Mayfair Restaurant

4461 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
American
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 18 inspections at Mayfair Restaurant stretching back to 2015. The most recent report on file is from Apr 25, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 20 times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mayfair Restaurant is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSRVED PERSONAL ITEMS INTERMINGLED WITH DRY STORAGE. KEEP ALL PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM FOOD.
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Sep 16, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL CONSPICUOUS THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MAINTAIN.
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Nov 28, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE ROOM.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Aug 16, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP ONE DOOR COOLER AND TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO BEVERAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED GAP AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA IN DRAWER LIKE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPACE BETWEEN FLOOR AND BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH CABINETS FRONT PREP DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STORAGE FOR MOPS TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE ON INTERIOR SURFACES AND FILTER OF HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 8, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION # 2560687 DATED 07/13/2022 NOT CORRECTED. #51 5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP ONE DOOR COOLER AND TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO BEVERAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED GAP AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA IN DRAWER LIKE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPACE BETWEEN FLOOR AND BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH CABINETS FRONT PREP DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STORAGE FOR MOPS TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE ON INTERIOR SURFACES AND FILTER OF HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jul 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE STORED IN TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO BEVERAGES AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE RICE($2/0.5LB) VOLUNTARILY DISCARED BY MANAGER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION # 2560687 DATED 07/13/2022 NOT CORRECTED. #37 3-302.12 :OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. #51 5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #55 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #55 6-501.114: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS. #57 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATTION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SCRAMBLED EGGS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE ALL TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 10:15AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SCRAMBLED EGGS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE ALL TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 10:15AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP ONE DOOR COOLER AND TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO BEVERAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA IN DRAWER LIKE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPACE BETWEEN FLOOR AND BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH CABINETS FRONT PREP DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STORAGE FOR MOPS TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON INTERIOR SURFACES AND FILTER OF HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jul 13, 2022
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE SIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE TWO DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS UNDERNEATH HOODED VENT IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Apr 26, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE SLIDING DOOR ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID ATTRACTION OF PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ON CEILING OF REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS IN PLACE BUT HAS HAS KIT/CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 05/29/2020 WAS NOT DISPLAYED IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B),NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WORKING CONTAINERS OF NON TCS FOOD (OATMEAL, BREADING, SALT ) TO BE STORED WITHOUT PROPER FOOD MARKING.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING THE SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS STOVE,GRILL,INTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,TOP OF KITCHEN OVEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP DEBRIS,AND DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND FRONT/SERVICE PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE TO BE STORED ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT, DRY STORAGE (DIRTY GRILL TOP) FIRST FLOOR FRONT STORAGE (STAND UP REFRIGERATOR. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND,UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENT IN WASH ROOM.
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May 29, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS IN PLACE BUT HAS HAS KIT/CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WORKING CONTAINERS OF NON TCS FOOD (OATMEAL, BREADING, SALT ) TO BE STORED WITHOUT PROPER FOOD MARKING.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING THE SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS STOVE,GRILL,INTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,TOP OF KITCHEN OVEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP DEBRIS,AND DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND FRONT/SERVICE PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE TO BE STORED ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT, DRY STORAGE (DIRTY GRILL TOP) FIRST FLOOR FRONT STORAGE (STAND UP REFRIGERATOR. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND,UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENT IN WASH ROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 12, 2019
Complaint
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DURING DISHWASHING IS OBSERVED TO BE BELLOW DETECTION.MUST PROVIDE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER WHEN WASHING DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND PORK MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES ARE TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD (CUT MELONS ,BURGERS AND BACON) WITH BARE HANDS DURING INSPECTION PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WORKING CONTAINERS OF NON TCS FOOD (OATMEAL, BREADING, SALT ) TO BE STORED WITHOUT PROPER FOOD MARKING.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FOOD DISHES ARE STORED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK . MUST STORE ALL DISHES ON DRY LOCATION 6" ABOVE FLOOR
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR GASKETS ON DOOR TO REACH UNDER COOLER, STAND UP TWO DOOR COOLER AND SLIDING PRODUCE DOOR COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CULLING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL WATER LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE EASY CLEANABLE WALL AND CEILING OVER PRODUCE COOLER UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PEACES OF EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE TO BE STORED ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT, DRY STORAGE (DIRTY GRILL TOP) FIRST FLOOR FRONT STORAGE (STAND UP REFRIGERATOR. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HALL IN WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jan 23, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a torn gasket at the left door of kitchen 2 door stand-up cooler.Instructed to replace gasket at door of said cooler and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Detail clean the following sides of hot cooking equipments,interior bottom compartment of deep fryer,top of the kitchen oven to (remove accumulated grease build-up)and clean re-organize kitchen shelvings and behind the front/service prep area and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Detail clean kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove excessive grease build-up and remove dusts accumulations from fan blades of ceiling fan in customer dining room and maintain.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed missing light shield for light fixture in the dry storage room.Instructed to provide light shield or shatter-proof light bulbs for light fixture and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers in kitchen food prep areas with no hair restraints.Instructed to provide hair restraints for food handlers/managers when working around open foods and maintain.
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Mar 2, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Feb 21, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1967029 ISSUED ON 10-24-16 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #38 - MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK. MOP SINK MUST HAVE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK SO AS TO BE EASY TO OPEN AND CLOSE AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER 3-COMP SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY TO SET 3-COMP SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. #44 - DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WALK INTO THE REAR PREP AREA TO USE THE RESTROOM. RESTROOM IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IS ONLY TO BE USED BY EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. ONLY STAFF IS ALLOWED TO BE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. #45 - NEW EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING AROUND MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS ESPECIALLY AROUND RUBBER GASKET DOOR WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: (4)LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA OR MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.----------MUST REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR (SLIDING) REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Oct 24, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK. MOP SINK MUST HAVE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK SO AS TO BE EASY TO OPEN AND CLOSE AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER 3-COMP SINK.AT SAME MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER 3-COMP SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY TO SET 3-COMP SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WALK INTO THE REAR PREP AREA TO USE THE RESTROOM. RESTROOM IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IS ONLY TO BE USED BY EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. ONLY STAFF IS ALLOWED TO BE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NEW EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 20, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain the ice machine.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed items stored on floor in rear storage closet. Instructed facility to store all items off floor and to maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood and filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed minor leaks at both faucets on the kitchen three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: No foodhandler certificates found on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain.
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Jun 16, 2015
License
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 AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A FAUCETS WITH THREADS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A FAUCETS WITHOUT THREADS.
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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 Apr 25, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mayfair Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at Mayfair Restaurant.

Has Mayfair Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mayfair Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the 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.

How often is Mayfair Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mayfair Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.