MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2060094 ISSUED ON 06-12-2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - Observed freezer top cover in poor repair. Instructed to repair or replace. Observed rust on storage racks and storage shelving, in rear dry storage area. Instructed to paint or replace equipment, to ensure that the surfaces are properly designed. Observed food improperly stored in original containers,. e.g. been paste, vegetables and mandarin oranges. Instructed to transfer to food grade container. Also, observed card board lining, in use on shelving units. Instructed to remove to prevent pest harborage. #33 - Observed the following areas in need of cleaning: -Exterior of grease trap with excessive grease. -Walk in cooler shelving units with food and debris. -Storage shelves units throughout with food and debris. -Sides of all cooking equipment and interiors surfaces of microwave oven, with food and debris. -Food cart with excessive food and debris. #34 - Observed missing floor base board tile loose, rear area near mop sink. Instructed manager to reseal, repair and maintain. #35 - Observed ventilation in kitchen area with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain. Also, observed peeled and cracked ceiling tile above walk in cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain. #38 - Observed ventilation in toilet area not working. Instructed to repair and maintain. #40 - Observed food thermometer not visible in all cooler. Instructed manager to provide conspicuous and accurate food thermometer in all cooler #41 - Observed debris and clutter throughout the facility front and in rear. Also observed unnecessary articles on top of walk in cooler and washroom storage area. Instructed manager to clean, remove unnecessary items and clutter to prevent pest harborage. Observed mops and brooms stored in mop sink. Instructed to manager that cleaning equipment (i.e. mops and brooms) must be stored off the floor to prevent pest harborage and to air dry equipment.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK.

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.