New Gwon Lee Chop Suey Restaurant

1635 1/2 E 87Th St, Chicago, IL 60617

Chinese

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2013

Score

Low Risk

New Gwon Lee Chop Suey Restaurant has been inspected three times since 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 5, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at New Gwon Lee Chop Suey Restaurant since Feb 5, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

New Gwon Lee Chop Suey Restaurant's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD IN PREP AREA.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POT/PAN STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR NOT CLEAN AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS AND BOTTLES NOT CLEAN,(FLOUR,RED DYE,ETC).MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS BETWEEN STORAGE UNITS IN REAR AND HEAY EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Jan 31, 2012

Complaint

5 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.LABLE ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS.ALSO MUST PROPERLY COVER FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

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.MUST INSTALL TOWEL DEVICE AT PREP HAND SINK.

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.INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,SHELVES IN COOLER NOT CLEAN,EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE BINS,CONTAINERS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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.DEBRIS ON FLOORS/NOT CLEAN UNDER STORAGE CRATES AND HEAVY EQUIPMEMT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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. MUST REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN WORN WASTE CONTAINERS IN PREP AND WASHROOM.

Mar 9, 2011

Routine

6 minor violations.

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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.OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACK IN FRONT REACH IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

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.OBSERVED THE FANGUARD COVER NOT CLEAN IN FRONT REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, WOK STATION, WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELF INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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. OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA FLOOR NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL(PAINT). ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER ALL STORAGE.

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.CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING INREAR PREP AREA.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Gwon Lee Chop Suey Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Gwon Lee Chop Suey Restaurant on file is from Feb 5, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Gwon Lee Chop Suey Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New Gwon Lee Chop Suey Restaurant.

Has New Gwon Lee Chop Suey Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at New Gwon Lee Chop Suey Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New Gwon Lee Chop Suey Restaurant 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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