Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633423
Location recorded for this inspection · MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT · 5240 N PULASKI RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-401.11 OBSERVED UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE CUPS STORED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO STORE ANY SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OR UTENSILS IN TOILET ROOM.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.116 OBSERVED OUTSIDE OIL RECEPTACLE WITH LIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT#2613266 DATED MARCH 6 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #57 ENSURE THERE IS PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2070110
Location recorded for this inspection · MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT · 5240 N PULASKI RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND FACILITIES (PREP COOLER) IN PREP/COOKING AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. AIR TEMPERATURE NOW AT 40.0F MANAGER CLEAN CONDENSER COIL OF PREP COOLER) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED RICE AT 105.2F) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE. ALSO FOUND SHRIMP INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F, PORK AT 48.9F, BEEF AT 49.7F STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 75.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 25 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed freezer top cover in poor repair. Instructed to repair or replace. Observed rust on storage racks and storage shelving, in rear dry storage area. Instructed to paint or replace equipment, to ensure that the surfaces are properly designed. Observed food improperly stored in original containers,. e.g. been paste, vegetables and mandarin oranges. Instructed to transfer to food grade container. Also, observed card board lining, in use on shelving units. Instructed to remove to prevent pest harborage.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the following areas in need of cleaning: -Exterior of grease trap with excessive grease. -Walk in cooler shelving units with food and debris. -Storage shelves units throughout with food and debris. -Sides of all cooking equipment and interiors surfaces of microwave oven, with food and debris. -Food cart with excessive food and debris.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed missing floor base board tile loose, rear area near mop sink. Instructed manager to reseal, repair and maintain.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed ventilation in kitchen area with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain. Also, observed peeled and cracked ceiling tile above walk in cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed ventilation in toilet area not working. Instructed to repair and maintain.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Observed food thermometer not visible in all cooler. Instructed manager to provide conspicuous and accurate food thermometer in all cooler.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed debris and clutter throughout the facility front and in rear. Also observed unnecessary articles on top of walk in cooler and washroom storage area. Instructed manager to clean, remove unnecessary items and clutter to prevent pest harborage. Observed mops and brooms stored in mop sink. Instructed to manager that cleaning equipment (i.e. mops and brooms) must be stored off the floor to prevent pest harborage and to air dry equipment.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064549
Location recorded for this inspection · MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT · 5240 N PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed freezer top cover in poor repair. Instructed to repair or replace. Observed rust on storage racks and storage shelving, in rear dry storage area. Instructed to paint or replace equipment, to ensure that the surfaces are properly designed. Observed food improperly stored in original containers,. e.g. been paste, vegetables and mandarin oranges. Instructed to transfer to food grade container. Also, observed card board lining, in use on shelving units. Instructed to remove to prevent pest harborage.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the following areas in need of cleaning: -Exterior of grease trap with excessive grease. -Walk in cooler shelving units with food and debris. -Storage shelves units throughout with food and debris. -Sides of all cooking equipment and interiors surfaces of microwave oven, with food and debris. -Food cart with excessive food and debris.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed missing floor base board tile loose, rear area near mop sink. Instructed manager to reseal, repair and maintain.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed ventilations in kitchen area with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain. Also, observed peeled and cracked ceiling tile above walk in cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed ventilation in toilet area not working. Instructed to repair and maintain.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Observed no food thermometer in all cooler areas. Instructed manager to provide conspicuous food thermometer in all cooler area.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed debris and clutter throughout the facility. Also observed unnecessary articles on top of walk in cooler and toilet storage area. Instructed manager to clean, remove unnecessary items and clutter to prevent pest harborage. Observed mops and brooms stored in mop sink. Instructed to manager that cleaning equipment (i.e. mops and brooms) must be stored off the floor to prevent pest harborage and to air dry equipment.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2060094
Location recorded for this inspection · MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT · 5240 N PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed large container of cooked rice at stored on prep table at improper temperature, 60.2 degrees. Approximate weight 10lbs. Cost $7.00. Manager corrected during inspection and voluntarily discarded and denatured the food. Also, instructed manager on proper storage temperatures for potentially hazardous foods. Cold foods must be stored below 41 degrees, while hot foods should be stored above 140 degrees. Critical violation 7-38-005 (A)
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Observed no paper towels available at exposed hand sink, in prep/cooking area. Manager corrected during inspection. Paper towels provided, during inspection. Instructed managers to always have paper towels at exposed hand washing station at all times. Critical Violation 7-38-030
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Observed no pest control log available on site. Instructed manager to have pest control log book available at all times. Observed front bottom door not rodent proof. With an opening of 1/4 inch gap at the bottom of the door. Instructed manager to rodent proof door and maintain. Serious Violation 7-38-020
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from inspection report #1975837, issued on 11/21/16 "33-Observed the lower compartments of all cooking equipment, as well as the doors, gaskets, and handles of all coolers to have dirt and food debris accumulated on surfaces. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. 34-Observed dirt and debris on the floors under and around equipment and along wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain" Instructed manager to correct and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed freezer top cover in poor repair. Instructed to repair or replace. Observed rust on storage racks and storage shelving, in rear dry storage area. Instructed to paint or replace equipment, to ensure that the surfaces are properly designed. Observed food improperly stored in original containers,. e.g. been paste, vegetables and mandarin oranges. Instructed to transfer to food grade container. Also, observed card board lining, in use on shelving units. Instructed to remove to prevent pest harborage.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the following areas in need of cleaning: -Exterior of grease trap with excessive grease. -Walk in cooler shelving units with food and debris. -Storage shelves units throughout with food and debris. -Sides of all cooking equipment and interiors surfaces of microwave oven, with food and debris. -Food cart with excessive food and debris.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed missing floor base board tile loose, rear area near mop sink. Instructed manager to reseal, repair and maintain.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed ventilations in kitchen area with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain. Also, observed peeled and cracked ceiling tile above walk in cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed ventilation in toilet area not working. Instructed to repair and maintain.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Observed no food thermometer in all cooler areas. Instructed manager to provide conspicuous food thermometer in all cooler area.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed debris and clutter throughout the facility. Also observed unnecessary articles on top of walk in cooler and toilet storage area. Instructed manager to clean, remove unnecessary items and clutter to prevent pest harborage. Observed mops and brooms stored in mop sink. Instructed to manager that cleaning equipment (i.e. mops and brooms) must be stored off the floor to prevent pest harborage and to air dry equipment.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976133
Location recorded for this inspection · MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT · 5240 N PULASKI RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous serious violations not corrected from report# 1975837, dated 11-21-16: Violation 16- "Observed food not protected: observed raw beef, chicken, and shrimp stored above vegetables in the 2 door prep cooler and observed raw chicken stored above soup and vegetables in the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to store all items in order of final cooking temperature with the highest cooking temperature on the lowest level and the lowest cooking temperature on the highest level and to maintain." and Violation 29- "Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1950716 dated 8-18-16: Violation 32- "Observed food being stored inside plastic shopping bags. Instructed facility to store in only food grade materials and to maintain." Facility removed items from plastic shopping bags and stored in food grade materials and facility reorganized food storage in a proper fashion. Critical violation 7-42-090.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the ice machine to have slight dirt accumulation on the interior portions. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed the lower compartments of all cooking equipment, as well as the doors, gaskets, and handles of all coolers to have dirt and food debris accumulated on surfaces. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floors under and around equipment and along wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975837
Location recorded for this inspection · MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT · 5240 N PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Observed the exposed handsink to have a blender pitcher, dish sponge, and other materials in it causing it to be inaccessible. Also observed no paper towels at said exposed handsink. Instructed facility to maintain sink accessible and with hot and cold water, soap, and paper towels at all times. Facility corrected at time of inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed food not protected: observed raw beef, chicken, and shrimp stored above vegetables in the 2 door prep cooler and observed raw chicken stored above soup and vegetables in the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to store all items in order of final cooking temperature with the highest cooking temperature on the lowest level and the lowest cooking temperature on the highest level and to maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1950716 dated 8-18-16: Violation 30- "Instructed facility to label and maintain all bulk food containers and to label prepared foods." Violation 32- "Observed food being stored inside plastic shopping bags. Instructed facility to store in only food grade materials and to maintain." Violation 33- "Observed the walk in cooler shelves to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain." Violation 45- "No foodhandler certificates on site for foodhandlers. Instructed facility to comply and maintain." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the ice machine to have slight dirt accumulation on the interior portions. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed the lower compartments of all cooking equipment, as well as the doors, gaskets, and handles of all coolers to have dirt and food debris accumulated on surfaces. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floors under and around equipment and along wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950716
Location recorded for this inspection · MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT · 5240 N PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Instructed facility to label and maintain all bulk food containers and to label prepared foods.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed food being stored inside plastic shopping bags. Instructed facility to store in only food grade materials and to maintain.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the walk in cooler shelves to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the floor under and around the cooking equipment and three compartment sink to have dirt and debris. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: No foodhandler certificates on site for foodhandlers. Instructed facility to comply and maintain.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950232
Location recorded for this inspection · MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT · 5240 N PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found 50lbs of chicken in the walk in cooler at a temperature of 65.1f. Also found 50lbs of eggrolls(shrimp, cabbage) in the prep area at 71.5f. Operator discarded and denatured said food valued at $500 (as stated by operator). Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: Found no chemical sanitizer test kit on premises. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain the appropriate chemical test kit to test the ppm of their sanitizing solution and compartment at the three compartment sink. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Instructed facility to label and maintain all bulk food containers and to label prepared foods.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed food being stored inside plastic shopping bags. Instructed facility to store in only food grade materials and to maintain.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the walk in cooler shelves to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the floor under and around the cooking equipment and three compartment sink to have dirt and debris. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: No foodhandler certificates on site for foodhandlers. Instructed facility to comply and maintain.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575930
Location recorded for this inspection · MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT · 5240 N PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DIRTY,ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD,OILY CARD BOARDS ARE USED ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARDS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ONE STOPPER PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR THE SAID SINK BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AND LID LINER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID LID LINER AND RUBBER GASKET.PRESENTLY ALL FOOD INSIDE CHEST FREEZER ARE COMPLETELY COVERED
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS,ALSO INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER,ALL THE SHELVES AND PANELS OF THE UNIT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HANDLES ON PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH EXCESS DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STOCK STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA WITH WATER STAINS AND DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO PARTIALLY BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482963
Location recorded for this inspection · MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT · 5240 N PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND A LARGE AMOUNT OF LARGE SHRIMPS ROLLED WITH VEGETABLE MIXTURE AND THAN RE-ROLLED INSIDE THE PASTRIES DOUGH FOR EGG ROLL ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 60.9F; 61.4F TO 64.9F.FOUND WHITE RICE STORED INSIDE A GRAY PLASTIC CONTAINER ON TOP THE BOTTOM OF THE MOBILE SHELF AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN PREP AREA.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE.ABUSED FOOD TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED BY THE EMPLOYEE.POUNDS 60,VALUE 200. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM.AFTER SEVERAL REQUEST BY ME MANAGER SEND EMPLOYEE TO BUY 6 ROLLS OF PAPER TOWELS WHICH WAS PROVIDED AT SAID SINKS.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASH BOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-31-14,REPORT #1501441 #32-GREASE TRAP WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. #34-FLOOR LITTERED IN PREP AREA BEHIND CHEST FREEZER (PLASTIC BAGS, CARDBOARD, NEWSPAPERS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR. #38-3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE (RIGHT SIDE FAUCET). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION UP-GRADED TO #29
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DIRTY,ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD,OILY CARD BOARDS ARE USED ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARDS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ONE STOPPER PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR THE SAID SINK BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AND LID LINER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID LID LINER AND RUBBER GASKET.PRESENTLY ALL FOOD INSIDE CHEST FREEZER ARE COMPLETELY COVERED
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS,ALSO INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER,ALL THE SHELVES AND PANELS OF THE UNIT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HANDLES ON PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH EXCESS DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STOCK STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO #29
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA WITH WATER STAINS AND DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO PARTIALLY BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION UP-GRADED TO #29
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501441
Location recorded for this inspection · MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT · 5240 N PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GREASE TRAP WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR LITTERED IN PREP AREA BEHIND CHEST FREEZER (PLASTIC BAGS, CARDBOARD, NEWSPAPERS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT COVER CRACKED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT COVER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE (RIGHT SIDE FAUCET). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1236139
Location recorded for this inspection · MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT · 5240 N PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PLASTIC BULK CONTINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED (FLOUR, RICE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS/BAGS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE/WRAP RAW MEATS IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS TO STORE RAW MEATS INSIDE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE CAN OPENER AND ON LOWER SIDE OF PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353565
Location recorded for this inspection · MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT · 5240 N PULASKI RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF BEEF AT 48.9F, PORK AT 46.9F, SHRIMP AT 50.5F STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.9F), AND ALSO FOUND COOKED RICE AT 105.4F STORED IN PLASTIC BIN UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 140F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $25.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP TABLE SHELF AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP AT REAR AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES ABOVE STEAM TABLE WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MAIN PREP COOLER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOOSE STAINLESS STEEL SHEET ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL LOOSE STAINLESS STEEL PANEL/WALL BEHIND FRYERS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60630
194 of 261 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.
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