Wing Chan
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2013
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The health department has logged six inspections at Wing Chan, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 27, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Wing Chan dates to Aug 27, 2013.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 27, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTERS. MUST DETAIL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: NO UNAUTHORIZED PEOPLE MAY ENTER FOOD PREP AREA. ONLY FOOD HANDLERS MAY ENTER PREP AREA.
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Aug 16, 2013
Routine
7 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: REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS 3 WASHROOMS ON SITE. FOUND ALL IN AN UNSANITARY MANNER. 1 TOILET IN POOR REPAIR WITH FECES IN BOWL UNABLE TO FLUSH, THE OTHER WITH NO PAPER TOWELS, NO SOAP TO PROPERLY WAS HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTERS. MUST DETAIL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: NO UNAUTHORIZED PEOPLE MAY ENTER FOOD PREP AREA. ONLY FOOD HANDLERS MAY ENTER PREP AREA.
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Aug 30, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 23, 2012
Routine
4 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 HOUSE FLIES AND FRUIT FLIES AT FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES. OBSERVED 10 FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND.SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LABELS ON BULK FOOD.(SUGAR, STARCH,ETC.)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, SHELVING UNITS AT REAR,AND SINKS AT REAR OF PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS AT REAR OF PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.
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Feb 25, 2010
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 36 FRESH, WHOLE DUCKS HANGING INSIDE WALK-IN C0OLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54.0F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED FOR SAID PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON PRODUCTS AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION REGARDING WATER ACTIVITY. MANAGER/OWNER STATES PRODUCT WAS HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE PRIOR TO BEING PLACED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER/OWNER WAS NOTIFIED SEVERAL TIMES REGARDING SAID PRODUCT. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP COUNTER AND HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST BUILD-UP FROM FOOD SCALE, EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT, AND REPAIR PEELING SECTIONS AT VENTILATION HOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING: PREP WALLS BY REAR PREP AREA, WALLS, CEILING, AND FAN GRID COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD, VENT COVERS, ICE BIN, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,TOILETS, AND WASHBOWLS IN TOILET ROOMS AT 2ND FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT REAR PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS, AND 2ND. FLOOR STORAGE AREAS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 FAUCET CONNECTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STOCK AND ITEMS FROM 2ND FLOOR STAIRCASE AND STORE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 17, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND 30 FRESH, WHOLE DUCKS HANGING AT REAR PREP AREA INSIDE METAL CASE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.8F. MANAGER STATES SAID PRODUCT WAS HANGING IN SAID LOCATION SINCE 02/16/10. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MANAGER/OWNER WAS NOTIFIED ON 04/28/07 AND 06/25/07 REGARDING WATER ACTIVITY ON POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E DUCK, ROAST PORK, CHICKEN,ETC) HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE SHOULD HAVE A FINAL TESTING OF LESS THAN 0.85 FOR WATER ACTIVITY. MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNDER REFRIGERATION AT 40F AND BELOW FOR COLD FOODS OR HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID PRODUCTS. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED REGARDING WATER ACTIVITY. PACKAGING FOR SAID PRODUCT (HEAD ON FEET ON DUCKLING-BULK 5.5) STATES "KEEP REFRIGERATED OR FROZEN." CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) 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 WASTE GREASE AREA NOT CLEAN. FOUND EXCESSIVE WASTE GREASE SPILLS ON WALLS AND SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP COUNTER AND HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST BUILD-UP FROM FOOD SCALE, EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT, AND REPAIR PEELING SECTIONS AT VENTILATION HOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING: PREP WALLS BY REAR PREP AREA, WALLS, CEILING, AND FAN GRID COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR OF CABINETS AT FRONT PREP AREA, VENTILATION HOOD, VENT COVERS, ICE BIN, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,TOILETS, AND WASHBOWLS IN TOILET ROOMS AT 2ND FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT REAR PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS, AND 2ND. FLOOR STORAGE AREAS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN UTILITY ROOM, REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT AT REAR PREP AREA, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 FAUCET CONNECTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STOCK AND ITEMS FROM 2ND FLOOR STAIRCASE AND STORE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wing Chan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wing Chan on file is from Aug 27, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wing Chan?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wing Chan.
Has Wing Chan's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wing Chan have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wing Chan 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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