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May May Gourmet Food Inc

March 7, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. FOUND 60-80 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, UNDER THE TABLE HOLDING THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE CORNER AREA BY THE HOT WATER TANK, IN THE CORNER AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELVES NEAR THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE LARGE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO THE REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: FOUND SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS.
code 40
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, STOVES, WOK STATION AND BURNER. BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS STORING FLOUR SUGAR ETC.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: FOUND ONE MISSING FAUCET KNOB IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FAUCET KNOB AT HANDSINK.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH A LID.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF CLOSETS AND COOLERS. OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA/DINING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TILE AND SHIELDS. • OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE KITCHEN CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS STORED UNDER PREP TABLES, ON TOP OF WALK-IN UNITS AND INSIDE OF BATHROOM CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE LEFT SIDE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 16, 2021: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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