Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 29, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Mayfair Restaurant
4461 W Lawrence Ave
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Quick Answers
- When was Mayfair Restaurant last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 29, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 7 inspections on record, from Nov 28, 2023 to Sep 29, 2026.
- Has Mayfair Restaurant ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 28, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
7 inspectionsComplaint
Sep 22, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official Wording
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOOD ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF CHORIZO AND 5 POUNDS OF CHEESE ($25) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 33Food temperature
Official Wording
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 11, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED REAR TWO DOOR COOLER WITH BROKEN HANDLE AND GLASS REPLACED BY WOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLER.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 11, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 25, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 39Contamination
Official Wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s Notes
OBSRVED PERSONAL ITEMS INTERMINGLED WITH DRY STORAGE. KEEP ALL PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM FOOD.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 25, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 16, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 16, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL CONSPICUOUS THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 16, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Nov 28, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE ROOM.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 28, 2023 · Original Source