MAY STREET CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

1146 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

5 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2016.

Last inspected Aug 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 29

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT AT THE PROPER CONCENTRATION. DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, AND TO SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UNTIL UNIT IS REINSPECTED NY CDPH. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH STANDING WATER. OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED LOOSE COVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

AUG 4

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, FRYERS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN WALLS AND REMOVE ALL SPILLS IN BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN DRAINLINES OF BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WOMEN WASHBOWL(SLOW DRAINING). REPAIR MINOR LEAK UNDER KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

JUN 23

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUST ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH. Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUNS AND HOUSING ATTACHED,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,KITCHEN SHELVINGS ETC.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREA-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN ALSO,WALK-IN-COOLER NEEDS BRIGHTER LIGHTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF THE FAUCET AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM INSIDE THE MOP SINK AND MAKE IT ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR LIQUID WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.

AUG 1

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS. ALSO CLEAN FLITER IN HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 4 DOOR COOLER.

MAR 3

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED RICE,BEANS ECT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN HAS GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA IS WORN PAINT COMMING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SAME.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT IN POOR REPAIR THE PAINT IS COMMING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE

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