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LEE WING WAH Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LEE WING WAH 2147 S CHINA PL, CHICAGO 60616 Restaurant
January 22, 2018 Complaint License #2202688
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK AND GRAY SUBSTANCES AT TOP AND SIDES OF MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR CUSTOMER DRINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THIS MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST REMAIN CLEAN AND SANITIZED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38005(A)
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL SINKS, AND ALL AIR VENTS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP. HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HANDSINK NEEDED AT FRONT BAR AREA WHERE COCKTAILS AND FRUIT SMOOTHIES ARE PREPARED. MUST INSTAL HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HANDSINK NEEDED AT FRONT BAR AREA WHERE COCKTAILS AND FRUIT SMOOTHIES ARE PREPARED. MUST INSTAL HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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