MAR 10
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WING WAH LAU RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 37/100
4340 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 10, 2021 · passed
Failed 2 of 10 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
44
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jun 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
501.12: FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND WOK LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE AND ENCRUSTED GREASE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FEB 262021FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2021
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTHPOLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL NEAR CHEST FREEZER. 2 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR NEAR CHEST FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE FOLLOWING NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT, AND OTHER RESIDUE: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING DOOR HANDLES, DOOR GASKETS AND SHELVING, ENTIRE WOK STATION (INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED PIPING), INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MICROWACE, BASINS OF ALL SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CHEST FREEZERS, AND PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE STAINS/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE 60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLAIONS FROM 8/8/2019 REPORT 2304363 NOT CORRECTED: 47 4-202.15: **C** Can Openers OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AT THE CUTTING PART, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 47 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED THE REAR BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE REAR STOREAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLERS. 53 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE NOT COVERED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACL 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE BLENDER, AND NEXT TO THE HOOD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 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). OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
AUG 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED A VARIETY OF TCS FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPERLY LABELING/DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. FOR A MAXIUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS WITH OUT LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO MARK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMED IE. FLOUR, RICE, MSG, ETC.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AT THE CUTTING PART, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE REAR BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE REAR STOREAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLERS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE NOT COVERED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE BLENDER, AND NEXT TO THE HOOD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOODHANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OCT 202017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 20
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ONSERVED THE KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO TWO BOX FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE WOK STATION, FRYERS AND, INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, ALL COOLERS,
APR 72016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 7
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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MAR 312016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 31
2016
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1566409 ON 8/18/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. 33 - INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
AUG 182015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 18
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
OCT 32014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 3
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF PORK EGGROLLS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50 IN LARGE BUS BUCKET WITHIN REFRIGERATOR. MANAGER STATED THAT EGGROLLS WERE COOKED A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO AND WOULD BE COLD. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 46.3 F - 49.8F. ALL EGGROLLS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD COVERED IN PEELING TIN FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED TIN FOIL AS COVERING AND PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED MOP SINK AND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE RESTOOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN MOP SINK AND TOILET.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE LONG METAL STEM THERMOMETER IN ORDER TO MAKE SURE FOOD IS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE DURING COOKING AND COOLING PROCESSES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HALLWAY NEAR CUSTOMER RESTROOM. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM HALLWAY AND STORED IN KITCHEN TO BE PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC.
JUN 242014PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JUN 24
2014
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
STORE ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TABLE IN KITCHEN WITH PEELING PAINT. REPAINT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE MANNER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN. CLEAN ALL FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER LARGE EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR OF KITCHEN IN NEED OR GROUT. GROUT ALL FLOORS IN KITCHEN TO MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN AND CLOGGED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WATER FOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE. RESTORE WATER PRESSURE FOR BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR NOT WORKING AND USED AS STORAGE. REPAIR OR REMOVE REFRIGERATOR.
JUN 142013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 14
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
TWO DRAIN STOPPERS ON SITE; PROVIDE A THIRD FOR PROPER SET UP OF THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING).
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