DEC 27
2011
PASS · 0 violations
SHUI WAH CHINESE CUISINE.
Chicago Health Dept
2162 S ARCHER AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2011.
6 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2011.
Last inspected Dec 2011. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
26
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 19
2011
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED/INSECT PROOF. FOUND TOP OF REAR EXIT DOOR WITH LARGE 8INCH OPENING ALLOWING FLY ENTRY FROM OUTSIDE. MOREOVER, FOUND 5 DEAD FLIES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER/NOT ON FOOD.(INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD FLIES AND WASH/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF COOLER.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY/MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS NOT CLEAN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND CEILING NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER BY FRONT KITCHEN DOOR.
SEP 2
2010
PASS 1 violation
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. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
AUG 26
2010
FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
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. FOUND REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH 1 INCH GAP UNDER DOOR AND 1 INCH GAP ON TOP OF DOOR. ALSO, FOUND 10 FRUIT FLIES,6 HOUSE FLIES, AND BLACK SPIDER COMING DOWN FROM CEILING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT CLEAN. FOUND GREASE SPILLS/BUILD-UP SURROUNDING GROUND AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY BOTTOM SHELVES AT PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RACKS FOR POTS AND PANS STORAGE AREA NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE ALUMINUM AND CARDBOARD FROM EQUIPMENT AND PREP AREA.
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 NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF FRYERS, GRILLS, STOVE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, WALLS, CEILING AT WALK IN COOLER, PREP SHELVES, PIPING, CONDUITS, UNDER AND AROUND SINKS, VENTILATION FILTERS/HOOD/ATTACHMENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS, FOOD CONTAINERS, MEAT HOOKS BY UTILITY SINK, AND FAN COVERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT DISH WASHING AREA BY TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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. CLEAN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. WALL AND CEILING JUNCTIONS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE COBWEBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT UTILITY SINK, REPAIR LEAK AT CONDENSER IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DRAIN COOLER STORING ICE INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
FEB 1
2010
PASS 3 violations
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. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY RACKS AND BOTTOM SHELVES AT PREP TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RACKS FOR POTS AND PANS STORAGE AREA NEXT TO UTILITY SINK.
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 NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING: PIPING, CONDUITS AT REAR PREP AREA, LIGHT SHIELDS, FAN GRID COVERS, AND VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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JAN 22
2010
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT CLEAN. FOUND LIQUID WASTE/REFUSE POOLING AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND GREASE BUILD UP ON GROUND AND ON TOP OF GREASE RECEPTICLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY RACKS AND BOTTOM SHELVES AT PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RACKS FOR POTS AND PANS STORAGE AREA NEXT TO UTILITY SINK.
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 NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF FRYERS, GRILLS, STOVE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, WALLS, CEILING AT WALK IN COOLER, PREP SHELVES, PIPING, CONDUITS, INTERIOR DISH MACHINE, VENTILATION FILTERS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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. SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL AT PIPING AND CONDUITS AT BULK FOOD STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR WALL SECTION AT WALL IN TOILET ROOM. REPAIR WORN FRONT PREP COUNTER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND OR LIGHT SHIELDS AT VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE STAINED LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT UTILITY SINK AND AT HANDLES AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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