Lee Wing Wah
Last inspected: Aug 30, 2012
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Inspectors have visited Lee Wing Wah five times, with records going back to 2010. Lee Wing Wah was last inspected on Aug 30, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 30, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Aug 30, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Correct By: Friday, November 23, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND POOR LIGHTING CONDITION INSIDE ROOM BEHIND WOK STATION.
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Aug 23, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/PEST PROOFED.(ABOUT 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM) ALSO, OBSERVED ABOUT 5 DEAD ROACHES INSIDE DIRTY FOOD CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: WOK STATIONS, REAR STORAGE AREAS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND COUNTERTOPS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND WOK STATIONS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND POOR LIGHTING CONDITION INSIDE ROOM BEHIND WOK STATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.(BOXES,ETC.)
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Jul 7, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE BLACK BUILDUP/GREASE SPILLS AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT SIDE COOKING AREA BEHIND WOKS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE TEMPERED WATER AT ONE OF THREE WASHBOWLS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE SCOOPS AND WIPING CLOTHS.
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Jun 30, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. FOUND 10 LIVE COCKROACHES AT FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR/BEVERAGE PREP AREA, ALSO FOUND 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN FRONT BAR STORAGE AREA BETWEEN RACKS, UTILITY SINK CLOSET, 2ND FLOOR SEATING AREA ALONG WALL BASE, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #231309 ON 04/05/10: #30 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATION AND WALK-IN COOLER UNITS, #32 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD, CLOTH, ALUMINUM LINING FROM PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS, #33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AT 1ST. AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHENS, COMPRESSORS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT TEA STATIONS, CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA/VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS, UNDER, AROUND REAR STORAGE AREA, REFRIGERATION UNIT, AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS/DISH MACHINE AREA, #34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, #36 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA, #38 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT 1ST. FLOOR TEA UNIT, #41 INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS AT REAR AND AT FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA, AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/WRAP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SIDES OF ONE COMPARTMENT RINSE SINK NEXT TO DISH MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, POP STORAGE CART, INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER TEA STATIONS, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR, BEHIND FISH/LOBSTER TANKS, AND INTERIOR OF WOKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE BLACK BUILDUP/GREASE SPILLS AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT SIDE COOKING AREA BEHIND WOKS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE TEMPERED WATER AT ONE OF THREE WASHBOWLS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE SCOOPS AND WIPING CLOTHS.
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Apr 5, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTUCTED TO LABEL PREPARED,READY TO EAT FOODS, INSIDE REFRIGERATION AND WALK-IN COOLER UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE AT SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD, CLOTH, PAPER, ALUMINUM LINING FROM PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AT 1ST. AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHENS, COMPRESSORS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS,INTERIOR OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT TEA STATIONS, CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA/VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS, FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER, AROUND REAR STORAGE AREA, REFRIGERATION UNIT, TOILET BOWLS ON 2ND FLOOR, AND WALLS/CEILING AT PREP AREAS/DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA IN 1ST. FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT 1ST. FLOOR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM PREP, TOILET ROOM, DISH WASHING AREA, AND STORAGE AREA FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL SECTIONS IN UTILITY SINK/STORAGE CLOSET, TOILET ROOMS, AND WALL BASE ACROSS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT TEA/PREP AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM, REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK, AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT TEA STATIONS AT 1ST. AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BAK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT 1ST. FLOOR TEA UNIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STROAGE AREAS AT REAR AND AT FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA, AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/MILK CRATES BEING USED AS STRORAGE RACKS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOODHANDLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lee Wing Wah last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lee Wing Wah on file is from Aug 30, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lee Wing Wah?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lee Wing Wah.
Has Lee Wing Wah's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lee Wing Wah have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lee Wing Wah means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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