SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

YEE HEUNG SEAFOOD HOUSE.

EAT. 85/100

225 W CERMAK RD · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 17, 2016 · passed

5 of 6 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
5 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Sep 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 17
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED IN PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN WALL IN KITCHEN AT SIDE OF BURNER STOVE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING WHEN WATER RUNNING FROM FAUCET; REPAIR FAUCET NECK. THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING; REPAIR SO THAT WATER FLOWS FREELY FROM SINK.

DEC 11
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING A SPLASH GUARD AT FIRST FLOOR HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLL

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

STAINLESS STEEL PLATES FOR BASEMENT WALL COVERINGS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRICTED TO MOUNT PROPERLY AND CAULK EDGES.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 6
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

BASEMENT'S PREP AREA WALLS AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT, PEELING PAINT,DETERIORATED WALLS AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMTNTS MISSING END CAPS, INSTRUCED TO INSTALL.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.

MAY 15
2015
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION. FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE TEMP AT 130F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE AND PROVIDE 180F MINIMUM FOR FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.

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

BASEMENT'S PREP AREA WALLS AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT, PEEING PAINT,DETERIORATED WALLS AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMTNTS MISSING END CAPS, INSTRUCED TO INSTALL.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET

MAY 13
2015
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION. FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE TEMP AT 130F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE AND PROVIDE 180F MINIMUM FOR FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.

CRITICALFacility Condition
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, BASEMENT'S PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030. OTHER HAND SINKS AVAILABLE IN 1ST FLOOR. 48 HOURS NOTICE IS GIVEN. MGR VOLUNTARILY STOPPED OPERATION IN BASEMENT.

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

GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, CARD BOARD USED TO COVER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

BASEMENT'S PREP AREA WALLS AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT, PEEING PAINT,DETERIORATED WALLS AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMTNTS MISSING END CAPS, INSTRUCED TO INSTALL.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET

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SEP 23
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVES IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND PAINT RUSTY SURFACES. PAINT EXTERIOR OF BOOSTER HEATER ON DISHMACHINE.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF BBQ COOKER, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER ATTACHED TO TABLE IN BASEMENT, EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL VISIBLE CRACKS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS.

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