MAY 15
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LEE'S WOK.
BEAT. 32/100
5808 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 15, 2017 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 9 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since May 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2049994 5/8/17 #18 NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND DOORNEAR CRATES AT SERVICE COUNTER,.ALSO 8 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN A PUDDLE OF FOUL SMELLING LIQUID UNDER BUSS PANS ON FLOOR UNDER REAR PREP TABLE.MANAGER IS REMOVING DROPPINGS AND FOUL SMELLING SPILL ON FLOOR,CLEANING AND SANITIZING AREAS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE CANS AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN AND DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD AND WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,WOK STATION,FAUCETS ABOVE WOK STATION,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,ROLLING CART,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA ,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANELS BEHIND 3- COMP SINK AND WOK STATION,HOLE IN WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM AND MISSING WALL BASES NEAR SAME.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FRONT GLASS REACH IN COOLER
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
MAY 82017FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 8
2017
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 3LBS. COOKED SHRIMP AT 48.7F -50.1F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND 5LBS. RAW SHRIMP AT 62.8F STORED IN A BUCKET OF WATER ON FLOOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 8LBS. $15.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED A EMPTY SOAP BOTTLE INSIDE OF SINK BASIN.MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION FOR HAND WASHING.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ON FLOOR AND NEXT TO CRATES OF POP AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.ALSO APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR SCREEN DOOR RIGHT CORNER AND WORN DOOR SWEEP.APPX. 5- LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR AND INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/8/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK WELL GASKET SEPARATED FROM UNDERNEATH SINK AND WATER POURING HEAVILY FROM DRAIN INTO A LARGE BUCKET WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AND WHEN SINK HAS STOPPER INSIDE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE CANS AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN AND DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD AND WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,WOK STATION,FAUCETS ABOVE WOK STATION,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,ROLLING CART,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA ,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANELS BEHIND 3- COMP SINK AND WOK STATION,HOLE IN WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM AND MISSING WALL BASES NEAR SAME.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FRONT GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
SEP 72016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED REAR TABLE STORAGE SHELF NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN REAR STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS EXTERIOR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MAR 112016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 11
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED #45 NO FOOD HANDLER, CORRECT BY DATE 9/29/2015. REPORT # 1464988 DATE 6/29/2015 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND CONDIMENT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND WASH AND SANITIZE, PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON THE GAS LINE TO THE RICE COOKER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON THE REAR PLASTIC CONTAINER AND LID, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW. THE USE OF DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR IS PROHIBITED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. RUBBER SEAL AROUND CONDIMENT DOOR BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE WOK/DRIP TRAY NOT CLEAN, AND EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED EMPTY CANS STORED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
JUN 292015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 29
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND EXHAUST HOOD N OT CLEAN. MUST DEGREASE AND CLEAN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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DEC 42014PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 4
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WALKING AROUND IN LOBBY AND THEN CAME INTO PREP AREA AND STARTED COOKING AND A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WAS TOUCHING AND HANDLING ARTICLES (PAPERS,FOOD CONTAINERS,UTENSILS) AND THEN STARTED COOKING NEITHER ONE OF THEM WASHED HANDS BEFORE COOKING FOOD.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A).
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE (CHICKEN,EGG ROLLS,RICE,GRAVY,ETC) IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS .
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,FAUCETS AT WOK,WOK STATION,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LOBBY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,HOLE IN WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL PANELS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES IN THE SAME AREAS,DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN SPIDER WEBS AND DIRT FROM WALLS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE DRAIN LINE FROM 3- COMP SINK ATTACHED TO WALK IN COOLER TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.
AUG 72014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 7
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED FOOD STORED IN AN OPEN ORIGINAL CONTAINER (PREP AREA/WALK-IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND FOOD RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES AND AROUND GASKET OF PREP COOLER DOOR AND PREP SHELF IN COOKING AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER (ACROSS COOKING LINE).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER.
JUN 42013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 4
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP STATION AND RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE,
MAY 282013FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2013
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., AND FRONT AND BACK DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP STATION AND RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASY VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND PROVIDE SHELVES THATS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR TO BETTER CLEAN FLOOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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