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LEE WING WAH Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LEE WING WAH 2147 S CHINA PL, CHICAGO 60616 Restaurant
February 8, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2202688
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: ON THE STAIRS NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, ON THE FLOOR WHERE THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE STORED AT THE FRONT, AND ON THE WALL NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WITH GRIME, ENCRUSTED GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND NOT MAINTAINED: THE CREVICES OF THE MICROWAVE, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, THE METAL SHELVING UNIT WITH CLEAN SHEET TRAYS LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN FREEZER, THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE BUTCHER CLEAVERS ARE STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES.
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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WITH GRIME, ENCRUSTED GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND NOT MAINTAINED: THE CREVICES OF THE MICROWAVE, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, THE METAL SHELVING UNIT WITH CLEAN SHEET TRAYS LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN FREEZER, THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE BUTCHER CLEAVERS ARE STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections