Mayan Palace
Last inspected: Mar 22, 2018
78
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Mayan Palace, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 22, 2018. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Mayan Palace's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 22, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited seven times.
Mayan Palace's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 22, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EAQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN 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 DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jul 10, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING ON SHLVING UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD PARTICULATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SHELVING. OBSERVED CONDENSER FAN GUARDS DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FAN GUARDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILE STAINEED AT HOT LINE AREA ALSO MISSING CEILING TILE AT DISHWASING AREA AT NORTHEAST CORNER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT OVER WALK-IN COOLER.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS AT HOT LINE IN KICHEN ARE GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Jul 29, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDSINK SERVING THE DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF DISHES EXITING THE DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED A CRACK IN THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES TO THE RIGHT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED AN APPROX. 6 INCH HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE SHELVING NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE CEILING TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (BACKPACK, SHIRT) STORED ON THE DRY FOODS STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS TO BE AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 28, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING FACILITIES MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. NOTED THE COOK LINE DRAWER COOLER AT 55 DEGREES AND THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER AT 52 DEGREES. THE UNITS WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: IN THE COOK LINE DRAWER COOLER- POTATOES, 49 DEGREES, 1/2 LB, $1; PORK, 49 DEGREES, 1 LB/$2; BEEF, 49 DEGREES, 1 LB/$5, CHORIZO, 47 DEGREES, 1 LB/$5; IN THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER- SOUR CREAM, 50 DEGREES, 1 LB/$5; CHEESE, 56 DEGREES, 8 LB/$10; CUT TOMATOES, 55 DEGREES, 4 LB/$5. OPERATOR VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THESE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDSINK SERVING THE DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF DISHES EXITING THE DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED A CRACK IN THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES TO THE RIGHT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED AN APPROX. 6 INCH HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE SHELVING NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE CEILING TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (BACKPACK, SHIRT) STORED ON THE DRY FOODS STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS TO BE AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
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Jan 29, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH SLIMEY RESIDUE AND DIRT ON INTERIOR WHERE ICE IS MADE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IN PROCESS OF COMPLETING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Mar 10, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Feb 26, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET REPAIRED WITH TAPE ON TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 14, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 2, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR DOOR FROM THE PARTY ROOM IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Mar 1, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F. THE COOLER WAS BEING USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TAMALES AT 46F, COOKED BLACK BEANS AT 49F, COOKED RICE AT 49F, COOKED BEEF AT 50F, SOUR CREAM AT 48F, AND COOKED STUFFED PEPPERS AT 47F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $25. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR DOOR FROM THE PARTY ROOM IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Oct 28, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON CLEAN SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN DISH MACHINE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING IN COOLERS AND STORAGE DURING INSPECTION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mayan Palace last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mayan Palace on file is from Mar 22, 2018. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mayan Palace?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Mayan Palace.
Has Mayan Palace's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mayan Palace have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mayan Palace 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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