LEE'S WOK Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SERVERAL BOXED ITEMS AND BUCKETS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT THE USE OF AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT MUST BE WORN WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED AT THE PREP STATIONS DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATIONS IN BETWEEN THE GAPS OF THE PREP COOLERS AND THE TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A CLEAN LOCATION FOR STORAGE OF ALL UTENSILS IN BETWEEN USE.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELF DIRECTLY ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR TO HAVE HEAVY BUILD UP OF DEBRIS, SPILLAGE, AND GENERAL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD AND SPILLAGE.

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: OBSERVED MOPS STORED SUBMERGED IN BUCKET AT THE REAR MOP SINK AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYIN IN BETWEEN USE.

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: OBSERVED MOPS STORED SUBMERGED IN BUCKET AT THE REAR MOP SINK AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYIN IN BETWEEN USE.

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.