MAYFLOWER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND A TWO TO THREE INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR.

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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 110 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE ONE COMP SINK, ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN STORAGE ROOMS AND ON STORAGE SHELVES, BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS, IN CORNER AREAS OF PREP ROOM AND AT AREA BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, RACKS FOR HOLDING DISHES AT DISHMACHINE WERE UNCLEAN; MUST CLEAN. CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IS LEAKING AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH IT; REPAIR LEAK. THE SAME SINK IS ALSO DRAINING SLOWLY; REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED; MUST HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED; MUST HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.