MAY 5
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HOUSE OF WAH SUN.
YOUR CALL. 71/100
4319 N LINCOLN AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 5, 2021 · passed
9 of 12 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE FRIER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 2 DOOR FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
JUL 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTON NOT MAINTAINED, LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RECALIBRATE RUNNING WATER TIME TO MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER FOR SAID SINK.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD (EGGROLLS) NOT LABELED OR DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND HAVE SELL BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
AUG 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENT INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 102017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 10
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLE BY COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LOWER SIDE OF PREP TABLE SHELVES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD HANDLERS MUST UPDATE CERTIFICATES AND KEEP ON CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
OCT 62016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 6
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS. FOUND VEGETABLES BEING STORED INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE. MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS BEING STORED IN FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL REFRIGERATORS.FOUND MANY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY DATED OR LABELED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE BAR 3-COMP SINK AND AT THE 3-COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISH WASHER IN THE REAR AREA(FAUCET ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE) TO PREVENT LEAKS.
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OCT 292015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 29
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER,BOTTOMS OF WORK TABLES IN KITCHEN AREAS,HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CORNER WALLS OF WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LOOSE TOP OF HANDSINK INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 282014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 28
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST RESEAL/REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN REACH IN COOLER, MUST PROVIDE A LID AT AT ICE BIN BEHIND BAR, AND RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, TO WASH HANDS,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
MAY 142013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 14
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL SPICES CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND BACK OF THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK TO STORE ALL THE KNIVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL ONE OF THE RICE COOKER EXTERIOR PART AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE WOK AREA ND DEEP FRYER AND STOVES WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 132013PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 13
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
FOUND TOXIC ITEMS (CHLORINE, DISHWASHING DETERGENTS,DE GREASER,ETC). STORED WITH CANNED AND BOTTLED SOY SAUCE, HONEY MUSTARD IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER UNDER THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CHEMICALS MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE PLACE NOT WITH THE FOODS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005A. MANAGER REMOVE ALL THE TOXIC CHEMICALS AND STORED IN A SEPARATE AREA.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NEED TO PUT LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT AND READY TO COOK FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AND CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD AND REPLACE BURNED OUT PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD ON SOME OF THE LIGHT BULBS BY THE HOOD.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT (OLD TOOLS,OLD DISHES,OLD COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ETC) FROM THE OLD OWNER. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE UNUSED ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
JAN 312012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 31
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERING ON STORAGE SHELVES AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN/SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN/SANITIZE; STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS AT SERVER STATION.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ARTICLES FROM FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
OCT 142011PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OCT 14
2011
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
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. DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL/MAINTAIN.
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.
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 REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN, BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS AND USE ADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND PAPER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, MOP SINK AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.
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. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORED KNIVES/UTENSILS.
SEP 32010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 3
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST.
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.CLEAN WALL ON EAST SIDE OF KITCHEN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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