MINGHIN CUISINE KITCHEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Catering

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: STILL OBSERVED LIVE ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 5 LIVE ROACHES, 35 SMALL FLIES, 3 LARGE FLIES AND 75 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE 1ST FL KITCHEN AREA, 1ST/2ND FL STORAGE AREA, ON THE LARGE DOCK DOORS ON THE 1ST FL., WINDOW SILLS AND ON THE PALLETS ON THE 2ND FL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL OF THE ACTIVITY. MUST MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS STILL REMAINS OPEN: 32-OBSERVED THE CONDENSATION LINE IN THE COOKING LINE WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. FRONT WALK-IN FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE AROUND DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. 38-OBSERVED BROKEN VENTILATION FAN IN THE 2ND. FLOOR RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REAIR. 41-OBSERVED CLUTTER 2ND. FLOOR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ABATED.

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: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT/STORAGE RACKS HAVE DROPPINGS, DIRT AND FOOD ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND CRACKS IN THE WALLS AND CEILING. MAINTAIN SAME.

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: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND CRACKS IN THE WALLS AND CEILING. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.