MA GONG & LA PO.
2215 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 20 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE COOKING EQUIPMENT STATION, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYER AND PREP TABLES.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MENS WASHROOM ON THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP OBSERVED.
JUN 222018PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE OPEN FOOD ITEMS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING ON ALL REACH IN COOLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD BUILF UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING WITH DUST BUILD AT AIR VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL EXPOSED WASTE PIPES IN PREP AREA MUST BE ENCLOSED. NO EXPOSED WASTE PIPES ABOVE PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ANY UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRIAINST AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
JUN 112018FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND A PAN OF PORK MIXTURE ON TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.9 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE SMALLER PORTIONS TO FILL DUMPLINGS. PAN OF PORK FILLING HAS BEEN DISCARDED. TOTAL VALUE 10 POUNDS $50.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
HANDSINK OBSTRUCTED WITH A PAN OF SPINACH LEAVES AND DIRTY MULTI USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT PUT ANYTHING IN THE HANDSINK. MANAGER REMOVED ALL ITEMS CRITICAL VIOILATION 7-38-030
FOUND SEVERAL ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. FOUND RAW CONTAINERS ABOVE COOKED FOODS. NO DRIPPING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATTION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED 3-5 LIVE ROACHES IN METAL CABINET THAT HOLDS ALL BREAD BUNS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL BUNS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE CABINET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE OPEN FOOD ITEMS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING ON ALL REACH IN COOLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD BUILF UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING WITH DUST BUILD AT AIR VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL EXPOSED WASTE PIPES IN PREP AREA MUST BE ENCLOSED. NO EXPOSED WASTE PIPES ABOVE PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ANY UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRIAINST AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
MAR 72017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
FEB 242017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW FISH IN BOX EXPOSED ON FLOOR AND SHELF OF WALK-IN COOLER NEXT TO READY-TO-EAT FOOD BUT NO EVIDENCE OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOUND 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AND ALSO IN CORNER BEHIND UNUSED 4-DR FREEZER DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM CHEST FREEZERS. ALSO OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES WITH ALL ACTIVITY FOUND IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLAITON 7-38-020.
OBSERVED SEVERAL MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON PREP TABLE AFTER USE . MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE AFTER USE.
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS IN KITCHEN AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER.
MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS FROM BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. REMOVE CLUTTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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SEP 272016FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND SIXTY MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON TOP OF A PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINER AT THE BOTTOM OF A PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, FOUND DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SAME STORAGE TABLE, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZERS, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND A STORAGE SHELF AND IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. ALSO OBSERVED THREE BROKEN WALL TILE AT THE LOWER WALL BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND DISHMACHINE AREA THAT LEAD TO THE OUTSIDE OF PREMISES. LIGHT OBSERVED FROM THE OUTSIDE THROUGH THE BROKEN WALL TILE LEAVING A RODENT ENTRY POINT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL. SERIOUS VIOLAITON 7-38-020 ISSUED.
DEFROST FOUR DOOR FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND FREEZERS.
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND PIPES ATTACHED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE ON THEM.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HANGING FLY STRIPS IN KITCHEN OVER PREP TABLES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
JUL 72016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEFROST TWO DOOR FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND FREEZERS.
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND PIPES ATTACHED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE ON THEM.
AUG 252015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE BAGS.
SHELVES UNDER COOKING WOK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 122014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST REPAIR LOWER WALL BASE AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER, OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR.
DEC 42014FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON AUGUST 13, 2014 AS DESCRIBED BELOW: #32 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. RESURFACE WOOD CHOPPING BLOCK AT THE END OF PREP TABLE. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. #36 OBSERVED NO END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN; PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED. #38 PROVIDE METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINKS #41 ADVISED TO INSTALL A MOP RACK TO HANG WET MOPS OBSERVED ON FLOOR AND INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED THAT HANGING MOPS WILL ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
OBSERVED A FEW GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORAGE OF RAW MEAT IN THE FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS/FREEZER BAGS.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MEAT SLICER AND CAN OPENER BLADE ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, CLEAN PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS AND BLOCKS.
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
MUST REPAIR LOWER WALL BASE AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER; OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR.
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE; MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE.
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
AUG 212014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. RESURFACE WOOD CHOPPING BLOCK AT END OF PREP TABLE, REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
OBSERVED NO END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN; PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL SHIELDS.
PROVIDE METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINKS.
ADVISED TO INSTALL A MOP RACK TO HANG WET MOPS OBSERVED ON FLOOR AND INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET. HANGING MOPS WILL ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY.
AUG 132014FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 70 (RODENT) MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN KITCHEN ON FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FREEZER IN CORNER, UNDER STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO FREEZER AND BEHIND DEEP FREEZER IN SMALL CLOSET IN REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED 10-15 FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA; MUST ELIMINATE. REAR DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM; A 1/4 IN GAP OBSERVED AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER; SEAL DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. RESURFACE WOOD CHOPPING BLOCK AT END OF PREP TABLE, REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, SURFACES SURROUNDING WOKS, PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS).
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD.
SOME GREASE OBSERVED HANGING FROM VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AREA. REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENT FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
OBSERVED NO END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN; PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL SHIELDS.
PROVIDE METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINKS.
NO THERMOMETERS OBSERVED INSIDE OR OUT OF REFRIGERATION UNITS; PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
ADVISED TO INSTALL A MOP RACK TO HANG WET MOPS OBSERVED ON FLOOR AND INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET. HANGING MOPS WILL ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM CORNER AREA NEAR MOP SINK TO AVOID CLUTTER.
SEP 262013FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.OBSERVED MORE THAN 40 RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AROUND DEEP FREEZER,ALONG WALL AND STORAGE UNIT.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE,DUST PANS,ETC.
DEC 262012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND TOILET BOWLS INSIDE MENS AND WOMEN RESTROOMS BACKED UP. TOILETS ARE USED FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS.CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES UNABLE TO USE THE TOILETS. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND A 3COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WATER SEEPING FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT TO NEXT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BATHROOM AREAS AND REAR DINING AREAS DUE TO BACKED UP TOILETS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY TOILET BACK UP.
NOV 212011FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT 44.0F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1 INCH GAP UNDER AND BETWEEN DOUBLE DOOR SCREEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS. SERIOUS 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS USED FOR OPERATIONS. REPAIR INTERIOR PANEL OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. SEAL RAW WOOD AROUND DISPLAY COOLERS AT FRONT AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN UNDER, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND STAINS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN OVERHEAD VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE BUILDUP.
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN.
PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK.
OCT 142011FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND PREP COOLER FOR COLD HOLDING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT HOLDING AT 140F AND ABOVE AND COLD HOLDING AT 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOR SERVICE RECEIPT PROVIDED FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION INSIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. FOUND REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/2 INCH GAP UNDER BOTTOM OF SAID DOORS AND 1 INCH GAP UNDER AND BETWEEN DOUBLE DOOR SCREEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE BULK FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS USED FOR OPERATIONS. REPAIR GASKETS INSIDE FREEZERS IN POOR REPAIR AND REPAIR INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER. DEFROST FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE STAINS AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZERS AND DRY STORAGE UNIT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN UNDER, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND STAINS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING AT STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE STAINS. CLEAN OVERHEAD PIPING AND ATTACHMENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS IN KITCHEN AND CRACKS/CREVICES AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. CLEAN WALL NEXT TO STOVE TO REMOVE GREASE STAINS. REPAIR SIDES OF CONDENSER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN.
PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK.
PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
REMOVE ALL UNUSUED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
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