MINGHIN STREETERVILLE.
213-215 E OHIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
7 of 11 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 222026PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA COOLERS DOORS RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED/RIPPED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
APR 152026FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA COOLERS DOORS RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED/RIPPED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON SOME PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS AT WEST PREP AREA BEHIND AND AROUND SINKS. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 82025PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR CLAMS ONLY DATING BACK 30 DAYS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SHELLSTOCK TAGS ARE KEPT ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LIQUIDS FROM RAW CHICKEN DRIPPING DIRECTLY ON RAW BEEF. RAW BEEF WAS SITTING DIRECTLY ON TOP OF OPEN BUCKET OF CELERY. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO MOVE PAN OF RAW BEEF. EMPLOYEE PICKED UP RAW BEEF AND SAT RAW BEEF ON TOP OF OPEN CONTAINER OF CUT LEAFY GREENS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS ARE KEPT SEPARATE AND THAT RAW CHICKEN BE PLACED BELOW RAW BEEF. 1/4 POUND OF CELERY AND 1/2 POUND CUT LEAFY GREENS ($10) DISCARDED BY MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE BEEF IS COOKED TO 165 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HOT WATER DISH MACHINE PROVIDING A FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 150 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR DISHES REACHES 160 F. MANAGER CONTACTED TECHNICIAN TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE BOWLS BUT NOT SANITIZE BOWLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISHES ARE SANITIZED AFTER BEING WASHED AND RINSED. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO SANITIZE DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUCKET OF CUT LEAFY GREENS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE UNPACKAGED FOOD IS PROTECTED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. 1 POUND CUT LEAFY GREENS DISCARDED ($5) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN ICE WITH HANDLE DIRECTLY TOUCHING ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES FACING UPWARD.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND UTILIZE A NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON VARIOUS PIECES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VARIOUS SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH LIGHT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED VARIOUS CEILING TILES DAMAGED, STAINED OR MISSING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 112024FAILED16 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONTAINERS OF SHELLSTOCK (BEAUSOLEIL OYSTERS AND CLAMS) LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER CASE DOES NOT HAVE PROPER SHELLSTOCK TAG IDENTIFICAION. MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARKED TAGS AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM DATE LAST ONE FROM BOX PREPARED OR SOLD. APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $450.00 OF SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS COOKED FOODS SPRING ROLLS 53.3F, PORK & SHRIMP EGG ROLLS 55.6F, AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES, STORED ON THE CART NEAR DEEP FRYING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. 8LBS DISCARDED AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $ 75.00 ITEMS WAS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLDING HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF DUCK ON A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE DUCK IN THE PREP AREA RANGED 56.6F-58.3F PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2 WHOLE DUCKS APPROXIMATELY 12 LBS AT $65 PRODUCT DISCARDED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, HAS BEEN COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
FROZEN CHICKEN, BEEF AND PORK IS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN REAR PREP ON DUNNAGE RACK. TCS FOOD ITEMS WERE STILL FROZEN INSTRUCTED THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD MUST BE THAWED: UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LESS; COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70F OR BELOW AND FOR A PERIOD OF TIME THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THAWED PORTIONS OF READY-TO-EAT FOOD TO RISE ABOVE 41F; PART OF A COOKING PROCESS; OR USING A PROCEDURE IF A PORTION OF FROZEN READY-TO-EAT FOOD IS THAWED AND PREPARED FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE IN RESPONSE TO AN INDIVIDUAL CONSUMER'S ORDER.
OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS. (RICE, SALT, SUGAR, AND MSG,) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
SEE VIOLATION #60
OBSERVED IN REAR PREP TONGS AND SERVING UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY ON SOME FOOD WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH THE FOOD. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND AWAY FROM DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD, IN-BETWEEN USAGE.
MUST INVERT STORED MULTIUSE UTENSILS INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND POTS ON SHELVES IN REAR PREP TABLES
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN WLK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS; INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP WITHPREP DISCOLORED, STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR RE-PLACE AND MAINTAIN
SEE VIOLATION# 60
OBSERVED OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE UNIT AND THE AREA AROUND THE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RECEPTACLE AND AREA.
SEE VIOLATION# 60
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN EXHAUST HOOD IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
PREVIOUSLY CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2583370 DATED 10/13/23 #39 OBSERVED COOKED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS PROPERLY AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. #49 OBSERVED ALL COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES.OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON HEAVY FYER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, BOXES, DIRTY COOKWARE, EMPLOYEE ITEMS, FURNITURE STORED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SPACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 152023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED COOKED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS PROPERLY AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED ALL COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES.OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON HEAVY FYER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, BOXES, DIRTY COOKWARE, EMPLOYEE ITEMS, FURNITURE STORED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SPACE.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING/HEAVILY WATER-STAINED TILES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE AS WELL AS THRTOUGHOUT MAIN PREP AND REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ENLCOSE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 202023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED COOKED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS PROPERLY AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED ALL COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES.OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON HEAVY FYER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, BOXES, DIRTY COOKWARE, EMPLOYEE ITEMS, FURNITURE STORED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SPACE.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING/HEAVILY WATER-STAINED TILES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE AS WELL AS THRTOUGHOUT MAIN PREP AND REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ENLCOSE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 132023FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 HANDSINKS LOCATED IN PREP AREA OBSTRUCTED. NOTED STRAINERS, SPOONS, BOWLS, EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD STORED INSIDE SINK BASIN DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED BLACK HOSE CONNECTED TO FAUCET NECK TO PROVIDE WATER AT WOK COOKING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. HANDSINKS SHOULD BE ACCESSIBLE AND USED ONLY FOR HANDWASHING. MUST MAINTAIN. PIC REMOVED ITEMS AND REMOVED HOSE DURING THIS TIME PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LARGE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM WITH BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR LID OF ICE BIN AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HOT TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS PORK BELLY @77.0F, 40 LBS COOKED DUCK @80-86.7F, 10 LBS BBQ PORK @80F, EGG ROLLS @77.4F,AND 150 LBS CHICKEN RANGING BETWEEN 90-105F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS @135 F OR HIGHER AND MAINTAIN. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 20 DOZEN EGGS STORED IN HALLWAYS OF PREP AREA IN BOXES AND UNDER PREP TABLES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 72.5F AND 80F, NOTED CRAB RAGOON APPROX 40LBS CRAB RANGOON @ 64F STORED ON PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION CONSILDATED WITH VIOLATION #21. PIC VOLUNATRILY DICARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 SMALL AND LARGE LIVE BLACK FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF FACILITY..., PREP, BAR, STORAGE, DISHWASHING AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED COOKED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS PROPERLY AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ALL COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES.OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON HEAVY FYER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, BOXES, DIRTY COOKWARE, EMPLOYEE ITEMS, FURNITURE STORED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SPACE.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING/HEAVILY WATER-STAINED TILES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE AS WELL AS THRTOUGHOUT MAIN PREP AND REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ENLCOSE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 132022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Fly trap ribbons hung at kitchen ceiling, instructed to remove.
food containers ( vinegar jugs, hot sauce bottles ) being re-used as a multi-use container, instructed to use proper containers.
heavy grease build-up noted on floor and pipes behind cook line, instructed to clean and maintain.
no allergen training for food service manager, instructed to obtain.
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