MINGHIN CUISINE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SAW TWENTY OR MORE LIVE ROACHES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN INSIDE OF AND BEHIND TWO OF THE TWO DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TERMINIX SERVICE AGAIN PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. TERMINIX SERVICED ON YESTERDAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND THE GREASE DISPOSAL UNITS NOT CLEAN ON THE OUTSIDE (EXTERIOR SURFACES). GREASE, PAPER AND OTHER ITEMS FOUND ON TOP OF THE UNITS; INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN UNITS AND AREA. RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON THE GROUND IN THE AREA; A BAIT BOX WAS THERE ALSO PLACED BY THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING IN ALL PREP KITCHENS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT: FRYERS, STEAMERS, WOKS ETC. CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADES AT PREP TABLES, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND STOAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND FOOD PARTICLES. PROVIDE A DRAIN COVER FOR THE DRAIN IN THE MOP SINK AREA. SOME FLOOR TILE IN THE DUCK PREP AREA (SECOND FLOOR) ARE LOOSE AND HAVE STANDING WATER; SEAL AND REGROUT. SOME FLOOR TILE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA LOOSE AND NEED TO BE REGROUTED. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED UNDER AND AROUND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE CEILING VENTS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEED CLEANING AND THE VENT ABOVE THE DISHWASHER TO REMOVE DUST (FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR). THE CEILING VENTS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND DIM SUM KITCHEN NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST. THE FAN GUARD COVERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER NEED CLEANING. THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING IN ALL KITCHENS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES OBSERVED. A SECTION OF THE CEILING IN THE MENS WASHROOM ON THE MAIN KITCHEN SIDE IS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE TOILET STALL AREA; REPAIR WHERE NEEDED.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE CEILING VENTS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEED CLEANING AND THE VENT ABOVE THE DISHWASHER TO REMOVE DUST (FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR). THE CEILING VENTS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND DIM SUM KITCHEN NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST. THE FAN GUARD COVERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER NEED CLEANING. THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING IN ALL KITCHENS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES OBSERVED. A SECTION OF THE CEILING IN THE MENS WASHROOM ON THE MAIN KITCHEN SIDE IS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE TOILET STALL AREA; REPAIR WHERE NEEDED.

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.