Mayflower Seafood Restaurant, LLC

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 14, 2026 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Rodent activity still observed on premises on first floor and in basement area. 60-80 mouse droppings observed. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to requesting the reinspection.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment to remove grease and food particles, clean prep tables at top and bottom area, clean interior of ice machine in basement, clean can opener blade at prep table in kitchen, clean bottom area of fryers to remove grease.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean all non food storage shelves and to elevate items from floors under shelves.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean walls and floors under around and behind all kitchen equipment, inside of walk-in unit, under dishmachine, under all sinks and in basement prep area under sinks, on and under all tables in kitchen and inside of all storage rooms of basement.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal all holes in walls in kitchen and basment where needed. Seal all holes in floor in basement and kitchen where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Jan 9, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: No chemical concentration at low temp dishmachine. Found a zero reading of the sanitizing chemical at the low temp dishmachine in the kitchen; instructed to correct and maintain chemical reading at 100ppm. Priority violation equipment standards 7-38-025 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Found rodent activity on premies. Observed 500 or more rodent droppings on premises in the kitchen area on and under prep tables, on the floor under around and behind all kitchen equipment including sinks, dishmachine, in the basement area on the floor in the prep area and between all storage containers and deep freezers, on and under prep tables and inside and outside of all storage rooms. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service establishment. Priority violation control of vermin and insects 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: No hot running water on premises as required. Instructed to restore hot running water and maintain at all sinks. Priority violation compliance with city rules 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a dead mouse on the floor in the basement prep area under a shelf and a dead frog in the rear storage area of the basement in a corner area. Instructed to remove.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit kitchen door not rodent proofed as required; instructed to rodent proof door to avoid rodent entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean all non food storage shelves and to elevate items from floors under shelves.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment to remove grease and food particles, clean prep tables at top and bottom area, clean interior of ice machine in basement, clean can opener blade at prep table in kitchen, clean bottom area of fryers to remove grease.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean walls and floors under around and behind all kitchen equipment, inside of walk-in unit, under dishmachine, under all sinks and in basement prep area under sinks, on and under all tables in kitchen and inside of all storage rooms of basement.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal all holes in walls in kitchen and basment where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning; clean vents and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Jan 23, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed handwashing sink in the basement missing handwashing signage. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.112: observed a dead roach on wrapped food in the stand-alone freezer in the rear food prep area. Also, on the floors and the equipment throughout the food prep areas instructed to discard food item and remove all dead roaches and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed the rear exit door at the bottom and side not rodent proof. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned door and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c): observed to go containers and plates stored on sheleves in rear food prep area and the front beverage prep area. Instructed to invert mentioned containers and plates and maintain.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed standing water near the grease trap next to the three compartment sink. Instructed to remove standing water and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Jan 16, 2025 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed handwashing sink in the basement missing handwashing signage. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed the rear exit door at the bottom and side not rodent proof. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned door and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111: observed approximately 25-30 mice droppings and four live roaches. The mice roppings were observed in the following areas: on the floor in the employee toilet room, inside a bin where clean dishware were stored, inside the lower cabinets under the food prep tables in the main kitchen, on the floors at the rear beverage service area, and on the floor in the basement in the food storage closets. The live roaches were observed on the floor and inisde the side filter openings on the two freezer chest in the rear of the basement. The mentioned areas where the live roach activity was observed had build up of roach feces throughout equipment. Instructed to remove mice droppings, eliminate live roach activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.112: observed a dead roach on wrapped food in the stand-alone freezer in the rear food prep area. Also, on the floors and the equipment throughout the food prep areas instructed to discard food item and remove all dead roaches and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c): observed to go containers and plates stored on sheleves in rear food prep area and the front beverage prep area. Instructed to invert mentioned containers and plates and maintain.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed standing water near the grease trap next to the three compartment sink. Instructed to remove standing water and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4): observed previous core violations not corrected from 06/10/2024 , report #2595989 #37: ingredient containers in the basement area not labeled. Instructed to label ingredient containers and maintain. #43: multi-use scoop for ice and ingredients not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in a clean container or in ice/ingredient with the handles up. Maintain same. #49: the interior/exterior of the fryers and cooking equipment with thick build up of grease, dirt and food. Instructed to detail clean and maintain cooking equipment. #49: interior of all coolers and freezers with food and dirt build up on the lower surface and storage racks. Instructed to clean and maintain units #55: floors in the corners, under the sinks, storage racks, under/around the cooking/cooling equipment with grease, food, dirt and debris in the 1st fl and basement area. Instructed to…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

5. Jan 15, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in the basement missing handwashing signage. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood source

     Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no shellstock tag attached to bulk container of oysters, located in basement walk-in cooler #2, at the time of inspection. Informed manager that tag must remain attached to container until container is empty. Instructed to provide approval sources of shellfish and maintain tags for 90 days on premises. Manager discarded approximately 18lbs at $195 worth of product. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued

     Official wording (code 14)

     Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed low-temperature dishwashing machine (not in use) not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 0 ppm. Instructed not to use until equipment is properly sanitizing. Unit was tagged and may not be used until repaired and reinspected by cdph. Priority violation 7-38-025, no citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door at the bottom and side not rodent proof. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned door and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25-30 mice droppings and four live roaches. The mice roppings were observed in the following areas: on the floor in the employee toilet room, inside a bin where clean dishware were stored, inside the lower cabinets under the food prep tables in the main kitchen, on the floors at the rear beverage service area, andon the floor in the basement in the food storage closets. The live roaches were observed on the floor and inisde the side filter openings on the two freezer chest in the rear of the basement. The mentioned areas where the live roach activity was observed had build up of roach feces throughout equipment. Instructed to remove mice droppings, eliminate live roach activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a dead roach on wrapped food in the stand-alone freezer in the rear food prep area. Also, on the floors and tbe equipment throughout the food prep areas instructed to discard food item and remove all dead roaches and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed to go containers and plates stored on sheleves in rear food prep area and the front beverage prep area. Instructed to invert mentioned containers and plates and maintain.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed standing water near the grease trap next to the three compartment sink. Instructed to remove standing water and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from 06/10/2024 , report #2595989 #37: ingredient containers in the basement area not labeled. Instructed to label ingredient containers and maintain. #43: multi-use scoop for ice and ingredients not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in a clean container or in ice/ingredient with the handles up. Maintain same. #49: the interior/exterior of the fryers and cooking equipment with thick build up of grease, dirt and food. Instructed to detail clean and maintain cooking equipment. #49: interior of all coolers and freezers with food and dirt build up on the lower surface and storage racks. Instructed to clean and maintain units #55: floors in the corners, under the sinks, storage racks, under/around the cooking/cooling equipment with grease, food, dirt and debris in the 1st fl and basement area. Instructed to clean and maintain…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Upon arrival, observed no certified food manager on site while open and operating. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkFood handling

     Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an employee smoking a cigarette in the food prep/ dishwashing area of the facility. Instructed no smoking inside of the facility and maintain. Citation issued, *first violation of clean indoor air ordinance in 2025*

     Official wording (code 62)

     Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance

6. Jun 10, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   9 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Ingredient containers in the basement area not labeled. Instructed to label ingredient containers and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Employees in the prep/dish washing areas and not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all employees in the food prep/dish washing area to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Multi-use scoop for ice and ingredients not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in a clean container or in ice/ingredient with the handles up. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Can opener has a build up of food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The interior/exterior of the fryers and cooking equipment with thick build up of grease, dirt and food. Instructed to detail clean and maintain cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of all coolers and freezers with food and dirt build up on the lower surface and storage racks. Instructed to clean and maintain units.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners, under the sinks, storage racks, under/around the cooking/cooling equipment with grease, food, dirt and debris in the 1st fl and basement area. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: The ventilation hood/filters with a build up of grease, dirt and dust. Instructed to clean and maintain ventilation sytstem.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Cfm on site food allergen training certificate expired. Instructed to obtain and maintain a current allergen certificate on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Nov 7, 2023 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

8. Oct 19, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Oct 17, 2023 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 10 live roaches on premises in the following areas; in kitchen prep area near wall socket, in drain of tea prep area, in rear kitchen area near handsink, in basement area inside concrete basin. Priority violation 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

10. Oct 11, 2023 Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at handsink near washrooms. Instructed person in charge to restore hot water to minimum of 100f and maintain at all times. Priority violation #7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 7 live roaches on premises in the following areas; in walk in cooler upstairs, in walk in freezer downstairs, under handsink on floor in basement area. Observed 20 rat droppings in basement area behind walk in freezer. Priority violation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches on floors, shelving, and tables throughout entire premises. Instructed person in charge to remove all dead roaches and sanitize all areas.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of grease and food debris on all cooking equipment in upstairs and basement prep area, on the side of tables, wok stations, and stoves.instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain. Observed dead roaches in walk in cooler ontop of plastic wrapped containers.instructed person in charge to remove all affected plastic and re-wrap with clean plastic wrap.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of clutter in basement area behind walk in freezer. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain area for the prevention of pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Sep 25, 2023 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: No person on site with verifiable foodservice training.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed insect particles on interior wall of ice machine (ice used for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to remove and discard of all ice, clean and sanitize machine and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility to be infested with approximately 100 multi-generational roaches in the following areas:in upstairs prep area underneath all prep tables, under three compartment sink near dish machine, on hot holding cabinet, on walls. As well as basement prep area in the following areas: inside ice machine, on walls behind sinks, on garbage containers, in gaskets of freezer units, underneath prep tables and in containers holding utensils. Instructed person in charge to obtain additonal pest control service to mitigate activity, clean and sanitize all affected areas, and maintain at all times. Priority violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed meat being thawed in large bowl on floor of basement. Instructed person in charge to thaw with running potable water in clean and sanitized container in prep sink.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 150 rat droppings throughout upstairs and downstairs prep and dry storage areas in the following areas: in corners of beverage prep area, under three compartment sink, in metal shelf near sink. Instructed person in charge to remove all droppings, sanitize all areas, and inform pest control of need for additional service. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dishware and cook ware improperly stored, not inverted. Instructed person in charge to invert all dishware and cookware to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of grease and food debris on all cooking equipment in upstairs and basement prep area, on the side of tables, wok stations, and stoves. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed walls, tables, floor, and all sinks to be dirty with residue and covered with grease. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No original verifiable city of chicago sanitation certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to provide original certificate as well as certified manager at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

12. Jul 6, 2023 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle in womens washroom; instructed to provide a covered waste receptacle for feminine products.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

13. Jun 29, 2023 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest on premises. Found 3 roaches on premises in kitchen and basement area, found 50 or more rat droppings on the floor of the basement storage and prep area on the floor and on some storage shelves and 60 or more on the floor under the dishmachine in the main kitchen. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The following equipment need to be cleaned and maintained: prep tables, refrigeration units and freezers, exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment, bottom of fryers, wok station and steamers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: The exposed handsink is draining slowly in the basement prep area and needs to be corrected so that the water drains freely.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle in womens washroom; instructed to provide a covered waste receptacle for feminine products.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The floors and walls around under and behind all kitchen equipment needs cleaning in the kitchen and basement area; instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed holes in the walls of both storage rooms in the basement; instructed to seal the holes in walls where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment need to be cleaned; clean vents.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

14. Mar 3, 2023 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle in womens washroom; instructed to provide a covered waste receptacle for feminine products.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found all food handler certificates expired; must have employees obtain valid certificates.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found an expired food allergen training certificate; instructed manager to obtain a valid food allergen training certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

15. Feb 24, 2023 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found a two to three inch gap at rear exit screen door; instructed to rodent proof door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found evidence of rodents on premises. Observed 110 rat droppings on the floor in the kitchen under the one comp sink, on the floor in the basement in storage rooms and on storage shelves, behind deep freezers, in corner areas of prep room and at area by the rear exit door. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: interior bottom of fryers to remove grease, exterior surfaces of fryers and other cooking equipment, racks for holding dishes at dishmachine were unclean; must clean. Clean under prep tables and inside of refrigeration units where needed.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: The exposed hand sink in the dishwashing area is leaking at the pipe underneath it; repair leak. The same sink is also draining slowly; repair so that sink drains properly.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle in womens washroom; instructed to provide a covered waste receptacle for feminine products.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors and walls around under and behind all kitchen equipment and in storage areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found all food handler certificates expired; must have employees obtain valid certificates.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found an expired food allergen training certificate; instructed manager to obtain a valid food allergen training certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

16. Jan 25, 2022 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employees must wash hands sign in the basement handsink near 3 compartment sink. Install and maintain an employees must wash hands sign

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths out at various location including on counters and storage racks. Wiping cloths must be held in a sanitizer solution when not in use. Instructed manager to provide sanitizer buckets for towels.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen certification on site. Instructed manager to acquire and maintain food allergen certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

17. Jan 18, 2022 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employees must wash hands sign in the basement handsink near 3 compartment sink. Install and maintain an employees must wash hands sign

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood source

      Food came from an unapproved source.

      Inspector’s note: Observed fish prepared from home in kitchen. Manager stated customer bought food in from home to be prepared and consumed on site. Food must come from approved sources. Fish discarded. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority violation

      Official wording (code 11)

      Food obtained from approved source

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers not identified with common name. Instructed to provide common name in mandarin and english.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches in non working ice machine. Observed dead mouse in storage area of basement. Instructed manager to clean equipment and contact pest control

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rodent droppings in the following locations: basement storage area and under 3 compartment sink in upstairs dish area. Instructed manager to clean equipment and contact pest control citation issued. 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stock on floor in basement. Instructed manager to keep stock off floor at all times. Corrected on site

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths out at various location including on counters and storage racks. Wiping cloths must be held in a sanitizer solution when not in use. Instructed manager to provide sanitizer buckets for towels.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found large can opener with build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Prep tables, cooking equipment and storage shelves in need of cleaning to remove all food build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen certification on site. Instructed manager to acquire and maintain food allergen certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

18. Sep 4, 2020 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Found tcs and ready to eat foods that were prepared or removed from it original packaging stored inside the walk in cooler not labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items that were prepared and/or removed from its original packaging and held for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found food handlers not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to obtain and wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the following with dirt, food and grease and must be detailed cleaned and maintained: -the interior/exterior of the deep fryers, coolers and prep tables.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: The trash receptacle in the staff and customer's toilet room has no lid. Instructed to provide trash receptacles with lids to the toilet rooms. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners, under/around the dish machine, sinks, cooking and cooling equipment on the 1st fl and basement with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors. -must clean the ceiling and walls in the prep area around the sinks, dish machine, cooking and cooling equipment. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation filters with dirt and grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

19. Oct 9, 2019 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Restaurant has a procedure in place but no supplies as required for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Instructed to purchase supplies needed and have on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following equipment: can opener blade at prep table, interior bottom of fryer to remove grease, exterior surfaces of fryers to remove grease and food particles, exterior surfaces of woks and other cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the exterior surface of the grease trap at the sink by the dishmachine.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floor under around and behind cooking equipment and sinks on first floor and in basement prep area. Clean walls around and behind cooking equipment and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean ventilation system above cooking equipment to remove excessive grease hanging from unit.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

20. Feb 7, 2019 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloths used for wiping prep area surfaces during food preparation not properly stored in a sanitizing solution as required; instructed the pic to store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution with the proper ppm.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors under around and behind cooking equipment in kitchen to remove grease and other debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

21. Jan 29, 2019 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Found no thermometer on premises for measuring temps of hot and cold foods throughout the day; instructed to provide a metal stem thermometer for kitchen staff.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 20 or more rat droppings on the floor of the basement prep area, found 15 rat droppings on the floor of the basement where the hot water tank is stored, found 40 or more rat droppings on the floor in the basement under the shelves in the storage areas. Instructed to clean and sanitize all affected areas. Instructed to have the pest control company service restaurant prior to next weeek. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloths used for wiping prep area surfaces during food preparation not properly stored in a sanitizing solution as required; instructed the pic to store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution with the proper ppm.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found non food grade bags being used for food storage in refrigeration and freezer units; instructed the pic to refrain from using grocery bags for food storage and use food grade bags only.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic to clean and maintain the following: interiors of all refrigeration and freezer units, interior bottom area of fryers to remove grease observed, exterior surfaces of fryers, steamers, stoves, surfaces around wok station, exterior surfaces of floor mixers in basement prep area, all prep tables in main kitchen and basement.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Employee washroom toilet bowl in kitchen has an improper cover for toilet bowl; instructed to provide proper toilet bowl cover for toilet.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive water on the floor around and behind cooking equipment (steamer and basement sinks in prep area); instructed to dry and maintain floors in both prep areas.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors under around and behind cooking equipment in kitchen to remove grease and other debris, under dishmachine in kitchen, refrigeration units, basement storage rooms, in basement prep area and inside of walk-in units in basement.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the vents and hooded system above the cooking equipment (wok station) in the main kitchen in need of cleaning; clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

22. Jun 27, 2018 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

23. Jun 22, 2018 Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Dishmachine must be available for testing

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: No hot water on site at this time. Must provide

24. Jun 6, 2018 Fail

    License · Fail

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    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: All refrigeration must be on and 40 degrees or below. Correction and maintain

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Dishmachine must be available for testing.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Waste pipes in basement must be boxed fully encased. Correct and maintain.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Evidence of live roaches in cooking equipment and in the ice machine. Front and rear door not rodent proofed small fly activity in dining room correct and repair.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Chemical test strips must on site. Must provide

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All equipment must be clean and sanitized rubber gaskets and door must be cleaned and free from mold build up. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometers needed in all reach in coolers. Correct and maintain