Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT on .
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Latest inspection
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.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1301001
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: Must provide lids, covers to bulk ingredient containers.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Cooking equipment had excess grease build up under deep fryer, shelving, needs detailed cleaning.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Missing ceiling tiles and holes/openings in ceiling around pipes and conduits. Must replace all ceiling tiles and seal all openings in ceiling through-out.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1271477
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: Must provide lids, covers to bulk ingredient containers.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Above violation still remaining, cooking equipment had excess grease build up under deep fryer, shelving, needs detailed cleaning.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Missing ceiling tiles and holes/openings in ceiling around pipes and conduits. Must replace all ceiling tiles and seal all openings in ceiling through-out.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1271464
Location recorded for this inspection · MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT · 5240 N PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: Observed employee not washing their hands while preparing foods, (fried rice) , and leaving prep are to storage area and not washing hands when returning to prep area, at time of of inspection, citation issued.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found/observed rodent droppings(20 ) in rear of kitchen by walk in cooler, and by rear storage area(10 ), citation issued.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be replaced.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1271268
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: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label all food items in walk in cooler.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. rear storage shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed), wlls in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning, cove moulding in rear storage area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep area, bathroom not clean, need cleaning.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604462
Location recorded for this inspection · MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT · 5240 N PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of display cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(BBQ oven)not clean need detailed cleaning.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under cooking equipment along wallbase need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage area under shelving, and outside bathroom need detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls by front counter, and in bathroom not clean need cleaning.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in rear storage area shall be provided, light shields in prep area need cleaning(detailed).
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3 comparment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep areas, cooler, and bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580738
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: Above violation still remaining.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Above violation still remaining,"Floors in rear storage areas under sorage racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners)".
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
88798
Location recorded for this inspection · MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT · 5240 N PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found/Observed rear exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, also found rodent dropping(20 )in rear storage area.Citation issued #H000071334, with a court date of 6/09/2011, at 400 W superior in room #112 at 9:00am.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Reach in freezer cover had peeling paint, in state of disrepair, shall be repair. cooler shelving that had rust shall be repair/replaced.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surface of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, ice machine, cooler shelving, prep tables not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink, rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls/ceilings in kitchen prep areas need detailed cleaning, damaged stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields inkitchen prep areas, dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen, dining areas need detailed cleaning.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
353221
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
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILEB PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, SUCH AS FRIED RICE, CHICKEN DUMPLING, SHRIMP CHOP SUEY,ORANGE CHICKEN,BBEEF WITH BROCCOLI. MANAGER SHOWED UP AFTER 35 MINUTES WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
353219
Location recorded for this inspection · MAYFLOWER RESTAURANT · 5240 N PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER RIM AROUND THE LID OF THE CONTAINER WITH GREASE DRIPPING AND BUILT UP GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #162879 DATED 10/20/09.#30-MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC. ALSO PROVIDE LABEL/DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINER THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.#32- CHEST FREEZER DOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR-INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.#33- MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; EXTERIOR FRONT/SIDE AND BOTTOM OF THE BARBECUE OVEN, EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER,WOK AND REACH IN COOLER WITH GREASE BUILT UP. ALL THE PIPE CONNECTING TO THE WOK AND BEHIND THE COOKING AREA,WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILT UP. THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND ONE DOOR COOLER WITH FOOD CRUMBS.#34- ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD INSIDE THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.#35-CEILING VENT BY THE PREP AREA,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED, MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.#40-MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE CHEST FREEZER AND ONE DOOR COOLER. AND MUST BE VISIBLE.#43-ALL WASHCLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE PREP TABLE AND DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD ON ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BEHIND THE SMOOTHIE CART AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPT SINK WITH MINIMAL DUST BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM RUSTED . MUST REMOVE THE RUST OR REPLACE. FAN COVER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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.
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