MINGHIN CUISINE KITCHEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Catering

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEE RINSED CLEVER IN 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FOUND RAW PORK IN STANDING WATER IN SERVICE SINK AND TWO CONTAINERS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 53.7F-56.0F. FOUND FOUR CONTAINERS OF TRIPE (70.0F-71.0F), A CONTAINER OF BEEF (66.0F), CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN FEET (54.0F-55.0F) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE DIM SUM COOKING AREA. ALSO, FOUND CHICKEN FEET (65.0F) INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 300 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $1,500. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SOME DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD DIM SUM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREP/ DISHWASHING AREAS. HANDWASHING SINKS AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WERE FOUND RANGING 63.0F-66.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE WALK-THROUGH OF THE FACILITY. HOT WATER WAS MAINTAINED WHEN RETURNED FROM LUNCH TO FINISH REPORT/CITATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND WAREWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING/PREP AREA IN THE REAR DIM SUM NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MISSING AN ADEQUATE PIPELINE FOR DISPOSAL OF WASTEWATER. FOUND A BLACK TEMPORARY PIPE IN PLACE OF A PIPE LEADING TO THE FLOOR DRAIN OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. TEMPORARY MATERIAL NOT DIRECTLY PLACED ABOVE FLOOR DRAIN, SO WASTEWATER FROM HANDWASHING SINK IS POOLING ON FLOOR IN MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A SUBSTANIAL AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DIM SUM/DISHWASHING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THREE BLOWN OUT LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER NEAR THE FRONT PREP ASSEMBLY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THREE BLOWN OUT LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER NEAR THE FRONT PREP ASSEMBLY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.