PASS
Risk 1 (High)
LEE WING WAH Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
April 6, 2021
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #2202688
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
4
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
7
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; MUST PROVIDE LABELS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT STORED INSIDE OF CONTAINER. OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR SALT SUGAR AND MSG CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Violation #40
MINOR
Violation Details
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Why This Matters
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food Code Requirement
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Specific Requirements
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-303.11
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE ENTIRE WOK STATION, INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNIT DOOR HANDLES, EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS AND ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #53
MAJOR
Violation Details
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE ALL OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Why This Matters
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Food Code Requirement
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-302.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. SOME GREASE OBSERVED ON WALLS FROM HOOD VENTS, DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENTS; CLEAN WALLS AND VENTS. 6-501.11 OBSERVED A BUSTED SEAM AT THE TOP RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. SOME GREASE OBSERVED ON WALLS FROM HOOD VENTS, DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENTS; CLEAN WALLS AND VENTS. 6-501.11 OBSERVED A BUSTED SEAM AT THE TOP RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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