Moy Lee Chinese Restaurant
Troubled record — failed 3 of 7 inspections for pest activity, other
2022-10-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC)
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2022-10-11 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP, BAR, WASHROOMS)
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME MINERAL BUILD-UP.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION (DISHMACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANI...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND OVER 20 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 5 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLA...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (FOR CHLORINE) AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2021-04-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT MAIN FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITON.
2021-04-06 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED NEXT TO COOK LINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA: BEEF AT 46.4F, BEEF AT 48.7F, AND CHICKEN AT 52.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 35LBS OF P...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN PREP AREA CONTAINING TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF AND CHICKEN MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F. REFRIGERATOR TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REFRIGERATOR SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1 RODENT DROPPING IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR, 2 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED OLD BAKING SODA CONTAINERS USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT MAIN FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITON.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCORDING TO ALL RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON OUTDOOR USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ATTRACTION OF RODENTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOOR AND WALLS NEAR COOK LINE, AND INSIDE BOTH MICROWAVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITON.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON ENTIRE HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2020-02-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM SHOWED TO MANAGER.
2020-02-20 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN SMALL WHITE REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE WOK PREP STATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND CLUTTERED HOT WATER TANK ROOM.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE I...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING STOVE AND BEHIND THE WOK PREP STATION TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM SHOWED TO MANAGER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN. -
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2345303 DATED:11/07/2019 47 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. - Feb 7, 2020 47...
2019-11-07 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 9 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING/DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT. MISSING BUCKET AND NO DISPOSABLE MOPHEAD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED -
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT/STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION (IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLER AND FREEZER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT SODA SYRUP/BEVERAGE CLOSET (BY WASHROOMS AREA).
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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