Moy Lee Restaurant

5346 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2019
47
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Moy Lee Restaurant 16 times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 5, 2019. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. Note that Moy Lee Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 5, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up 11 times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Moy Lee Restaurant's 47 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN PREP COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40.7F) THE FOLLOWING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS ARE: EGGROLLS AT 48.2F, CHICKEN AT 47.1F, EGGS AT 50.1F, PORK AT 49.7F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135.0F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 50.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING/DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT. MISSING BUCKET AND NO DISPOSABLE MOPHEAD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT/STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION (IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT).
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT SODA SYRUP/BEVERAGE CLOSET (BY WASHROOMS AREA).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED SEWER PIPE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ENCLOSE SEWER LINE THAT IS NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN HINGES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN PREP COOLER (NOT FULLY CLOSING) IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLER AND FREEZER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Aug 13, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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Feb 8, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT LEFT DOOR OF KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACKENED WORNED-OUT CAULK ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG THE DISHMACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RE-CAULK SAID AREAS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES,CUTTING BOARDS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP-TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSETS NEAR THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS AND ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 19, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Sep 8, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1632865 ISSUED ON 03-09-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #30 - OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN. #32 - OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN. #32 - OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILDUP ON THE TALL 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. #33 - OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34 - OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 - OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38 - OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE NECK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT BAR SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #38 - OBSERVED THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES THROUGHOUT (FRONT AND REAR AREA).
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE BOILER ROOM (WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED). MUST REORGANIZE. ------------USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON DOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.----------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOMS, MOPS ETC.) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Mar 9, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILDUP ON THE TALL 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE TALL 2 DOOR COOLER FANGUARD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE NECK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 6, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE TALL 2 DOOR COOLER FANGUARD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE NECK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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78
May 11, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. SPLASH GUARD SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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May 7, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE: A PINK PLASTIC FOOD STRAINER INSIDE THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.A STAINLESS CONTAINER AND DISHES WERE STORED INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN.NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT STAFF WASHROOM. ITEMS REMOVED AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST.EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: RODENT INFESTATION. WE OBSERVED APPROX 200 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN:UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UNDER THE SHELVES,BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER,REACH-IN COOLERS AND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND STAND UP CABINET AT WEST SIDE WALL.UNDER THE FOOD PREP /SERVING LINE AND UNDER THE STEAM TABLES,UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.PRESENTLY OBSERVED NO GNAWED FOOD. RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE PLANT BETWEEN THE TWO WASHROOMS AND FRONT DINING AREA. SCREEN DOOR WITH GAP FROM 1/2" TO 1" AT BOTTOM,SIDE AND TOP OF THE SAID DOOR.DOOR BROKE AND REPAIRED WITH CARDBOARD.CEILING TILES WITH HOLES AROUND PIPE AND ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.ACCUMULATE EMPTY BOXES THROUGHOUT OUT THE KITCHEN BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND BY THE DISH MACHINE,UNABLE TO CHECK ALL AREAS.OBSERVED OPENED PESTICIDE PALLETS ON FLOOR BY THE TWO LARGE CABBAGE STRAINER(ALSO STORED ON FLOOR) WHICH IS USED TO MAKE CABBAGE MIXTURE FOR EGG ROLLS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED.UNKNOWN WHITE POWER FOUND ON FLOOR AND WALL BY THE WEST WALL OF THE STORAGE WERE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS STORED/HOT WATER TANK ALSO IS INSTALLED AT SAME LOCATION, DOOR IS KEPT OPENED.A STRONG ODOR OF RODENT URINE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST REPAIR SCREEN DOOR WITH TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME.NEED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA MENTIONED PESTICIDE PALLETS MUST BE STORED INSIDE A BAIT BOX CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-2-14,REPORT#1424360 #30- OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE/HOLD MEATS INSIDE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT USE GROCERY BAGS, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR MEATS #33-OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN INTERIOR LID FROM THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER,EXPOSED INSULATION AND BROKEN RUBBER GASKET.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID LINER. DIRTY,STAINED CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINERS AND ON TOP THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED DEEP FRYER AND PIPES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT CABINET,NEED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. EXCESS GREASE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE OFF THE GREASE AND CLEAN SAID AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALLS UNDER THE FRONT CABINET INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.CARD BOARD AT EAST WALL OF THE DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A WALL WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT COVER ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Jul 2, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE/HOLD MEATS INSIDE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT USE GROCERY BAGS, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR MEATS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF SHELF AT BAR ADJACENT TO ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Jun 13, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON PREMISES (PREP AREA, BAR, STORAGE AREA, HOT WATER TANK AREA , UNDER DINING SEATS WITH CLUTTER ETC).
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Jun 6, 2013
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: FOUND APPROXIMATELY OVER 25 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS UNDER COOKING LINE AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE SAID AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELVES, PREP SHELVES WITH HEAVY DUST, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP, STORAGE SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR, INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER PREP SHELVES, UNDER COOKING LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON PREMISES (PREP AREA, BAR, STORAGE AREA, HOT WATER TANK AREA , UNDER DINING SEATS WITH CLUTTER ETC).
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED UNDER ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Apr 10, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler, storage shelving in bar area not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in storage room under pallets not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bar area, rear kitchen areas need cleaning(detailed).
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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78
Sep 16, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooking equipment, cooler shelving, rear kitchen shelving/racks not clean need cleaning(detailed).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, walk in cooler floor needs detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area above prep tables, dish machine area not clean need cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in employee bathroom, shall be provided, light shields in kitchen not clean need cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in dining areas, bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
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Jan 4, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Found some food items not properly dated/ labeled in reach in freezer. coolers, must date and label all food items in coolers/freezers.
30
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.Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repair/replaced.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of reach in freezer, cooler shelving, display cooler, ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning. Storage shelving , prep tables in kitchen prep areas, and storage areas not clean need cleaning(detailed). Bathrooms cabinet shelving need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, dismachine areas, prep tables, and storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in boiler room, storage rooms need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bar area, under 3 compartment sink not clean need detailed cleaning.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.Walls, ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning. Walls that had peeling paint in kitchen areas, shall be repair.
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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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.Damaged/broken light shields in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced. light shields in prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning. exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide thermometers to all coolers to properly maintain 40f or less at all times.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage. excess clutter in boiler room shall be removed.
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Jan 21, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Must clean the follwing:THE INTERIOR TOP PORTION OF THE MICROWAVE; THE HOT HOLDING UNIT BOTTOM OF THE SHELF, WITH DUST BUILT UP; THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOKING STOVES; THE DRY CANNED STORAGE SHELVES; THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE; THE SHELVES IN THE HOT WATER HEATER; ALL THE LIDS OF THE BULK CONTAINER WITH RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO STORE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER 6' off the floor.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL THE VENTS BY THE HOOD, THE LIGHT SHIELD OF ALL LIGTING FIXTURES BY THE HOOD. Must readjust the self closing device of the door of the women's washroom.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Clutter by the hot water tank and in front of the dish machine. Instructed to organize the area, discard any unused items, articles not being used to prevent rodent insects harborage.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moy Lee Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moy Lee Restaurant on file is from Nov 5, 2019. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moy Lee Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Moy Lee Restaurant.

Has Moy Lee Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Moy Lee Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Moy Lee Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.