What is Mayfair Restaurant's health inspection score?

Mayfair Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mayfair Restaurant last inspected?

Mayfair Restaurant was last inspected on April 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mayfair Restaurant have?

Mayfair Restaurant has 37 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mayfair Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Mayfair Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Mayfair Restaurant

Name: Mayfair Restaurant
Address: 4461 W Lawrence AVE, Chicago, 60630
Rating: 91

4461 W Lawrence AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/25/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Apr 25, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

4.6

Avg Violations

13 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 86/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (91/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jul

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

6 basic

Aug 2023

2 inspections

4 intermediate

10 basic

Aug

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Aug

Sep 2024

1 inspections

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Canvass2 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSRVED PERSONAL ITEMS INTERMINGLED WITH DRY STORAGE. KEEP ALL PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM FOOD.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 24

Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL CONSPICUOUS THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−5 pts

Nov 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE ROOM.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP ONE DOOR COOLER AND TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO BEVERAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED GAP AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA IN DRAWER LIKE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPACE BETWEEN FLOOR AND BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH CABINETS FRONT PREP DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STORAGE FOR MOPS TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE ON INTERIOR SURFACES AND FILTER OF HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP ONE DOOR COOLER AND TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO BEVERAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED GAP AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA IN DRAWER LIKE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPACE BETWEEN FLOOR AND BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH CABINETS FRONT PREP DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STORAGE FOR MOPS TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE ON INTERIOR SURFACES AND FILTER OF HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION # 2560687 DATED 07/13/2022 NOT CORRECTED. #51 5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−22 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med6 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

43/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SCRAMBLED EGGS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE ALL TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 10:15AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SCRAMBLED EGGS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE ALL TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 10:15AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED RICE STORED IN TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO BEVERAGES AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE RICE($2/0.5LB) VOLUNTARILY DISCARED BY MANAGER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP ONE DOOR COOLER AND TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO BEVERAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED GAP AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA IN DRAWER LIKE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPACE BETWEEN FLOOR AND BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH CABINETS FRONT PREP DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STORAGE FOR MOPS TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE ON INTERIOR SURFACES AND FILTER OF HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION # 2560687 DATED 07/13/2022 NOT CORRECTED. #37 3-302.12 :OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. #51 5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #55 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #55 6-501.114: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS. #57 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATTION ISSUE

Base deductions−47 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE SIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE TWO DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED TWO BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS UNDERNEATH HOODED VENT IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−21 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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