DEC 31
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WING WAH LAU RESTAURANT.
EAT. 78/100
4340 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 31, 2012 · passed
5 of 7 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
APR 82011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
APR 82011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
MAR 282011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2011
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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.
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.
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA.
JAN 242011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 24
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CONDENSOR LINE WITH ICE BUILD-UP IN REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR SAME.
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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FEB 192010FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
FEB 19
2010
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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- COMPARTMENT SINK OR A OVER HEAD DRAINBOARD AT SAME.
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.
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.
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.
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.INSTALL A MOPSINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER. REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.PROVIDE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
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.
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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