Mayflower Seafood Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2018, Mayflower Seafood Restaurant has 25 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 15, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded 23 times in the inspection record.
Mayflower Seafood Restaurant's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 14, 2026
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: RODENT ACTIVITY STILL OBSERVED ON PREMISES ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT AREA. 60-80 MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REQUESTING THE REINSPECTION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN PREP TABLES AT TOP AND BOTTOM AREA, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL NON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND TO ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOORS UNDER SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNIT, UNDER DISHMACHINE, UNDER ALL SINKS AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER SINKS, ON AND UNDER ALL TABLES IN KITCHEN AND INSIDE OF ALL STORAGE ROOMS OF BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN KITCHEN AND BASMENT WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ALL HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
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Jan 9, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. FOUND A ZERO READING OF THE SANITIZING CHEMICAL AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL READING AT 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION EQUIPMENT STANDARDS 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMIES. OBSERVED 500 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE KITCHEN AREA ON AND UNDER PREP TABLES, ON THE FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS, DISHMACHINE, IN THE BASEMENT AREA ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND BETWEEN ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS AND DEEP FREEZERS, ON AND UNDER PREP TABLES AND INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF ALL STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION COMPLIANCE WITH CITY RULES 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER A SHELF AND A DEAD FROG IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT IN A CORNER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN PREP TABLES AT TOP AND BOTTOM AREA, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL NON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND TO ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOORS UNDER SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN KITCHEN AND BASMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNIT, UNDER DISHMACHINE, UNDER ALL SINKS AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER SINKS, ON AND UNDER ALL TABLES IN KITCHEN AND INSIDE OF ALL STORAGE ROOMS OF BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112: OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH ON WRAPPED FOOD IN THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, ON THE FLOORS AND THE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD ITEM AND REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDE NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C): OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS AND PLATES STORED ON SHELEVES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MENTIONED CONTAINERS AND PLATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEAR THE GREASE TRAP NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 16, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS AND FOUR LIVE ROACHES. THE MICE ROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, INSIDE A BIN WHERE CLEAN DISHWARE WERE STORED, INSIDE THE LOWER CABINETS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, ON THE FLOORS AT THE REAR BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA, AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE CLOSETS. THE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR AND INISDE THE SIDE FILTER OPENINGS ON THE TWO FREEZER CHEST IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT. THE MENTIONED AREAS WHERE THE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED HAD BUILD UP OF ROACH FECES THROUGHOUT EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4): OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/10/2024 , REPORT #2595989 #37: INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. #43: MULTI-USE SCOOP FOR ICE AND INGREDIENTS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR IN ICE/INGREDIENT WITH THE HANDLES UP. MAINTAIN SAME. #49: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT. #49: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE LOWER SURFACE AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNITS #55: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE 1ST FL AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. #56: THE VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION SYTSTEM. INSTURCTED TO CORRECT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDE NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112: OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH ON WRAPPED FOOD IN THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, ON THE FLOORS AND THE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD ITEM AND REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C): OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS AND PLATES STORED ON SHELEVES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MENTIONED CONTAINERS AND PLATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEAR THE GREASE TRAP NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/10/2024 , REPORT #2595989 #37: INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. #43: MULTI-USE SCOOP FOR ICE AND INGREDIENTS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR IN ICE/INGREDIENT WITH THE HANDLES UP. MAINTAIN SAME. #49: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT. #49: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE LOWER SURFACE AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNITS #55: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE 1ST FL AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. #56: THE VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION SYTSTEM. INSTURCTED TO CORRECT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS AND FOUR LIVE ROACHES. THE MICE ROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, INSIDE A BIN WHERE CLEAN DISHWARE WERE STORED, INSIDE THE LOWER CABINETS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, ON THE FLOORS AT THE REAR BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA, ANDON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE CLOSETS. THE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR AND INISDE THE SIDE FILTER OPENINGS ON THE TWO FREEZER CHEST IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT. THE MENTIONED AREAS WHERE THE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED HAD BUILD UP OF ROACH FECES THROUGHOUT EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO BULK CONTAINER OF OYSTERS, LOCATED IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER #2, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 18LBS AT $195 WORTH OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE SMOKING A CIGARETTE IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED NO SMOKING INSIDE OF THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED, *FIRST VIOLATION OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE IN 2025*
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDE NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH ON WRAPPED FOOD IN THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, ON THE FLOORS AND TBE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD ITEM AND REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS AND PLATES STORED ON SHELEVES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MENTIONED CONTAINERS AND PLATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEAR THE GREASE TRAP NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 10, 2024
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MULTI-USE SCOOP FOR ICE AND INGREDIENTS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR IN ICE/INGREDIENT WITH THE HANDLES UP. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER HAS A BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE LOWER SURFACE AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE 1ST FL AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION SYTSTEM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM ON SITE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Nov 7, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 19, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 17, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR WALL SOCKET, IN DRAIN OF TEA PREP AREA, IN REAR KITCHEN AREA NEAR HANDSINK, IN BASEMENT AREA INSIDE CONCRETE BASIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Oct 11, 2023
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINK NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO MINIMUM OF 100F AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN WALK IN COOLER UPSTAIRS, IN WALK IN FREEZER DOWNSTAIRS, UNDER HANDSINK ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA. OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA BEHIND WALK IN FREEZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS, SHELVING, AND TABLES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN UPSTAIRS AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, ON THE SIDE OF TABLES, WOK STATIONS, AND STOVES.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN WALK IN COOLER ONTOP OF PLASTIC WRAPPED CONTAINERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL AFFECTED PLASTIC AND RE-WRAP WITH CLEAN PLASTIC WRAP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA BEHIND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.
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Sep 25, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY TO BE INFESTED WITH APPROXIMATELY 100 MULTI-GENERATIONAL ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE, ON HOT HOLDING CABINET, ON WALLS. AS WELL AS BASEMENT PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE ICE MACHINE, ON WALLS BEHIND SINKS, ON GARBAGE CONTAINERS, IN GASKETS OF FREEZER UNITS, UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND IN CONTAINERS HOLDING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ADDITONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MITIGATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN CORNERS OF BEVERAGE PREP AREA, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN METAL SHELF NEAR SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSECT PARTICLES ON INTERIOR WALL OF ICE MACHINE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND DISCARD OF ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH VERIFIABLE FOODSERVICE TRAINING.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT BEING THAWED IN LARGE BOWL ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO THAW WITH RUNNING POTABLE WATER IN CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER IN PREP SINK.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWARE AND COOK WARE IMPROPERLY STORED, NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL DISHWARE AND COOKWARE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN UPSTAIRS AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, ON THE SIDE OF TABLES, WOK STATIONS, AND STOVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS, TABLES, FLOOR, AND ALL SINKS TO BE DIRTY WITH RESIDUE AND COVERED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 6, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS.
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Jun 29, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ON PREMISES. FOUND 3 ROACHES ON PREMISES IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA, FOUND 50 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR AND ON SOME STORAGE SHELVES AND 60 OR MORE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYERS, WOK STATION AND STEAMERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IS DRAINING SLOWLY IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED SO THAT THE WATER DRAINS FREELY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS OF BOTH STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED; CLEAN VENTS.
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67
Mar 3, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED; MUST HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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86
Feb 24, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 110 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE ONE COMP SINK, ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN STORAGE ROOMS AND ON STORAGE SHELVES, BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS, IN CORNER AREAS OF PREP ROOM AND AT AREA BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND A TWO TO THREE INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, RACKS FOR HOLDING DISHES AT DISHMACHINE WERE UNCLEAN; MUST CLEAN. CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IS LEAKING AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH IT; REPAIR LEAK. THE SAME SINK IS ALSO DRAINING SLOWLY; REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED; MUST HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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64
Jan 25, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGN IN THE BASEMENT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGN
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS OUT AT VARIOUS LOCATION INCLUDING ON COUNTERS AND STORAGE RACKS. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZER BUCKETS FOR TOWELS.
41
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
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86
Jan 18, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FISH PREPARED FROM HOME IN KITCHEN. MANAGER STATED CUSTOMER BOUGHT FOOD IN FROM HOME TO BE PREPARED AND CONSUMED ON SITE. FOOD MUST COME FROM APPROVED SOURCES. FISH DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY VIOLATION
11
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN UPSTAIRS DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGN IN THE BASEMENT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGN
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME IN MANDARIN AND ENGLISH.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN NON WORKING ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE IN STORAGE AREA OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOCK ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP STOCK OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS OUT AT VARIOUS LOCATION INCLUDING ON COUNTERS AND STORAGE RACKS. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZER BUCKETS FOR TOWELS.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE CAN OPENER WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
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52
Sep 4, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS THAT WERE PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM IT ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE PREPARED AND/OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING WITH DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE AND MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: -THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS AND PREP TABLES.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF AND CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS TO THE TOILET ROOMS. MAINTAIN SAME.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, SINKS, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST FL AND BASEMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -MUST CLEAN THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AROUND THE SINKS, DISH MACHINE, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN SAME.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FILTERS WITH DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Oct 9, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: RESTAURANT HAS A PROCEDURE IN PLACE BUT NO SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES NEEDED AND HAVE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WOKS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
49
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE SINK BY THE DISHMACHINE.
52
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE HANGING FROM UNIT.
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74
Feb 7, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING PREP AREA SURFACES DURING FOOD PREPARATION NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE PROPER PPM.
41
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 29, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 20 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, FOUND 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED, FOUND 40 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE RESTAURANT PRIOR TO NEXT WEEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR MEASURING TEMPS OF HOT AND COLD FOODS THROUGHOUT THE DAY; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR KITCHEN STAFF.
36
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING PREP AREA SURFACES DURING FOOD PREPARATION NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE PROPER PPM.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND NON FOOD GRADE BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO REFRAIN FROM USING GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, INTERIOR BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, STEAMERS, STOVES, SURFACES AROUND WOK STATION, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, ALL PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET BOWL IN KITCHEN HAS AN IMPROPER COVER FOR TOILET BOWL; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER TOILET BOWL COVER FOR TOILET.
51
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE WATER ON THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT (STEAMER AND BASEMENT SINKS IN PREP AREA); INSTRUCTED TO DRY AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
52
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS, UNDER DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN, REFRIGERATION UNITS, BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS IN BASEMENT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS AND HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOK STATION) IN THE MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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47
Jun 27, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 22, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISHMACHINE MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR TESTING
8
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER ON SITE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE
9
90
Jun 6, 2018
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE ON AND 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CORRECTION AND MAINTAIN
2
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISHMACHINE MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR TESTING.
8
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPES IN BASEMENT MUST BE BOXED FULLY ENCASED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
16
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 LIVE ROACHES IN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE ICE MACHINE. FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN DINING ROOM CORRECT AND REPAIR.
18
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS MUST ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE
22
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEAN AND SANITIZED RUBBER GASKETS AND DOOR MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE FROM MOLD BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
33
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mayflower Seafood Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mayflower Seafood Restaurant on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mayflower Seafood Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 23 times, more than any other issue at Mayflower Seafood Restaurant.
Has Mayflower Seafood Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mayflower Seafood Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mayflower Seafood 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 Mayflower Seafood Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mayflower Seafood Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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