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LEE'S GARDEN CHINESE FOOD Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LEE'S GARDEN CHINESE FOOD 4240B W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO 60639 Restaurant
May 6, 2022 Canvass License #1548272
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE LOCATED NEAR THE REAR EXIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED REFINISH OR REPAINT TO REMOVE RUST.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND OLD FOOD RESIDUE ON THE CAN OPENER AND ON THE METAL STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND OLD FOOD RESIDUE ON THE CAN OPENER AND ON THE METAL STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections