Shui Wah Chinese Cuisine
Last inspected: Dec 27, 2011
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Shui Wah Chinese Cuisine has been inspected six times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 27, 2011. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Shui Wah Chinese Cuisine's record stops at Dec 27, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Shui Wah Chinese Cuisine's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Dec 27, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 19, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED/INSECT PROOF. FOUND TOP OF REAR EXIT DOOR WITH LARGE 8INCH OPENING ALLOWING FLY ENTRY FROM OUTSIDE. MOREOVER, FOUND 5 DEAD FLIES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER/NOT ON FOOD.(INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD FLIES AND WASH/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF COOLER.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY/MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS NOT CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER BY FRONT KITCHEN DOOR.
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Sep 2, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Aug 26, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments. FOUND REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH 1 INCH GAP UNDER DOOR AND 1 INCH GAP ON TOP OF DOOR. ALSO, FOUND 10 FRUIT FLIES,6 HOUSE FLIES, AND BLACK SPIDER COMING DOWN FROM CEILING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT CLEAN. FOUND GREASE SPILLS/BUILD-UP SURROUNDING GROUND AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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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. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY BOTTOM SHELVES AT PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RACKS FOR POTS AND PANS STORAGE AREA NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE ALUMINUM AND CARDBOARD FROM EQUIPMENT AND PREP AREA.
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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. FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF FRYERS, GRILLS, STOVE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, WALLS, CEILING AT WALK IN COOLER, PREP SHELVES, PIPING, CONDUITS, UNDER AND AROUND SINKS, VENTILATION FILTERS/HOOD/ATTACHMENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS, FOOD CONTAINERS, MEAT HOOKS BY UTILITY SINK, AND FAN COVERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT DISH WASHING AREA BY TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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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. CLEAN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. WALL AND CEILING JUNCTIONS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE COBWEBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT UTILITY SINK, REPAIR LEAK AT CONDENSER IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DRAIN COOLER STORING ICE INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Feb 1, 2010
Reinspection
3 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. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY RACKS AND BOTTOM SHELVES AT PREP TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RACKS FOR POTS AND PANS STORAGE AREA NEXT TO UTILITY SINK.
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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. FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING: PIPING, CONDUITS AT REAR PREP AREA, LIGHT SHIELDS, FAN GRID COVERS, AND VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jan 22, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT CLEAN. FOUND LIQUID WASTE/REFUSE POOLING AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND GREASE BUILD UP ON GROUND AND ON TOP OF GREASE RECEPTICLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY RACKS AND BOTTOM SHELVES AT PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RACKS FOR POTS AND PANS STORAGE AREA NEXT TO UTILITY SINK.
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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. FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF FRYERS, GRILLS, STOVE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, WALLS, CEILING AT WALK IN COOLER, PREP SHELVES, PIPING, CONDUITS, INTERIOR DISH MACHINE, VENTILATION FILTERS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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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. SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL AT PIPING AND CONDUITS AT BULK FOOD STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR WALL SECTION AT WALL IN TOILET ROOM. REPAIR WORN FRONT PREP COUNTER.
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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. PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND OR LIGHT SHIELDS AT VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE STAINED LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT UTILITY SINK AND AT HANDLES AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shui Wah Chinese Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shui Wah Chinese Cuisine on file is from Dec 27, 2011. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shui Wah Chinese Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Shui Wah Chinese Cuisine.
Has Shui Wah Chinese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Shui Wah Chinese Cuisine have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shui Wah Chinese Cuisine 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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