MAR 22
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MAYAN PALACE.
EAT. 82/100
2703 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 22, 2018 · passed
8 of 11 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EAQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
JUL 102017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 10
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING ON SHLVING UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD PARTICULATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SHELVING. OBSERVED CONDENSER FAN GUARDS DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FAN GUARDS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING TILE STAINEED AT HOT LINE AREA ALSO MISSING CEILING TILE AT DISHWASING AREA AT NORTHEAST CORNER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT OVER WALK-IN COOLER.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS AT HOT LINE IN KICHEN ARE GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
JUL 292016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 29
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDSINK SERVING THE DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF DISHES EXITING THE DISH MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED A CRACK IN THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES TO THE RIGHT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED AN APPROX. 6 INCH HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE SHELVING NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE CEILING TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (BACKPACK, SHIRT) STORED ON THE DRY FOODS STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS TO BE AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
JUL 282016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING FACILITIES MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. NOTED THE COOK LINE DRAWER COOLER AT 55 DEGREES AND THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER AT 52 DEGREES. THE UNITS WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: IN THE COOK LINE DRAWER COOLER- POTATOES, 49 DEGREES, 1/2 LB, $1; PORK, 49 DEGREES, 1 LB/$2; BEEF, 49 DEGREES, 1 LB/$5, CHORIZO, 47 DEGREES, 1 LB/$5; IN THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER- SOUR CREAM, 50 DEGREES, 1 LB/$5; CHEESE, 56 DEGREES, 8 LB/$10; CUT TOMATOES, 55 DEGREES, 4 LB/$5. OPERATOR VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THESE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDSINK SERVING THE DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF DISHES EXITING THE DISH MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED A CRACK IN THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES TO THE RIGHT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED AN APPROX. 6 INCH HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE SHELVING NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE CEILING TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (BACKPACK, SHIRT) STORED ON THE DRY FOODS STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS TO BE AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
JAN 292015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 29
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH SLIMEY RESIDUE AND DIRT ON INTERIOR WHERE ICE IS MADE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IN PROCESS OF COMPLETING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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MAR 102014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 10
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TORN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA.
FEB 262013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET REPAIRED WITH TAPE ON TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAR 22012FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 2
2012
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR DOOR FROM THE PARTY ROOM IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MAR 12012FAILED3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 1
2012
FAILED
3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F. THE COOLER WAS BEING USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TAMALES AT 46F, COOKED BLACK BEANS AT 49F, COOKED RICE AT 49F, COOKED BEEF AT 50F, SOUR CREAM AT 48F, AND COOKED STUFFED PEPPERS AT 47F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $25. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR DOOR FROM THE PARTY ROOM IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OCT 282010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 28
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON CLEAN SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN DISH MACHINE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING IN COOLERS AND STORAGE DURING INSPECTION.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
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