MAYAN PALACE.

Chicago Health Dept

2703 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

11 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2018.

Last inspected Mar 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 22

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 10

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT OVER WALK-IN COOLER.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB.

Minor Sanitation

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 29

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 28

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 29

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IN PROCESS OF COMPLETING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

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MAR 10

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA,

Minor Sanitation

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 26

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAR 14

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 2

2012

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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 1

2012

FAIL 3 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OCT 28

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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