SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MOY LEE CHINESE RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 24/100

5346 N MILWAUKEE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 18, 2022 · passed

Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Nov 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 18
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC)

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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.

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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.

OCT 11
2022
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP, BAR, WASHROOMS)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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 SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME MINERAL BUILD-UP.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC)

CRITICALPest Activity
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 VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

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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.

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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.

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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

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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.

APR 13
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

APR 6
2021
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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 PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $500. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
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 MAINTAINING AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
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 PEST CONTROL SERVICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN FACILTY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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.

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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.

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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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
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.

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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.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON ENTIRE HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FEB 28
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
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.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM SHOWED TO MANAGER.

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FEB 20
2020
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN SMALL WHITE REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE WOK PREP STATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
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 IS NOW RECCOMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

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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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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.

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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.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM SHOWED TO MANAGER.

MINORPest Activity
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. -

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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 4-201.11: **C** Equipment and Utensils- Durability and Strength INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA. - Feb 7, 2020 49 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT/STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION (IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT). - Feb 7, 2020 49 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLER AND FREEZER IN PREP/COOKING AREA. - Feb 7, 2020 53 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE. - Feb 7, 2020 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT SODA SYRUP/BEVERAGE CLOSET (BY WASHROOMS AREA). - Feb 7, 2020 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). 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. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 2/27/2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
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 -

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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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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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).

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLER AND FREEZER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT SODA SYRUP/BEVERAGE CLOSET (BY WASHROOMS AREA).

MINORDocumentation & Training
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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