MAYFLOWER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO BULK CONTAINER OF OYSTERS, LOCATED IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER #2, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 18LBS AT $195 WORTH OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDE NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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 APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS AND FOUR LIVE ROACHES. THE MICE ROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, INSIDE A BIN WHERE CLEAN DISHWARE WERE STORED, INSIDE THE LOWER CABINETS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, ON THE FLOORS AT THE REAR BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA, ANDON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE CLOSETS. THE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR AND INISDE THE SIDE FILTER OPENINGS ON THE TWO FREEZER CHEST IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT. THE MENTIONED AREAS WHERE THE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED HAD BUILD UP OF ROACH FECES THROUGHOUT EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH ON WRAPPED FOOD IN THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, ON THE FLOORS AND TBE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD ITEM AND REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND MAINTAIN.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS AND PLATES STORED ON SHELEVES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MENTIONED CONTAINERS AND PLATES AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEAR THE GREASE TRAP NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER 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.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/10/2024 , REPORT #2595989 #37: INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. #43: MULTI-USE SCOOP FOR ICE AND INGREDIENTS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR IN ICE/INGREDIENT WITH THE HANDLES UP. MAINTAIN SAME. #49: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT. #49: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE LOWER SURFACE AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNITS #55: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE 1ST FL AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. #56: THE VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION SYTSTEM. INSTURCTED TO CORRECT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/10/2024 , REPORT #2595989 #37: INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. #43: MULTI-USE SCOOP FOR ICE AND INGREDIENTS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR IN ICE/INGREDIENT WITH THE HANDLES UP. MAINTAIN SAME. #49: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT. #49: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE LOWER SURFACE AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNITS #55: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE 1ST FL AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. #56: THE VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION SYTSTEM. INSTURCTED TO CORRECT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.