Shui Wah Chinese Cuisine, 2162 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Shui Wah Chinese Cuisine
Address: 2162 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Dec 27, 2011
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jan 22, 2010 0
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Feb 1, 2010 100
  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Aug 26, 2010 0
  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 2, 2010 100
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED [multiple violations]
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Dec 19, 2011 0
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Dec 27, 2011 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jan 22, 2010

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Feb 1, 2010

VIOLATION ABATED.
VIOLATION ABATED.
VIOLATION ABATED.
VIOLATION ABATED.
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.
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.
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.

Aug 26, 2010

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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.

Sep 2, 2010

VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
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.
VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.

Dec 19, 2011

FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER BY FRONT KITCHEN DOOR.
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.
FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN.
FOUND CEILING NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY/MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS NOT CLEAN.

Dec 27, 2011

CORRECTED.
CORRECTED.
CORRECTED.
CORRECTED.
CORRECTED.

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