Mayflower Chinese Restaurant

2225 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Chinese
Last inspected: May 22, 2017
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mayflower Chinese Restaurant 18 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 22, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Mayflower Chinese Restaurant's record stops at May 22, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 22, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, STEAMER, WOKS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND TABLE AT DISHMACHINE AREA TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DISHMACHINE AND CLEAN UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, SINKS, DISHMACHINE, UNDER DISHMACHINE). CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AT CEILING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REMOVE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER PREP TABLES AND IN BASEMENT WHERE NECESSARY, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN WATER WITH CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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78
Nov 3, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
34
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 25, 2016 AS DESCRIBED: #32 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENERS AT PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINT THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT-----FRYERS, STEAMER, WOKS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND TABLE AT DISHMACHINE AREA TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN ROLLING CARTS USED FOR SERVING FOOD AND STORING DRY INGREDIENTS WHILE COOKING, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. #34 FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DISHMACHINE. CLEAN ALSO IN BASEMENT AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. #35 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN HOODED SYSTEM TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN VENT COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON CEILINGS OF WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. #37 NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE OBSERVED AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR INSIDE OF KITCHEN; MUST INSTALL. #38 GREASE RECEPTORS ATTACHED TO THE SINKS AND DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED; OWNER STATES THAT HE HAS ORDERED NEW RECEPTORS. #41 UNNECESSARY CLUTTER OBSERVED IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Jan 25, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND OPEN BAGS OF DRY INGREDIENTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM ON A PALLET; INSTRUCTED TO STORE OPEN ITEMS IN A CONTAINER WITH A LID TO AVOID CONTAMINATION TO PRODUCT.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENERS AT PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT----FRYERS, STEAMER, WOKS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND TABLE AT DISHMACHINE AREA TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN ROLLING CARTS USED FOR SERVING FOOD AND STORING DRY INGREDIENTS WHILE COOKING. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DISHMACHINE. CLEAN ALSO IN BASEMENT AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN HOODED SYSTEM TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN VENT COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST PAINT WALL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NEXT TO TOILET WHERE WALL IS PEELING. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON CEILINGS OF WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE OBSERVED AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR INSIDE OF KITCHEN; MUST INSTALL.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE RECEPTORS ATTACHED TO THE SINKS AND DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. OWNER STATES THAT HE HAS ORDERED NEW RECEPTORS.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY CLUTTER OBSERVED IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
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67
Apr 22, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND AROUND 50 MOUSE DROPPING IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, SCATTERED BEHIND PREP TABLES AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1493944 DATED ON 8-22-14 FOR VIOLATIONS #(34)MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN (NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT) AROUND ITS GREASE RECEPTOR TO REMOVE MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE, HEAVY AMOUNTS OF GREASE, FOOD ETC. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SINKS AND DISHMACHINE. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BEVERAGE STATIONS, CLEAN UNDER SHELF INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ELEVATE ALL FOODS FROM FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. (35) MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, SINKS, DISHMACHINE, UNDER DISHMACHINE). CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED SOME MISSING WALL TILE ON BOTH SIDES OF URINAL IN MENS WASHROOM; REPLACE. SOME PEELING PAINT ON WALL ABOVE URINAL AND INSIDE OF STALL IN MENS WASHROOM; REPAINT. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON WALL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NEXT TO TOILET; REPAINT. SOME PEELING PAINT ON WALLS OF BASEMENT IN SMALL PREP AREA; REPAINT AND CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. (31)SOME NON FOOD GRADE BAGS OBSERVED IN REFRIGERATORS STORING FOODS; INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. (33)MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN (SOME RUSTED); CLEAN AND PAINT. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CIATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE BEHIND MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP TABLE.
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Aug 22, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SOME NON FOOD GRADE BAGS OBSERVED IN REFRIGERATORS STORING FOODS; INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN (SOME RUSTED); CLEAN AND PAINT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN (NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT) AROUND ITS GREASE RECEPTOR TO REMOVE MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE, HEAVY AMOUNTS OF GREASE, FOOD ETC. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SINKS AND DISHMACHINE. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BEVERAGE STATIONS, CLEAN UNDER SHELF INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ELEVATE ALL FOODS FROM FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, SINKS, DISHMACHINE, UNDER DISHMACHINE). CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED SOME MISSING WALL TILE ON BOTH SIDES OF URINAL IN MENS WASHROOM; REPLACE. SOME PEELING PAINT ON WALL ABOVE URINAL AND INSIDE OF STALL IN MENS WASHROOM; REPAINT. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON WALL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NEXT TO TOILET; REPAINT. SOME PEELING PAINT ON WALLS OF BASEMENT IN SMALL PREP AREA; REPAINT AND CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND PAINT ALL GREASE RECEPTORS IN KITCHEN WHERE GREASY AND RUSTY ATTACHED TO SINKS AND DISHMACHINE.
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78
Aug 14, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOORS (TWO SETS) WITH 1/4 INCH GAPS UNDERNEATH. MUST RODENT PROOF BOTH SETS OF DOORS. ALSO OBSERVED 100 RODENT (MOUSE) DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT BEHIND STEAMER AT THE END OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT STATION, UNDER STAIRS BY REAR DOOR, IN BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF STORAGE ROOMS. (SEVERAL STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT) ALL DROPPINGS WERE ON THE FLOOR OF ALL OF THESE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER CONTAINING RICE IN KITCHEN.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SOME NON FOOD GRADE BAGS OBSERVED IN REFRIGERATORS STORING FOODS; INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEVERELY WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN; REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT. CLEAN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP. REPLACE BROKEN LID TO BULK STORAGE CONTAINER STORING RICE IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN (SOME RUSTED); CLEAN AND PAINT, SLEEVE WHERE CAN OPENER SITS ON PREP TABLE, MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT ON PREP TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES IN BASEMENT, CLEAN BULK STORAGE CONTAINER IN KITCHEN STORING RICE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN (NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT) AROUND ITS GREASE RECEPTOR TO REMOVE MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE, HEAVY AMOUNTS OF GREASE, FOOD ETC. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SINKS AND DISHMACHINE. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BEVERAGE STATIONS, CLEAN UNDER SHELF INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN IN BASEMENT IN VARIOUS AREAS WHERE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. ELEVATE ALL FOODS FROM FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, SINKS, DISHMACHINE, UNDER DISHMACHINE). CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED SOME MISSING WALL TILE ON BOTH SIDES OF URINAL IN MENS WASHROOM; REPLACE. SOME PEELING PAINT ON WALL ABOVE URINAL AND INSIDE OF STALL IN MENS WASHROOM; REPAINT. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON WALL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NEXT TO TOILET; REPAINT. SOME PEELING PAINT ON WALLS OF BASEMENT IN SMALL PREP AREA; REPAINT AND CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND PAINT ALL GREASE RECEPTORS IN KITCHEN WHERE GREASY AND RUSTY ATTACHED TO SINKS AND DISHMACHINE.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATIO UNITS WITHOUT THEM IN KITCHEN.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET IN KITCHEN WITH MOP INSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF DIRTY MOP WATER ONCE USED AND TO STORE WET MOPS UPWARD TO DRY.
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61
Sep 18, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA BY WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR
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95
Sep 10, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS-23 ON STORAGE SHLF IN BASEMENT AND LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR NEAR KITCHEN.MUST CONTACT PEST CO.CLEAN/SANITIZE.ALSO REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA BY WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR.
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90
Aug 15, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Correct By: Thursday, November 08, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,STARCH,ETC.)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Correct By: Thursday, November 08, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS/CEILING AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Correct By: Thursday, November 08, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURES AT BASEMENT.(POOR LIGHTING CONDITIONS)
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Aug 8, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED ABOUT 25 HOUSE FLIES ON WALLS/FLYING AROUND AT DISHWASAHING AREAS AND AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,STARCH,ETC.)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:INTERIOR OF COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, TABLES, AND WOK AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS/CEILING AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURES AT BASEMENT.(POOR LIGHTING CONDITIONS)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT.(CARDBOARD BOXES, OLD EQUIPMENT,ETC.)
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70
Nov 15, 2011
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #657332 ON 11/07/11 NOT CORRECTED: #18 FOUND FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP UNDER LEFT BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO, NOTED OVER 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES, BEHIND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS, ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. OWNER ARRIVED ON SITE WITH WEATHER STRIPPING TO REPAIR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND EMPLOYEES REMOVING MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZING SAID AREAS AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILDUP. REMOVE LINING ON SHELVES NEXT TO MENS TOILET ROOM. REMOVE PLASTIC CRATES AT REAR BASEMENT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING. PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAPS AND RACKS INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN NEXT TO TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE WORN WOODEN MALLET AND SHELF IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN, TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS, INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP, MEAT SLICER, BULK FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, FOOD CARTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, TOILET IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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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. KEEP FLOORS DRY IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. REPAIR FLOOR AT ENTRANCE OF WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN CARPETING AT REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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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. PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE PANEL AT WALL AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. REPAIR WALL SECTIONS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN WALL BEHIND AND UNDER DISH MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTEND DRAIN LINE TO UTILITY SINK AND OR FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT, REPAIR LEAKS AT PIPING AT CEILING IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS IN BASEMENT, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED OFFICE USED FOR STORAGE, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL IN BASEMENT.
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70
Nov 7, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING MULTI USE ITEMS, BOWLS, CONTAINERS AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT USING SANITIZER. ALSO, LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER AFTER RUNNING SEVERAL CYCLES. FOUND 0PPM CHOLRINE AT DISH MACHINE. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN UNIT SERVICED AND PROPERLY SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO USE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS. CRTICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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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: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP UNDER LEFT BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO, NOTED 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND BEHIND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILDUP. REMOVE LINING ON SHELVES NEXT TO MENS TOILET ROOM. REMOVE PLASTIC CRATES AT REAR BASEMENT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING. PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAPS AND RACKS INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN NEXT TO TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE WORN WOODEN MALLET AND SHELF IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN, TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS, INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP, MEAT SLICER, BULK FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, FOOD CARTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, TOILET IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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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. KEEP FLOORS DRY IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASMEMENT. REPAIR FLOOR AT ENTRANCE OF WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN CARPETING AT REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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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. CLEAN VENTS AT WALL AT FRONT BAR. CLEAN ATTACHMENTS AT GLASS HOLDER AT FRONT BAR AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE PANEL AT WALL AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. REPAIR WALL SECTIONS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN WALL BEHIND AND UNDER DISH MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS AT TOP OF DISH MACHINE AT VALVE, EXTEND DRAIN LINE TO UTILITY SINK AND OR FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT, REPAIR LEAKS AT PIPING AT CEILING IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS IN BASEMENT, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED OFFICE USED FOR STORAGE, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL IN BASEMENT.
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Mar 17, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. SEAL HOLE AT FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Mar 8, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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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: FOUND 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #277468 ON 07/16/10: #32 INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDU, PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS AT DISH MACHINE AND AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. PAINT RUSTY SURFACES AT PREP TABLE BOTTOMS. SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES/SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, #33 CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: UNDER, AROUND DEEP FRYERS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/LIDS, VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS, #35 PAINT WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT PIPING AND CONDUITS AT WALL AND CEILING SECTIONS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WIPE DOWN WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT, TEA STATION, BY TOILET ROOMS, AND PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND WALL SECTIONS IN BASEMENT,#36 PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB AT DISH MACHINE AREA. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA, #41 ORGANIZE CLUTTERED AREAS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS, REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT/ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, #43 STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL READY TO EAT, PREPARED FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. REMOVE ALUMINUM FROM PREP TABLE BOTTOMS. PAINT RUSTY RACKS IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT REAR KITCHEN. REPLACE TOILET SEAT COVER IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN MEAT SLICER BLADE, GREASE TRAPS AT DISH MACHINE AND HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND AROUND DISH MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULB FOR LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Aug 5, 2010
Tag Removal
10 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
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Jul 16, 2010
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH-IN PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN ON 1ST. FLOOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57.5F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. HELD FOR INSPECTION PLACED ON UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE ABOVE SAID UNIT: 2LBS OF COOKED BARBEQUE PORK AND READY TO EAT SLICED HAM AT 64.5F. ALSO, FOUND 2LBS OF COOKED LEFTOVER RICE FROM 07/15/10 STORED INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 118.0F. FOUND 88 COOKED EGGROLLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT DATED 07/15/10 AT 65.4F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR BELOW, HOT FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 140F OR HIGHER, AND COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID ITEMS. APPROXIMATE VALUE $100.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE USE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE GASKET INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS AT DISHMACHINE AND AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. PAINT RUSTY SURFACES AT PREP TABLE BOTTOMS. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES/SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: UNDER, AROUND DEEP FRYERS, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER, UPRIGHT FREEZER, FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, BULK CONTAINERS/LIDS, VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS, TEA UNIT, AND RACKS IN KITCHEN.
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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. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST. FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE.
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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. PAINT WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT PIPING, CONDUITS AT WALL AND CEILING SECTIONS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WIPE DOWN WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT, TEA STATION, BY TOILET ROOMS, AND PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND WALL SECTIONS IN BASMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB AT DISHMACHINE AREA. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN ON 1ST. FLOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK INTERNAL FOOD PRODUCT TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE CLUTTERED AREAS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS, REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT/ITEMS, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mayflower Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mayflower Chinese Restaurant on file is from May 22, 2017. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mayflower Chinese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Mayflower Chinese Restaurant.

Has Mayflower Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mayflower Chinese Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mayflower Chinese 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.