What is Mayflower Restaurant's health inspection score?

Mayflower Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 40 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mayflower Restaurant last inspected?

Mayflower Restaurant was last inspected on March 27, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mayflower Restaurant have?

Mayflower Restaurant has 45 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mayflower Restaurant safe to eat at?

Mayflower Restaurant has a safety score of 40/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Mayflower Restaurant serve?

Mayflower Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mayflower Restaurant

Name: Mayflower Restaurant
Address: 5240 N PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60630
Rating: 40

5240 N PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/27/2026

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0Poor

American•Jefferson Park

Ranked #13 of 14 in Jefferson ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Mar 27, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.5

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-58

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-19 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-26 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 42/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (40/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Sep

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Jul 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Mar

Mar 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 intermediate

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestFail

2 High6 Med

8 total2 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−5
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−5

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 25

Complaint InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RACKS WITHIN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE RACKS WITHIN COOLERS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON REACH IN COOLERS ON COOKING LINE. REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN REFRIGERATORS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LARGE EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND KEPT FREE FROM THE ACCUMLATION OF GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN EXTERIOR OF LARGE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE FOOD MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Med6 Basic

11 total

48/100inspection score

−52 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS ITEM,SOUP, ON STEAM STABLE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 110.5F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 4LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $25. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF DEAD PESTS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTH PREP COOLERS OPPOSITE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN LOCK ON RESTROOM DOOR HANDLE AND BOLT PAINTED OVER TO PREVENT LOCKING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN LOCKING DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN, INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTIION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2584193 DATED 10/27/2023: #57 " FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE." #58 "FOUND SANITAION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−52 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE, FLOUR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND SANITAION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−11 pts

Oct 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA.---- ALSO OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED TRASH CAN WITH NO COVERED LID IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRSH RECEPTACLE FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.--- ALSO OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP AREA LOCATED NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med6 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

43/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NORVOIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THREE LIVE COCKROACHES ON HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MALOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR PREPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA.---- ALSO OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED TRASH CAN WITH NO COVERED LID IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRSH RECEPTACLE FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.--- ALSO OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP AREA LOCATED NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−47 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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