Jaymay Restaurant

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed rust shelves in cold holding unit with glass door in basement. Instructed to remove rust from shelves in cold holding unit with glass door in basement, non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material. Observed peeling interior of chest freezer located in basement rear storage area exposing insulation. Instructed to smoothly repair interior of chest freezer in basement rear storage area, non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material. Observed boxes of oil stored on floor in basement store area. Instructed to provide adequate shelves to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed drain stoppers not fitting into drain of three compartment sinks. Instructed to provide drain stoppers of proper size to fit into three compartment sinks, a three compartment sink shall be provided and maintained for manually washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment and utensils.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster used for trash overflowing with bags and cardboard unable to be closed to prevent pest from entering dumpster. Instructed manager trash and recycling shall be stored so that it is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b) citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cracks and holes in floor of basement in front of utility sink and near large prep table in the front of basement prep area. Instructed to smoothly repair cracks and holes in floor in front of utility sink and near large prep table in the front of basment prep area and maintain. Observed peeling on basement ceiling above large prep table in front of prep area. Instructed to remove peeling paint from ceilling and smoothly repaint basement ceiling in said area. Observed peeling paint on wall and nonsmooth wall behind utility sink and three compartment sink in basement. Instructed to remove peeling paint and to smoothly repair wall behind utility sink and three compartment sink in basement for ease of cleanability.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on filters and interior of hood. Instructed to clean filters and interior of hood and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up pf grease on bottoms of white shelves in rear dry storage area.instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed splatters of food debris on the interior and exterior of all cold hold units (freezers, coolers, ice machine) in the basement area. Instructed person in charge to detail clean interior and exterior of all units.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed black rubber baseboards peeling from the wall in the hallway leading to the restroom and near basement stairs. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed splatters in the rear prep area on walls and shelvings. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to prpoperly store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed open food stored inside grocery bags in coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to provide proper food storage bags or containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine, food debris and buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink in basement prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings in ceiling near ice machine and food storage shelves in basement. Instructed manager to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris, spills, dust buildup on floors, walls, ceiling vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment, propane tanks, etc in basement prep and storage areas. Insructed manager to remove and maintain premises.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation hood above burners in basement prep area. Instructed manager to install ventilation hood in basement prep area.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to prpoperly store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed open food stored inside grocery bags in coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to provide proper food storage bags or containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine, food debris and buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink in basement prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings in ceiling near ice machine and food storage shelves in basement. Instructed manager to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris, spills, dust buildup on floors, walls, ceiling vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment, propane tanks, etc in basement prep and storage areas. Insructed manager to remove and maintain premises.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation hood above burners in basement prep area. Instructed manager to install ventilation hood in basement prep area.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2554704 on 4-22-23:47-must provide sink stoppers for 3- compartment sink. Must remove rust from lower shelf of white prep table in basement.imust clean nterior panel of ice machine.must defrost chest freezer in basement.56-must repair or replace ventilation in toilet room not operable. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN MOST REACH IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OUTTER FRONT ENTRY DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING REACH IN FREEZER DOOR HANDLE LAYING ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOLERS IN BASEMENT,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1ST FL. 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF WHITE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ,GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS,FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE SHELVES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING AND ON MOP SINK.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING,LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE LEADING TO 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR WITH POOLING WATER AROUND IT.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT OPERABLE.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometers in most reach in coolers throughout.must provide and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 100 or more mice droppings on counter behind register and lower storage shelves at service counter,on top of boxes & rear prep table,on basement floor mixed in with dirt along wall bases,on floor mixed in with dirt along wall bases behind freezers and coolers, under food storage shelves throughout basement.also. Appx. 20 or more live ants crawling on floor behind hot water tanks in basement.must remove droppings and ants clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/14/22.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of both front entry doors.must make doors tight fitting.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing gloves while handling ready to eat foods. Gloves were provided during inspection.(cos)

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing reach in freezer door handle laying on floor in between coolers in basement,worn door gaskets on 1st fl. 2- door reach in cooler and 1- door glass reach in cooler.must provide sink stoppers for 3- compartment sink.must remove rust from lower shelf of white prep table in basement.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on exterior of food storage containers ,grill table, prep tables,all coolers and chest freezers,fryer cabinets,storage shelves,interior panel of ice machine.must defrost chest freezer in basement.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing and on mop sink.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace observed hand sink in basement prep area slow draining,leaky faucet at basement 3- comp sink.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing lid on garbage can in unisex toilet room.must provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged ceiling in basement food storage area,loose wall base leading to 1st fl. Rear prep area,broken concrete floor with pooling water around it.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean food splatter from walls throughout prep areas.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace ventilation hood not working above cooking equipment.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace ventilation in toilet room not operable.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2521564 6/18/21 not corrected #58-still observed no food allergen training for food manager.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Bowls being stored inside cooked containers of food and being used as dispensing utensils. Instd to use proper dispensing utensils and store properly (handle not in food)

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Door gasket of prep cooler torn and condenser line leaking causing water accumulation on bottom of cooler. Instd to repair and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Male food handler without hair restraint. Instd to wear at all times.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Single service utensils improperly stored. Instd to store handle up.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Cutting board at prep line , stained and with black pitted markings. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Handwash sink in basement prep area slow draining. Instd to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Propane tanks connected to 1 burner stoves in basement. Instd to remove. Propane tanks are prohibited

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 6/17/2019 report 2293654 not corrected. 58 observed no proof of allergen training from certified manager. Instructed that all managers with a city of chicago sanitation certificate must comply with allergen training. Citation issued priority foundation 7-42-090

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the flattop and deep fryer with excess food debris and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor and walls behind the cooking equipment in the kitchen area with a build up of grease, food debris, and food splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Over 50 mice droppings scattered on storage shelves and along wallbase on floor in basement. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affeted areas. Contact pest control for service. Violation 7-38-020 serious.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cuttng board pitted at front prep line. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Exterior of dry storage containers not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improprly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution at all times. Improper utensils (bowls) in dry storage containers. Instd to use proper utensils (scoops with handle) and store properly.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed knives stored between cooler and prep table, instructed to get a knife rack. Observed food stored in grocery bag,instructed to provide proper food grade containers, or baggies/zip loc etc.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed 1st. Floor two door coolers interior not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean and sanitize the front and rear cutting boards.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear wall in poor repair, instructed to fill holes/seal, also front walls newely patched nood to be sealed. Clean wall next to grill. Observed several holes in basement ceiling, and wall behind the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the following items: basement handwashing sink, basement storage shelves, microwaves, and wire racks inside the prep cooler next to the grill.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: No chemical test strips were provided to measure the sanitizer concentration at the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to provide chemical test strips to measure the sanitizer concentration. Serious violation 7-38-030.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Defrost and maintain the chest freezer in the basement.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the following items: basement handwashing sink, basement chest freezer, basement storage shelves, microwave, and wire racks inside the prep cooler next to the grill.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Hair restraints are needed for all food handling employees. Must provide.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Single service utensils improperly stored. Instd to store handle up. Knives improperly stored inbetween electrical pipe and wall. Instd to store properly

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Rubber gasket of 2-door upright cooler in poor repair, torn. Repair same and have tight fitting.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine, all interior bottom shelves of coolers, and interior bottom of fryer not clean excessive debris. Clean same and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor under cooking line along wallbase with excessive grease accumulation. Clean same and maintain. Unfinished, uneven raw concrete floor in basement prep area. Instd to repair same so as to be a smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Unfinished dry wall ceiling in basement prep area. Walls in same area including behind 3-compartment sink and support beams, with uneven surfaces, peeling paint and unfinished surface. All surfaces must be finished, smooth, even, non-porous, durable and easily cleanable surfaces.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Imroper food dispensing utensils in containers of sauce (using large plastic butter containers). Instd to use proper food dispensing utensils and store properly.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Front entrance door and basement door not rodent proof, approx 1/2 inch gap at bottom of doors. Instd to have doors rodent proof so as to be tight fitting. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Single service utensils improperly stored. Instd to store handle up. Knives improperly stored inbetween electrical pipe and wall. Instd to store properly.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Rubber gasket of 2-door upright cooler in poor repair, torn. Repair same and have tight fitting.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine, all interior bottom shelves of coolers, and interior bottom of fryer not clean excessive debris. Clean same and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor under cooking line along wallbase with excessive grease accumulation. Clean same and maintain. Unfinished, uneven raw concrete floor in basement prep area. Instd to repair same so as to be a smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Unfinished dry wall ceiling in basement prep area. Walls in same area including behind 3-compartment sink and support beams, with uneven surfaces, peeling paint and unfinished surface. All surfaces must be finished, smooth, even, non-porous, durable and easily cleanable surfaces.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instd to do so.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Imroper food dispensing utensils in containers of sauce (using large plastic butter containers). Instd to use proper food dispensing utensils and store properly.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed reach in freezer in basement with door in disrepair. Repair door so that it is tight fitting.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed bathroom floor in disrepair. Repair floor to a non absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable condition. Maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed floors in kitchen under and behind large stoves and refrigerators unclean with heavy dirt accumulation. Clean and maintair floors in a sanitary condition.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling in basement in disrepair. Repair and maintain ceiling.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed walls in kitchen unclean with heavy food debris and splatter accumulation. Clean and maintain walls.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed leak inder 1 compartment sink in basement. Repair leak and maintain.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label all bulk containers in basement storage.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain slicer on rear prep table. Repair loose rubber gaskets at large two door cooler in cooking area to avoid escaping air (unit at proper temp at this time).

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean the following and maintain: storage shelves in basement (paint when cleaned), bottom of fryer to remove grease, exterior surfaces of cooking equipment.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Some peeling paint observed on walls and ceiling of basement; remove and repaint. Also on columns in basement; scrape and repaint.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Currently using a two comp sink in basement as a utility sink,(previously licensed that way); instructed to provide a backflow device at that sink and/or install a utility sink with hot and cold running water and a backflow device. Paint exterior of grease receptor in basement; receptor rusty.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide internal thermometers for all refrigeration units and freezers.