May Street Cafe
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2016
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May Street Cafe has been inspected five times since 2011. On Aug 29, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. May Street Cafe's record stops at Aug 29, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
May Street Cafe's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 29, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT AT THE PROPER CONCENTRATION. DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, AND TO SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UNTIL UNIT IS REINSPECTED NY CDPH. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH STANDING WATER. OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE COVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Aug 4, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, FRYERS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AND REMOVE ALL SPILLS IN BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN DRAINLINES OF BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WOMEN WASHBOWL(SLOW DRAINING). REPAIR MINOR LEAK UNDER KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jun 23, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUST ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH. Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUNS AND HOUSING ATTACHED,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,KITCHEN SHELVINGS ETC.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREA-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN ALSO,WALK-IN-COOLER NEEDS BRIGHTER LIGHTING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF THE FAUCET AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM INSIDE THE MOP SINK AND MAKE IT ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR LIQUID WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
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Aug 1, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS. ALSO CLEAN FLITER IN HOOD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 4 DOOR COOLER.
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Mar 3, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED RICE,BEANS ECT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN HAS GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA IS WORN PAINT COMMING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT IN POOR REPAIR THE PAINT IS COMMING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was May Street Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at May Street Cafe on file is from Aug 29, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at May Street Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at May Street Cafe.
Has May Street Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at May Street Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at May Street Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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