MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND A LARGE AMOUNT OF LARGE SHRIMPS ROLLED WITH VEGETABLE MIXTURE AND THAN RE-ROLLED INSIDE THE PASTRIES DOUGH FOR EGG ROLL ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 60.9F; 61.4F TO 64.9F.FOUND WHITE RICE STORED INSIDE A GRAY PLASTIC CONTAINER ON TOP THE BOTTOM OF THE MOBILE SHELF AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN PREP AREA.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE.ABUSED FOOD TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED BY THE EMPLOYEE.POUNDS 60,VALUE 200. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM.AFTER SEVERAL REQUEST BY ME MANAGER SEND EMPLOYEE TO BUY 6 ROLLS OF PAPER TOWELS WHICH WAS PROVIDED AT SAID SINKS.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASH BOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-31-14,REPORT #1501441 #32-GREASE TRAP WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. #34-FLOOR LITTERED IN PREP AREA BEHIND CHEST FREEZER (PLASTIC BAGS, CARDBOARD, NEWSPAPERS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR. #38-3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE (RIGHT SIDE FAUCET). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

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: VIOLATION UP-GRADED TO #29

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: DIRTY,ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD,OILY CARD BOARDS ARE USED ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARDS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ONE STOPPER PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR THE SAID SINK BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AND LID LINER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID LID LINER AND RUBBER GASKET.PRESENTLY ALL FOOD INSIDE CHEST FREEZER ARE COMPLETELY COVERED

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS,ALSO INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER,ALL THE SHELVES AND PANELS OF THE UNIT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HANDLES ON PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH EXCESS DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STOCK STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO #29

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA WITH WATER STAINS AND DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO PARTIALLY BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA WITH WATER STAINS AND DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO PARTIALLY BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

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.