MAYFLOWER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH VERIFIABLE FOODSERVICE TRAINING.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ORIGINAL VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INSECT PARTICLES ON INTERIOR WALL OF ICE MACHINE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND DISCARD OF ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT BEING THAWED IN LARGE BOWL ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO THAW WITH RUNNING POTABLE WATER IN CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER IN PREP SINK.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN CORNERS OF BEVERAGE PREP AREA, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN METAL SHELF NEAR SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY TO BE INFESTED WITH APPROXIMATELY 100 MULTI-GENERATIONAL ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE, ON HOT HOLDING CABINET, ON WALLS. AS WELL AS BASEMENT PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE ICE MACHINE, ON WALLS BEHIND SINKS, ON GARBAGE CONTAINERS, IN GASKETS OF FREEZER UNITS, UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND IN CONTAINERS HOLDING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ADDITONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MITIGATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION 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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED DISHWARE AND COOK WARE IMPROPERLY STORED, NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL DISHWARE AND COOKWARE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN UPSTAIRS AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, ON THE SIDE OF TABLES, WOK STATIONS, AND STOVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL 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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN UPSTAIRS AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, ON THE SIDE OF TABLES, WOK STATIONS, AND STOVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL 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.