WING WAH LAU Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITHOUT PROPER SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES (INCLUDING SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 100 SMALL LIVE FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN EQUIPMENT CLOSET, WALL NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN DINING AREA, NEAR AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FRYER CABINETS. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. 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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED PIC WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON CLOTHING. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A CLEAN APRON AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALUMINUM FOIL NOTED ON EXTERIOR OF STOVE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CARDBOARD LINING NOTED ON SHELVING THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AND CARDBOARD SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON POROUS, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN SAME

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: ENTIRE WOK LINE, ATTACHED DRIP TRAYS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, FRYERS, STOVE, MICROWAVE, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES NOT CLEAN. (URINAL, TOILET AND SINKS). INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND PREP TABLES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

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: WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF WOK LINE. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOOR SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF WOK LINE. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOOR SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.