Wing Wah Lau Restaurant, 4340 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Wing Wah Lau Restaurant
Address: 4340 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Dec 31, 2012
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100

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  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • 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
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • 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 19, 2010 0
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • 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
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • 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
Mar 5, 2010 100
  • 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
  • LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
Jan 24, 2011 100
  • 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
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Mar 28, 2011 0
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Apr 8, 2011 100
  • 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
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Apr 8, 2011 100
  • 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
  • LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Dec 31, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Feb 19, 2010

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.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN 2-DOOR GLASS COOLER,PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,KNIFE CADDY,ATTACH METAL DRAIN BOARD TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OR A OVER HEAD DRAINBOARD AT SAME.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.WINDOW SILLS, LIGHT SHIELDS & VENTILATION VENTS,ENTIRE BAR AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN VESTIBULE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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.INSTALL A MOPSINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER. REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.PROVIDE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

Mar 5, 2010

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.

Jan 24, 2011

MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED IN UNCLEAN CONTAINER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. INTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING SHELVES & GASKETS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
FLOOR ALONG AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
CONDENSOR LINE WITH ICE BUILD-UP IN REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR SAME.

Mar 28, 2011

OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS (APPROX 30) ALONG WALLBASE AND ALSO IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE SAME. REAR DOOR APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING. SEAL ANY SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS AROUND PIPING.
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA.

Apr 8, 2011

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING. SEAL ANY SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS AROUND PIPING.

Apr 8, 2011

NO MICE ACTIVIY NOTED. ALL AFFECTED AREAS CLEAN.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
CORRECTED
WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING. SEAL ANY SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS AROUND PIPING.
CORRECTED.

Dec 31, 2012

MUST CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CAN OPENER FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS DUST BUILDUP, REACHIN CHEST FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE IT.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
THE TOILET IN THE WOMENS ROOM HARD TO FLUSH AND WATER GOES DOWN SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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