Lee Wing Wah
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Lee Wing Wah has 27 inspections on file, the first dated 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited 15 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Lee Wing Wah on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR COMPLETELY AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE KITCHEN WALLS, CEILINGS AND CEILING VENTS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. ONE CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Aug 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER. IMPROPER: CHICKEN 47.6 F AND EGG ROLLS AT 48.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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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, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Oct 10, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FROM 10/02/2024, REPORT #2603923. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: ON THE FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, IN AN OPENING BEHIND THE STOVE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, INSIDE A PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD, AND ON THE SHELF UNDER THE POSBANK COMPUTER UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE COUNTER NOT COVERED, WHILE UNATTENDED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER MENTIONED ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 2, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/08/2024, REPORT # 2589363. #10: 6-301.14: STILL OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 38: 6-501.112: STILL OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE STAIRS NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. #49: 4-602.13: STILL OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WITH GRIME, ENCRUSTED GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND NOT MAINTAINED: THE CREVICES OF THE MICROWAVE, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES. #55: 6-501.13: STILL OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. ALSO, OBSERVED SERVERE FOOD DEBRIS EMBEDDED IN THE FLOOR MATS AND PIECES OF WHOLE MEATS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN THE FLOOR MATS AND FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: ON THE FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, IN AN OPENING BEHIND THE STOVE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, INSIDE A PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD, AND ON THE SHELF UNDER THE POSBANK COMPUTER UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE COUNTER NOT COVERED, WHILE UNATTENDED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER MENTIONED ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EVIDENCE OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 8, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: ON THE STAIRS NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, ON THE FLOOR WHERE THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE STORED AT THE FRONT, AND ON THE WALL NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WITH GRIME, ENCRUSTED GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND NOT MAINTAINED: THE CREVICES OF THE MICROWAVE, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, THE METAL SHELVING UNIT WITH CLEAN SHEET TRAYS LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN FREEZER, THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE BUTCHER CLEAVERS ARE STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. ALSO, OBSERVED SERVERE FOOD DEBRIS EMBEDDED IN THE FLOOR MATS AND PIECES OF WHOLE MEATS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN THE FLOOR MATS AND FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 1, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. FOOD HANDLER AT REAR PREP AREA, TOUCHED EGG ROLLS AFTER COMING OUT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THEN PUT THEM INTO A BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD WITH GLOVES OR APPROPRIATE COOKING UTENSILS. APPROXIMATELY 4LBS AT $8 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE WHOLE, RAW CHICKENS HANG DRYING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. THE TEMPERATURES OF THE TCS FOODS RANGED 49.0F-52.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AT $120 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATIONISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAG, LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVED SOURCES OF SHELLSTOCK AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT $85 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE IN THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: ON THE STAIRS NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, ON THE FLOOR WHERE THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE STORED AT THE FRONT, AND ON THE WALL NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WITH GRIME, ENCRUSTED GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND NOT MAINTAINED: THE CREVICES OF THE MICROWAVE, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, THE METAL SHELVING UNIT WITH CLEAN SHEET TRAYS LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN FREEZER, THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE BUTCHER CLEAVERS ARE STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. ALSO, OBSERVED SERVERE FOOD DEBRIS EMBEDDED IN THE FLOOR MATS AND PIECES OF WHOLE MEATS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN THE FLOOR MATS AND FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Feb 28, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DISPOSAL AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, WOK STATION SURFACES AND PREP TABLES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH COVERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST AND PARTICLES, WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR AND WALLS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 6, 2021
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; MUST PROVIDE LABELS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT STORED INSIDE OF CONTAINER. OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR SALT SUGAR AND MSG CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE ENTIRE WOK STATION, INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNIT DOOR HANDLES, EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS AND ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE ALL OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. SOME GREASE OBSERVED ON WALLS FROM HOOD VENTS, DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENTS; CLEAN WALLS AND VENTS. 6-501.11 OBSERVED A BUSTED SEAM AT THE TOP RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Mar 30, 2021
Routine
9 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 3-202.18(A) OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK IDENTIFICATION TAGS FOR CLAMS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK IDENTIFICATION TAGS AT ALL TIMES FOR SHELLFISH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID SHELLFISH. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SHELLFISH DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN) HELD IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN A DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BY THE KITCHEN DOOR IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; MUST PROVIDE LABELS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT STORED INSIDE OF CONTAINER. OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR SALT SUGAR AND MSG CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE ENTIRE WOK STATION, INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNIT DOOR HANDLES, EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS AND ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE ALL OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. SOME GREASE OBSERVED ON WALLS FROM HOOD VENTS, DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENTS; CLEAN WALLS AND VENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED A BUSTED SEAM AT THE TOP RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Apr 19, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. RESTAURANT PREPARES MIXED DRINKS AND SMOOTHIES BEHIND THIS BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; MUST PROVIDE LABELS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT STORED INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR OUTER EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR. A 1/4 INCH GAP OBSERVED AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT HAND CORNER; SEAL GAP OR REPLACE DOOR SWEEP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO SEAL OPENING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS IN THE KITCHEN NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED THAT WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: WOK STATIONS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR, COOKING BURNER, UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES, FRYER (EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM) AND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. SOME GREASE OBSERVED ON WALLS FROM HOOD VENTS, DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENTS; CLEAN WALLS AND VENTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 29, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL SINKS, AND ALL AIR VENTS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP. HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK NEEDED AT FRONT BAR AREA WHERE COCKTAILS AND FRUIT SMOOTHIES ARE PREPARED. MUST INSTAL HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Jan 22, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK AND GRAY SUBSTANCES AT TOP AND SIDES OF MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR CUSTOMER DRINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THIS MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST REMAIN CLEAN AND SANITIZED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL SINKS, AND ALL AIR VENTS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP. HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK NEEDED AT FRONT BAR AREA WHERE COCKTAILS AND FRUIT SMOOTHIES ARE PREPARED. MUST INSTAL HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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74
Oct 4, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER PREP TABLES. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF SAME.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REMOVE ACCESS WATER FROM FLOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST/GREASE FROM CEILING BY EXHAUST VENT AND CONTINUE TO MONITOR TO PREVENT BUILD UP.
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Apr 13, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT WOK AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP AT CEILING TILES AND VENTS AROUND HOOD IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 9, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT WOK AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP AT CEILING TILES AND VENTS AROUND HOOD IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 29, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE WOK STATION, SHELVING, AND COUNTER TOPS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT/ SHELVING AND COUNTER TOPS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING, THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSURE DEVICE.
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May 4, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES AROUND AND BEHIND THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Apr 27, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVENTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN WHERE THE DRY GOODS ARE STORED AND ON THE SECOND FLOOR ON THE SHELVES BEHIND THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS AND TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL COMPANY ABOUT FINDINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR; DEEP GROOVES OBSERVED IN BOARD; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. TWO BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS HAVE MISSING LIDS; MUST REPLACE LIDS FOR CONTAINERS IN THE DRY GOOD STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES AND OTHER BUILD UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES AROUND AND BEHIND THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. THREE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING OF THE FRONT CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED; SEAL OPENINGS.
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Dec 1, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARD BOARD BOXES USED AS A MULTI-USE FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROEPR UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AREA, INTERIOR OF FRONT DAIRY COOLERS, ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR KEPT OPEN. TOILET NEXT TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLOSE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Mar 12, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1493952 DATED 8-22-14 FOR VIOLATION #(34)MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE, DIRT, FOOD PARTICLES AND OTHER ITEMS. CLEAN UNDER SINKS TO REMOVE MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND BUILD UP FROM WATER AND DIRT. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN PANTRY IN REAR KITCHEN UNDER BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS HOLDING STANDING WATER AND GIVING OFF AN ODOR. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SECOND FLOOR IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES IN CLOSETS WHERE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED.(33)MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, WOK STATION SURFACES, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF UNITS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN STORAGE CONTAINERS AT COOKING STATION STORING SAUCES, GARLIC, AND SEASONINGS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING A VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 5, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND NO TRACES OF SANITIZER ON TEST STRIP FOR LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION FOR RINSE CYCLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE IS TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1493952 DATED 8-22-14 FOR VIOLATION #(34)MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE, DIRT, FOOD PARTICLES AND OTHER ITEMS. CLEAN UNDER SINKS TO REMOVE MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND BUILD UP FROM WATER AND DIRT. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN PANTRY IN REAR KITCHEN UNDER BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS HOLDING STANDING WATER AND GIVING OFF AN ODOR. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SECOND FLOOR IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES IN CLOSETS WHERE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED.(33)MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, WOK STATION SURFACES, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF UNITS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN STORAGE CONTAINERS AT COOKING STATION STORING SAUCES, GARLIC, AND SEASONINGS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, WOK STATION SURFACES, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF UNITS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN STORAGE CONTAINERS AT COOKING STATION STORING SAUCES, GARLIC, AND SEASONINGS AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE, DIRT, FOOD PARTICLES AND OTHER ITEMS. CLEAN UNDER SINKS TO REMOVE MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND BUILD UP FROM WATER AND DIRT. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN PANTRY IN REAR KITCHEN UNDER BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS HOLDING STANDING WATER AND GIVING OFF AN ODOR. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SECOND FLOOR IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES IN CLOSETS WHERE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME GREASE REMAINS ON VENTS OBSERVED IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REMOVE. ALSO REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS FROM WASHROOMS. CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 15, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR FROM KITCHEN; MUST SEAL GAP SO THAT DOOR IS COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON A SNAP TRAP ON THE FLOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; MOUSE AND TRAP REMOVED (CDI). OBSERVED SIXTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, REAR KITCHEN PANTRY UNDER SHELVES BEHIND BULK CONTAINERS, STORAGE ROOM BY REAR EXIT DOOR AND STORAGE ROOM WHERE UTILITY SINK LOCATED. ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED. PEST CONTROL SERVICED RECENTLY; RECOMMENDED A FOLLOW UP SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORING FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED STORAGE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BLADE OF CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS HAVE BROKEN LIDS; MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN LIDS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, WOK STATION SURFACES, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF UNITS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN STORAGE CONTAINERS AT COOKING STATION STORING SAUCES, GARLIC, AND SEASONINGS AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE, DIRT, FOOD PARTICLES AND OTHER ITEMS. CLEAN UNDER SINKS TO REMOVE MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND BUILD UP FROM WATER AND DIRT. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN PANTRY IN REAR KITCHEN UNDER BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS HOLDING STANDING WATER AND GIVING OFF AN ODOR. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SECOND FLOOR IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES IN CLOSETS WHERE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DIRT, GREASE AND STICKY RESIDUE. DIRT, GREASE AND STICKY RESIDUE ALSO OBSERVED ON ATTACHED EQUIPMENT TO WALL SUCH AS LIGHT SWITCHES AND VENTS AND OBSERVED IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOILET SEAT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE TOILET SEAT.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME THERMOMETERS MISSING IN REFRIGERATION UNITS; PROVIDE WHERE NEEDED.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS ARE CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE TO BE ABLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR ACTIVITY.
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Jan 23, 2013
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELF NEXT TO WINDOW AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SHELF SO ITS NOT LIQUID ABSORBAND.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVER AND COOLING UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT STORAGE ROOM WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET WHERE A HOSE IS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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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 Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lee Wing Wah?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Lee Wing Wah.
Has Lee Wing Wah's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lee Wing Wah have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lee Wing Wah means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Lee Wing Wah inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lee Wing Wah is inspected around two times per year on average.
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