MAYFLOWER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ON PREMISES. FOUND 3 ROACHES ON PREMISES IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA, FOUND 50 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR AND ON SOME STORAGE SHELVES AND 60 OR MORE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. 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: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYERS, WOK STATION AND STEAMERS.

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 HANDSINK IS DRAINING SLOWLY IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED SO THAT THE WATER DRAINS FREELY.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

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: THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS OF BOTH STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS OF BOTH STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

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.