MAYFLOWER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGN IN THE BASEMENT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGN

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: OBSERVED FISH PREPARED FROM HOME IN KITCHEN. MANAGER STATED CUSTOMER BOUGHT FOOD IN FROM HOME TO BE PREPARED AND CONSUMED ON SITE. FOOD MUST COME FROM APPROVED SOURCES. FISH DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY VIOLATION

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME IN MANDARIN AND ENGLISH.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN NON WORKING ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE IN STORAGE AREA OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN UPSTAIRS DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED STOCK ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP STOCK OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS OUT AT VARIOUS LOCATION INCLUDING ON COUNTERS AND STORAGE RACKS. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZER BUCKETS FOR TOWELS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND LARGE CAN OPENER WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.