MINGHIN CUISINE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL AND SIDE OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO CONSUMABLE ICE STORED BELOW. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR AT ENTRANCE TO PREP AREA AND ROACH CRAWLING ON EXTERIOR OF STEAM MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP IN KITCHEN AREA ON 1ST FLOOR AND IN DIM SUM KITCHEN ON NORTH SIDE OF RESTAURANT, 1ST FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS.

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 FLOOR OF DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS AROUND STEAM MACHINE IN KITCHEN AT REAR. REMOVE EXCESS WATER FROM FLOORS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS, KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS OF BOTH FLOORS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR OF DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS AROUND STEAM MACHINE IN KITCHEN AT REAR. REMOVE EXCESS WATER FROM FLOORS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS, KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS OF BOTH FLOORS.

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.