LEE'S WOK Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 3-501.15(B) OBSERVED FRIED CHICKEN STORED ON TOP OF BULK OIL BOXES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AS A COOLING METHOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER COOLING METHODS FOR COOLING TCS FOODS AND MAINTENANCE.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED A STAINLESS STEEL BOWL STORED IN A BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER FILLED WITH RICE IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO USE ALTERNATIVE KITCHEN UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO USE TO GET THE RICE OUT OF THE STORAGE CONTAINER.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED FOUR KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN THEM PROPERLY.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE COOKING LINE AREA, FOOD DEBRIS, OLD CARDBOARD, AND EGG CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS AT SAID LOCATION AND MAINTAIN THEM.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET, THE DISHWASHING AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET, THE DISHWASHING AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.