LEE'S WOK Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ADDITIONAL THRESH HOLD IS NEEDED AT FRONT DOOR.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINER WITH LIDS FOR THE DRY FOOD,REMOVE CARDBOARDS.LABEL AND DATE FOOD PRODUCTS.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP), ALSO HOOD AND FILTERS.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SEAL BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRAESE BUILD-UP).

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL WALL AND CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCUDING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(DUST AND DEAD INSECT ON IT).

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR IN STAFF WASHROOM MUST BE SELF CLOSED

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WASTE WATER BACKING UP AND OVER FLOWING INTO PREP FLOOR,A STRONG FOUL ODOR CAMES FROM IT.ALSO OBSERVED WATER PIPE IN POOR REPAIR(TAPED WITH FILTHY TAPE OVER AND OVER AND THE PIPE IS HOLDING UP FROM A DIRTY STRING WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A CERTIFIED PLUMBER AND FIX THE PROBLEM.ALSO PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS.FAUCET IS LEAKING(SAME SINK)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WASTE WATER BACKING UP AND OVER FLOWING INTO PREP FLOOR,A STRONG FOUL ODOR CAMES FROM IT.ALSO OBSERVED WATER PIPE IN POOR REPAIR(TAPED WITH FILTHY TAPE OVER AND OVER AND THE PIPE IS HOLDING UP FROM A DIRTY STRING WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A CERTIFIED PLUMBER AND FIX THE PROBLEM.ALSO PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS.FAUCET IS LEAKING(SAME SINK)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.