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MAYFLOWER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MAYFLOWER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, LLC 2225 S WENTWORTH AVE, CHICAGO 60616 Restaurant
January 16, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2601455
7
Total Violations
4
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: 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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: 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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: 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, AND ON 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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112: OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH ON WRAPPED FOOD IN THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, ON THE FLOORS AND THE 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.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C): 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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: 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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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