MINGHIN STREETERVILLE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 HANDSINKS LOCATED IN PREP AREA OBSTRUCTED. NOTED STRAINERS, SPOONS, BOWLS, EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD STORED INSIDE SINK BASIN DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED BLACK HOSE CONNECTED TO FAUCET NECK TO PROVIDE WATER AT WOK COOKING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. HANDSINKS SHOULD BE ACCESSIBLE AND USED ONLY FOR HANDWASHING. MUST MAINTAIN. PIC REMOVED ITEMS AND REMOVED HOSE DURING THIS TIME PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM WITH BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR LID OF ICE BIN AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. 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 HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HOT TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS PORK BELLY @77.0F, 40 LBS COOKED DUCK @80-86.7F, 10 LBS BBQ PORK @80F, EGG ROLLS @77.4F,AND 150 LBS CHICKEN RANGING BETWEEN 90-105F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS @135 F OR HIGHER AND MAINTAIN. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 20 DOZEN EGGS STORED IN HALLWAYS OF PREP AREA IN BOXES AND UNDER PREP TABLES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 72.5F AND 80F, NOTED CRAB RAGOON APPROX 40LBS CRAB RANGOON @ 64F STORED ON PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION CONSILDATED WITH VIOLATION #21. PIC VOLUNATRILY DICARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 SMALL AND LARGE LIVE BLACK FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF FACILITY..., PREP, BAR, STORAGE, DISHWASHING AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS PROPERLY AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES.OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON HEAVY FYER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, BOXES, DIRTY COOKWARE, EMPLOYEE ITEMS, FURNITURE STORED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SPACE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, BOXES, DIRTY COOKWARE, EMPLOYEE ITEMS, FURNITURE STORED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SPACE.

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.