J & J Lee Chop Suey, Inc. — Lee's Chop Suey
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2024
100
Score
Across the available record, J & J Lee Chop Suey, Inc. — Lee's Chop Suey has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2018. On Dec 16, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 16 times across the record.
J & J Lee Chop Suey, Inc. — Lee's Chop Suey's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 16, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN.(GARBAGE SPILLAGE)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT WOK PREPARATION AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(TOOLS ETC.)MUST REMOVE.
55
82
Oct 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION WITH VEGETABLES AND RAW ANIMAL FOODS. OBSERVED CABBAGE IN CONTACT WITH RAW PORK INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED BROCCOLI BEING STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX THAT WAS USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION OF VEGETABLES AND OTHER RAW ANIMAL FOODS BY SEPARATING IT IN THE COOLER AND USING PROPER STORAGE CONTAINERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
15
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT 2 OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT LABELED ON THE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE STOVE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND DOOR TRACKS OF THE PREP COOLERS, AND MICROWAVE.
49
70
Nov 18, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND POTS.
49
95
Nov 9, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2554721 ON 4/22/22 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - CLEAN THE WOK STATION, STOVE, DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES, AND PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. 55 - CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. 56 - CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND POTS.
49
86
Apr 22, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WOK STATION, STOVE, DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES AND DRAIN PIPES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
86
Jan 28, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CRAB RAGOON, HALF FRIED CHICKEN, AND VEGGIES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER, WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON CEILING LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE WOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Jan 21, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 10, 2020
Routine
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND ON THE WINDOW SILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2282764 ON 4/8/19: 47 - MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS. 49 - MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION, FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ALL SINK BASINS, GARBAGE CANS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS, CARTS, DISH RACKS, ICE MACHINE, GREASE TRAP, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS, MOP SINK BASIN. 55 - MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 8, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FOOD SHELVING UNITS,TAPE FROM HANDLES OF RICE COOKER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD FOOD /PAPER SHELVING UNIT IN DINING AREA CLOSET.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,FRYER CABINETS,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES,ALL SINK BASINS,GARBAGE CANS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS,CARTS,DISH RACKS,ICE MACHINE,GREASE TRAP,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,MOP SINK BASIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FROM REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK DRAINING INTO MOPSINK .MUST PLUMB DRAIN LINE INTO CITY SYSTEM (CONNECT )
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR SIDE DOOR ALOND SIDE.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
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Apr 4, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2282241 3/28/19 #38 NOT CORRECTED. STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND REAR REACH IN FREEZER,UNDER FOOD STORAGE RACK NEAR REAR DOOR,ON LEDGE NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER AND A DEAD MOUSE IN SAME AREA.MUST REMOVE DEAD RODENT AND DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/4/19.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR SIDE DOOR ALOND SIDE.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FOOD SHELVING UNITS,TAPE FROM HANDLES OF RICE COOKER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD FOOD /PAPER SHELVING UNIT IN DINING AREA CLOSET.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,FRYER CABINETS,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES,ALL SINK BASINS,GARBAGE CANS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS,CARTS,DISH RACKS,ICE MACHINE,GREASE TRAP,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,MOP SINK BASIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FROM REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK DRAINING INTO MOPSINK .MUST PLUMB DRAIN LINE INTO CITY SYSTEM (CONNECT
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS WHERE NEEDED
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 28, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2- CONTAINERS OF OPEN RODENTICIDE PELLETS ON FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND THE 2 & 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.MUST HAVE INSIDE OF ENCLOSED RODENT BAIT STATIONS.RODENT POISON WAS REMOVED AT THIS TIME.COS(PRIORITY 7-38-015)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON LOWER SHELF OF FOOD STORAGE SHELF,CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL FOOD/DISH STORAGE SHELVES MIXED IN WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS,ON TOP OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WINDOW SILL NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA,ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO MOP SINK,ON FLOOR UNDER HOT WATER TANK AND ON LEDGE IN SAME AREA,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,STAFF TOILET ROOM ON WALL BASE LEDGE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/28/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND PAPER TOWELS SOAKED IN ON TOP AND ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER.ALSO TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE AND TRASH FROM AREA AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
54
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
23
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR SIDE DOOR ALOND SIDE.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FOOD SHELVING UNITS,TAPE FROM HANDLES OF RICE COOKER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD FOOD /PAPER SHELVING UNIT IN DINING AREA CLOSET.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,FRYER CABINETS,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES,ALL SINK BASINS,GARBAGE CANS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS,CARTS,DISH RACKS,ICE MACHINE,GREASE TRAP,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,MOP SINK BASIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FROM REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK DRAINING INTO MOPSINK .MUST PLUMB DRAIN LINE INTO CITY SYSTEM (CONNECT ).
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 19, 2018
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed grease accumulation on the exterior of the cooking surfaces. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor under and behind the cooking equipment to have dirt and debris accumulated on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the exhaust hood and filters to have grease build up. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was J & J Lee Chop Suey, Inc. — Lee's Chop Suey last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J & J Lee Chop Suey, Inc. — Lee's Chop Suey on file is from Dec 16, 2024. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J & J Lee Chop Suey, Inc. — Lee's Chop Suey?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at J & J Lee Chop Suey, Inc. — Lee's Chop Suey.
Has J & J Lee Chop Suey, Inc. — Lee's Chop Suey's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J & J Lee Chop Suey, Inc. — Lee's Chop Suey have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at J & J Lee Chop Suey, Inc. — Lee's Chop Suey means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is J & J Lee Chop Suey, Inc. — Lee's Chop Suey inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J & J Lee Chop Suey, Inc. — Lee's Chop Suey is inspected around two times per year on average.
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