SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MING CHOY.

EAT. 96/100

735 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 22, 2012 · passed

Clean record across 4 inspections. No failures, no critical violations.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
4 passed
VIOLATIONS
14
none critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 22
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE INTERIOR OF FREEZER BOX DOOR AND GASKET LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT MAIN KITCHEN AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST PAINT OR REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE SEATING AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE COCA-COLA COOLERS NOT IN WORKING ORDER OFF PREMISES TO DECLUTTER KITCHEN AREA.

JUN 6
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

KNIVES WITH FOOD RESIDUE ARE STORED IN SLOTS BETWEEN THE FOOD EQUIPMENT, REMOVE KNIVES AND UTENSILS AND STORE THEM IN A SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN PLACES.

MINORSanitation
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. THE SHELVES AND FRAMES UNDER AND AROUND THE WOKS ARE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BUILDUP AND THE RACK WITH THE EGG ROLLS IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.

MINORSanitation
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. THE KITCHEN FLOORS ARE GREASY AND THE BASEMENT FLOORS HAVE DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS WHICH NEED TO BE CLEANED.

MINORSanitation
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. THE KITCHEN CEILINGS HAVE SEVERAL DARK STAINED TILES, REPLACE THE STAINED TILES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. THE PIZZA OVEN HAS NO VENTILATION, VENT THE OVEN PER CITY VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS.

AUG 16
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 12
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
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. Food stored in most coolers need dates/labels (including bulk food containers); any open cans of food must be transferred to regular containers after opening.

MINORSanitation
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. Following need cleaning: interior bottom of fryers, trays under the cooking woks, fan guards of most coolers- due to grease/dust build-up.

MINORSanitation
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. Filters & any attachments to the interior of hood at cooking equipment must be free of heavy grease build-up. Wall to the left of cooking equipment must be re-surfaced to make smooth/easily cleanable.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Missing bathroom vent cover must be replaced.

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