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MEI SHUNG CHINESE RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MEI SHUNG CHINESE RESTAURANT 5511 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO 60640 Restaurant
June 22, 2017 License Re-Inspection License #2528582
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERT
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.SIX LARGE CEMENT BLOCKS UNDER THE TWO BURNERS EXTREMELY GREASE,REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. CARD BOARDS ARE USED ON SHELVES AND FOOD IS STORED INSIDE CARD BOARD BOXESS IN COOLER,FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE.NEED TO REMOVE,PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS,AND FOOD CONTAINER WITH LIDS.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ALL BATHROOM CABINETS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED DEEP FRYER MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM EQUIPMENTS. GREASE AND GRIMES ON GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH ROOM,NEED TO 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 IN THE LADIES AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE. OPEN SEAM ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARD IN THE MENS WASHROOM, MUST SEAL. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FLOOR COVERED WITH DIRTY, RAW WOODEN PLANK. MUST REMOVE. ALL FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO COVING/BASEBOARD BASE PROVIDED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ICE MACHINE,NEED TO REPLACE. REPLACED CEMENT AROUND THE BASE OF TOILET BOWL NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.NEED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SOME PARTS OF CARPET IN DINING ROOM DIRTY AND BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SHAMPOO CARPET AND REPAIR IT.FLOOR GREASE COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN,ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AROUND THE SAID FLOOR COVER.BASEMENT FLOOR WITH SOME WATER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP IT DRY.
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: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE COOKS LINE WALL. HOLES IN THE CEILING SURROUNDING PIPING ABOVE THE EXPOSED AND MOP SINKS. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. METAL SHEET BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT SEAMS ARE OPENED,MUST SEAL. NEED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE ON EAST WALL METAL SHEET,SEAL MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DISH MACHINE(NORTH WALL) MUST BE REPAIRED WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE MATERIAL
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: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT FAUCET OF MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET PROVIDE VENT COVER FOR ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. VENT COVERS AT EAST WALL WITH EXCESS GREASE NEED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE. OTHER VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DUST BUILD-UP,NEED TO CLEAN 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: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT FAUCET OF MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET PROVIDE VENT COVER FOR ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. VENT COVERS AT EAST WALL WITH EXCESS GREASE NEED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE. OTHER VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DUST BUILD-UP,NEED TO CLEAN 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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