MAY 24
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MING'S CHOP SUEY.
YOUR CALL. 62/100
7114 S YATES BLVD · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 24, 2017 · passed with conditions
7 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED 2 DOZENS OF RAW EGGS SITTING OUT ON THE PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 61.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 2LBS TOTAL COST $5.00 AND OBSERVED A PAN OF COOKED BEEF SITTING OUT ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 106.4F,TOTAL WEIGHT 5LBS,TOTAL COST $100.00,FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLER AT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
OCT 42016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 4
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED THE SHEVLING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY AND RUSTED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THE FIXTURES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 82016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 8
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORAGE OF FOOD INSIDE FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS DIRTY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENT COVER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
MAR 172015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 17
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF EGGS SITTING OUT ON PREP TABLE WAS AT 55.9F TOTAL WEIGHT 10LBS TOTAL COST $20.00,FOUND COOKED CHICKEN NUGGETS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.7F SITTING OUT ON PREP TABLE,TOTAL WEIGHT 10LBS,TOTAL COST $20.00,FOUND COOKED BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.8F SITTING OUT ON PREP TALBLE,TOTAL WEIGHT 5LBS AND TOTAL COST $30.00 ALSO FOUND EGG ROLLS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.F SITTING OUT ON A SHELF NEAR STOVE TOTAL WEIGHT 6LBS TOTAL COST 10.00,THE FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURE AND DESTRPYED DURING INSPECTION,THE TOTAL WEIGHT FOR ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE 31LBS AND TOTAL COST FOR ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE $80.00,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PF PREMISES
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER
AUG 282014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 28
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHT IN WASHROOM, VERY DARK, DIFFICULT TO SEE WITHOUT A FLASH LIGHT.
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AUG 192014FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 19
2014
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 45.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT WHICH IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, AND HAVE IT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
PRE-COOKED EGG ROLLS-70.2F, COOKED BEEF-52.1F, COOKED CHICKEN-51.2F, EGGS-49.7F, SHRIMP-46.2F, EGG ROLLS-55.7F. ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE, ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW, AND ALL COOKED FOODS MUST BE COOLED WITHIN 6 HOURS (140 TO 70 DEGREES IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70 TO 40 DEGREES IN 4 HOURS). ALL FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT#1154937 DATED MARCH 14, 2013 NOT CORRECTED:-30-CLEAN ALL BULK CONTAINERS. LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLER. -36- ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT STILL IN NEED OF CLEANING.-41-STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER.-42- FOOD HANDLERS WEARING UNCLEAN APRONS.-43-IMPROPERLY STORING WASH CLOTHS. SERIOUS VIOLATION FOR NON COMPLIANCE 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH(INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS ATTACHED), INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL WOK COOKING STATIONS, DEEP FRYERS, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL SINKS, ALL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,AND ALL MULTIUSE EQUIPMENT(BOWLS, PANS UTENSILS).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT EVERY SECTION OF ESTABLISHMENT( FOOD PREP, FOOD STORAGE, DISHWASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS ALL NEED CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, AND IN CORNERS(LOT'S OF DEBRIS AND DIRT).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL DOORS AND DOOR HANDLES(STICKY RESIDUE AND DIRT), ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT(SPILLS. SPLATTERS DIRT), ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL DIRT DUST AND DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHT IN WASHROOM, VERY DARK, DIFFICULT TO SEE WITHOUT A FLASH LIGHT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
SEE VIOLATION #29.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
MAR 142013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
CLEAN ALL BULK CONTAINERS. LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR UPPER WALL AND CEILING IN WASHROOM (WATER DAMAGE). CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR EMPLOYEES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAR 12012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 1
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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. BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN.MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS,OLD FOOD.
JUN 162011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2011
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.THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: DRY STORAGE BIN LIDS, STORAGE SHELF FRONT AND IN WALK-IN COOLER ALSO WOK STATION INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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. REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR FLOOR.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMP SINK, BEHIND FRONT STORAGE, AND ALONG SIDES OF PREP TABLES.
SEP 272010FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2010
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 15 MICE DROPPINGS AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION #63194-16 ISSUED.
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 REMOVE POP CRATES THAT ARE BEING USED FOR SHELVING AND PROVIDE SHELVES THAT ARE ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO STORE OVER FLOW OF POPS.
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS-INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS ON DOORS AND RACKS INSIDE COOLERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS/SINKS. MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN PREP, AROUND ALL SINKS, VENTILATION HOOD, CEILING FANS IN WAITING AREA, VENTS THROUGHOUT AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE ANY/ALL UNUSED MOPS HANGING UPRIGHT TO DRY.
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