Chicago
78
EAT

Wing Wah Lau Restaurant

4340 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
78/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
7
5 passed
Last Inspected
2012-12-31
Pass Rate
71%
2 failures
Score
78/100
EAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2012-12-31
Failed 2 inspections (2011, 2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 21×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Other minor
2012-12-31 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CAN OPENER FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS DUST BUILDUP, REACHIN CHEST FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE IT.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE TOILET IN THE WOMENS ROOM HARD TO FLUSH AND WATER GOES DOWN SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM.

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2011-04-08 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING. SEAL ANY SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS AROUND PIPING.

2011-04-08 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING. SEAL ANY SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS AROUND PIPING.

2011-03-28 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS (APPROX 30) ALONG WALLBASE AND ALSO IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE SAME. REAR DOOR APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGH...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING. SEAL ANY SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS AROUND PIPING.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA.

2011-01-24 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CONDENSOR LINE WITH ICE BUILD-UP IN REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR SAME.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED IN UNCLEAN CONTAINER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. INTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING SHELVES & GASKETS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR ALONG AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2010-03-05 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-02-19 Fail License
9
minor Chemical Safety

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.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

minor Sanitation

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.REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN 2-DOOR GLASS COOLER,PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,KNIFE CADDY,ATTACH METAL DRAIN BOARD TO 3- C...

minor Sanitation

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.WINDOW SILLS, LIGHT SHIELDS & VENTILATION VENTS,ENTIRE BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

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.REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN VESTIBULE.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

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