What is May May Gourmet Food Inc's health inspection score?

May May Gourmet Food Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 64 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was May May Gourmet Food Inc last inspected?

May May Gourmet Food Inc was last inspected on June 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does May May Gourmet Food Inc have?

May May Gourmet Food Inc has 65 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is May May Gourmet Food Inc safe to eat at?

May May Gourmet Food Inc has a safety score of 64/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

May May Gourmet Food Inc

Name: May May Gourmet Food Inc
Address: 210 W 23RD ST, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 64

210 W 23RD ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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Ranked #351 of 459 in Chinatown

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8 inspections

Last: Jun 3, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.1

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-36

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-9 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

210 W 23RD ST, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

2 inspections

3 intermediate

15 basic

Mar

May 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

5 intermediate

13 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Oct

Nov 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

4 intermediate

3 basic

Feb

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med5 Basic

8 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOODS. FOUND CHICKEN (109.0F), PORK (85.1F), AND RIBS (89.0F) IN THE FRONT DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS WORTH OF PRODUCT AT $130. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

Base deductions−30 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 Med3 Basic

7 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOODS. FOUND CHICKEN (110.0F), PORK (80.1F), RIBS (99.0F) IN THE FRONT DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED FRIED CHICKEN WINGS AT 99.0F-125.6F IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT NEA THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 15LBS WORTH OF PRODUCT AT $125. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE TWO DOOR FREEZERS AND ON THE LOWER FILTER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED METAL BOWLS BEING USED TO TRANSFER RICE. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED STYROFOAM TOGO CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED, WHILE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DRIED GREASE DROPLETS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−26 pts

Nov 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11: OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS STORED UNDER THE REAR FOOD PREP TABLE WITH NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER MENTIONED CONTAINERS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-903.11(A;C): OBSERVED A STACK OF SHEET TRAYS STORED ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. SHEET ARE USED FOR COOKING AND AS LIDS FOR BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD SURFACE UTENSILS ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.17: OBSERVED WOOD BEING USED TO ELEVATE THE BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS UNDER THE REAR FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MENTIONED FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND 6 CHICKEN WINGS AT 92.0F FOUND INSIDE THE FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT. APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT $10 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 135 OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND A STRAINER FILLED WITH RAW CHICKEN FEET ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE REAR SERVICE SINK AT 61.2F. ALSO, FOUND TWO BOWLS OF A PORK, DUMPLING MIXTURE NEAR THE DUMPLING PREP AREA TEMPERATURES RANING 56.2F-74.0F. APPROXIMATELY 13LBS AT $75 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED WITH VIOLATION #21.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS STORED UNDER THE REAR FOOD PREP TABLE WITH NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER MENTIONED CONTAINERS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED A STACK OF SHEET TRAYS STORED ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. SHEET ARE USED FOR COOKING AND AS LIDS FOR BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD SURFACE UTENSILS ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED WOOD BEING USED TO ELEVATE THE BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS UNDER THE REAR FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MENTIONED FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/10/2024, REPORT # 2594346: #36: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #49: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE COLD HOLDING UNITS (THE HINGES OF THE DOORS AND THE DOORS OF THE EQUIPMENT) WITH FOOD ENCRUSTED AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. #55: 6-201.11: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, AND REAR DOUGH/ BAKING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL FLOORS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #55: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND HANDWASHING SINK IN MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED WALLS. #58: 2-102.13: OBSER

Base deductions−20 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.12: OBSERVED BUCKETS OF BEANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE DOUGH ROLLING MACHINE STORED ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN AND WITH FOOD ENCRUSTED IN THE EQUIPMENT. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE THE MICROWAVES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DOUGH ROLLING MACHINE MORE FREQUENTLY AND CLEAN THE MICROWAVES AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE COLD HOLDING UNITS (THE HINGES OF THE DOORS AND THE DOORS OF THE EQUIPMENT) WITH FOOD ENCRUSTED AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, AND REAR DOUGH/ BAKING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL FLOORS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND HANDWASHING SINK IN MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED WALLS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFIATE FOR FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Base deductions−17 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High4 Med7 Basic

14 total

36/100inspection score

−64 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. BOTH HOT AND COLD KNOBS WERE MISSING FROM SINKS AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH KNOBS AND RESTORE HOT AND COLD WATER AT THE MENTIONED HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WASHING TWO BOWLS AND A PITCHER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WITHOUT SANITZING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SANITIZE DISHWARE AND SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN ORDER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE USING CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS AT THE FRONT SERVICE/ FOOD PREP AREA WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE SERVICE COUNTER WAS FOUND AT 98.0F AND THE DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS FOUND AT 97.0F. THE HOT HOLDING UNITS ON THE SERVICE COUNTER WAS ADJUSTED AND ARE NOW MEETING COMPLIANCE AT THIS TIME. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNITS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AT THE FRONT SERVICE/ PREP AREA. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE SERVICE COUNTER: 5 CHICKEN WINGS (104.0F) AND RICE (100.0F). THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS IN THE DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT THAT WERE OUT OF COMPLIANCE WERE: BBQ PORK, BBQ DUCK, PORK INTESTINE, AND TRIPE ALL ITEMS TEMPERATURE RANGED 99.0-100.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 80LBS AT $125 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COLD HOLDING FOODS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. FOUND A BOX OF CHICKEN BONES (USED FOR COOKING) STORED IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 58.6F. FOUND 4 EGGS IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD RANGING 54-56.0F. FOUND A BASKET WITH 16 EGGS (RANGING 51-53.0F), BOWL OF PORK (51.0F) IN THE 3 SLIDING DOOR COOLER INTHE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED COOKED PORK IN THE A REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAR AT 51.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 80LBS AT $180 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 40 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, NEAR THE DOUBLE DECKER OVENS, AND ON THE LEGS OF THE MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BUCKETS OF BEANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE DOUGH ROLLING MACHINE STORED ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN AND WITH FOOD ENCRUSTED IN THE EQUIPMENT. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE THE MICROWAVES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DOUGH ROLLING MACHINE MORE FREQUENTLY AND CLEAN THE MICROWAVES AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE COLD HOLDING UNITS (THE HINGES OF THE DOORS AND THE DOORS OF THE EQUIPMENT) WITH FOOD ENCRUSTED AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT, AND REAR DOUGH/ BAKING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL FLOORS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND HANDWASHING SINK IN MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED WALLS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFIATE FOR FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/16/2023, REPORT #2572682 #49: CLEAN ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS STORING FLOUR SUGAR ETC. #51: FOUND ONE MISSING FAUCET KNOB IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FAUCET KNOB AT HANDSINK. #57: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−64 pts

Mar 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS STORING FLOUR SUGAR ETC.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND ONE MISSING FAUCET KNOB IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FAUCET KNOB AT HANDSINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA/DINING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TILE AND SHIELDS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE LEFT SIDE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−17 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. FOUND 60-80 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, UNDER THE TABLE HOLDING THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE CORNER AREA BY THE HOT WATER TANK, IN THE CORNER AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELVES NEAR THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE LARGE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO THE REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOUND SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, STOVES, WOK STATION AND BURNER. BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS STORING FLOUR SUGAR ETC.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND ONE MISSING FAUCET KNOB IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FAUCET KNOB AT HANDSINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH A LID.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF CLOSETS AND COOLERS. OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA/DINING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TILE AND SHIELDS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE KITCHEN CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS STORED UNDER PREP TABLES, ON TOP OF WALK-IN UNITS AND INSIDE OF BATHROOM CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE LEFT SIDE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−28 pts

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