOLER. AND MUST BE VISIBLE.#43-ALL WASHCLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE PREP TABLE AND DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD ON ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BEHIND THE SMOOTHIE CART AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPT SINK WITH MINIMAL DUST BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM RUSTED . MUST REMOVE THE RUST OR REPLACE. FAN COVER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BEHIND THE SMOOTHIE CART AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPT SINK WITH MINIMAL DUST BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM RUSTED . MUST REMOVE THE RUST OR REPLACE. FAN COVER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.