Mayfair Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2015
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Score
Across the available record, Mayfair Restaurant has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 16, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Mayfair Restaurant dates to Jun 16, 2015.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 16, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS PROVIDE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MOP SINK HAS A FAUCET WITH THREADS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A FAUCET WITHOUT THREADS.
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Jun 4, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME;ALSO SIDE PANELS AND SCREWS ARE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE. ABOVE THE WATER RESERVOIR METAL PANEL IS RUSTY,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT AND REPLACE METAL PANEL IN QUESTION IF NEEDED.FOUND COOKED PEELED POTATOES STORED ON TOP THE EMPTY EGG CARTONS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.NO FOOD SHOULD BE STORED ON TOP EGG CARTONS,USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.POTATOES DISCARDED. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.POUNDS 5,VALUE 10 SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN/HOLES ON SCREEN AT REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. CARDBOARDS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE PREMISES IS SCOOPING FRESH ICE CREAM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL UNIT WITH RUNNING WATER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PLASTIC SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER BY THE WALL WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD,FIRE EXTINGUISHER INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED WHEEL OF EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP.GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE IT,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: HOLES ON CEILING AT REAR PREP AREA,AROUND PIPE ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND AT SOUTH WEST CORNER ABOVE THE DRAIN BOARD,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CAULKING IN POOR REPAIR:LUMPY,BROKEN,DIRTY ETC. AROUND THE MOP SINK,UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. WALL INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK SURFACE UNEVEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCETS AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BOTH PREP AREA ARE LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA ARE LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.NO STOPPERS PROVIDE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MOP SINK HAS A FAUCET WITH THREADS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A FAUCET WITHOUT THREADS. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT PREP/ SERVING FRONT AREA.OBSERVED WAITRESS TO HANDLE CLEAN DISHES ,SERVING SOUP, COFFEE,ETC.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SAID AREA, WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER,UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS
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Mar 31, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARDBOARDS STORED INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER ON TOP THE SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.DEBRIS AND DUST ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES AND CORNERS OF STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP.GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS INSTRUCTED TO CRAPE IT,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: CAULKING IN POOR REPAIR:LUMPY,BROKEN,DIRTY ETC. AROUND THE MOP SINK,UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. WALL INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK SURFACE UNEVEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PEELING WALL BEHIND THE MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: : LEAKING FAUCETS AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BOTH PREP AREA ARE LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA ARE LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.NO STOPPERS PROVIDE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MOP SINK HAS A FAUCET WITH THREADS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A FAUCET WITHOUT THREADS. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT PREP/ SERVING FRONT AREA.OBSERVED WAITRESS TO HANDLE CLEAN DISHES ,SERVING SOUP, COFFEE,ETC.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SAID AREA, WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER,UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
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Mar 24, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND WHEN IN USE.IN USE EQUIPMENT POP DISPENSER NOZZLES AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH EXCESS PINK / BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THREE HALF BAGS OF BREADS INSIDE A CARDBOARD BOX WITH BLACK MOLD.BOX AND BREAD WAS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. BREAD AND BOX WAS DISCARDED BY THE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER.FOUND ICE SCOOP IMMERSED WITH ICE AND WATER, ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. UPON MY REQUEST ICE WAS DUMPED,ICE SCOOP PROPERLY STORED INVERTED TO A CONTAINER AND INFORMATION GIVEN ON FOOD PROTECTION. MUST WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISPENSER NOZZLES FROM POP UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-14-2015, REPORT#1424264. #32- PREP AREA STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS. #33-OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE SLICER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLICER #38- NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. #42-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER. OBSERVED TODAY:3-24-15 THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARDBOARDS STORED INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER ON TOP THE SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.DEBRIS AND DUST ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES AND CORNERS OF STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP.GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS INSTRUCTED TO CRAPE IT,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: PEELING WALL BEHIND THE MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CAULKING IN POOR REPAIR:LUMPY,BROKEN,DIRTY ETC. AROUND THE MOP SINK,UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. WALL INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK SURFACE UNEVEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCETS AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BOTH PREP AREA ARE LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA ARE LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.NO STOPPERS PROVIDE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MOP SINK HAS A FAUCET WITH THREADS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A FAUCET WITHOUT THREADS. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT PREP/ SERVING FRONT AREA.OBSERVED WAITRESS TO HANDLE CLEAN DISHES ,SERVING SOUP, COFFEE,ETC.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SAID AREA, WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER,UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
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May 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE SLICER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLICER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Aug 5, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 13, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS ESPECIALLY IN ALL CORNERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Jun 15, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, neeeds cleaning(detailed), rear storage shelving not clean , need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under prep table in rear prep area not clean needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area, storage areas not clean need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in dining areas, and bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).
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Aug 16, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Aug 10, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around mop sink in state of disrepair(broken), shall be replaced/repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floor in rear storage room needs cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in storage areas, office area shall be repair/replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vent(ventilation)in coolers, bathrooms need cleaning.
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Jan 20, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer,reach in coolers, must date and label food items in reach in freezers, and reach in coolers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repair.exposed raw wood by exposed hand sink shall be repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks, and rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.Missing light shields in display cooler, rear storage areas shall be provided, light shields in front prep areas need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in cooler not clean need cleaning, exhaust vent guard of display cooler was missing, shall provide vent guard to display cooler.
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Aug 18, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 13, 2010
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings noted on storage shelves in rear. Instructed to remove and detail clean area.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are prepared or served. Instructed to obtain City of Chicago certified food managers certificate.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves in storage room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Baseboard not sealed in rear. Instructed to seal existing wooden coving and install coving thats missing under rear three compartment sink and storage room.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mayfair Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mayfair Restaurant on file is from Jun 16, 2015. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mayfair Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Mayfair Restaurant.
Has Mayfair Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mayfair Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mayfair Restaurant 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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