Lee's Wok

October 13, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ADDITIONAL THRESH HOLD IS NEEDED AT FRONT DOOR. • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINER WITH LIDS FOR THE DRY FOOD,REMOVE CARDBOARDS.LABEL AND DATE FOOD PRODUCTS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: 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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP), ALSO HOOD AND FILTERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SEAL BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRAESE BUILD-UP).
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL WALL AND CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCUDING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(DUST AND DEAD INSECT ON IT).
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR IN STAFF WASHROOM MUST BE SELF CLOSED
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WASTE WATER BACKING UP AND OVER FLOWING INTO PREP FLOOR,A STRONG FOUL ODOR CAMES FROM IT.ALSO OBSERVED WATER PIPE IN POOR REPAIR(TAPED WITH FILTHY TAPE OVER AND OVER AND THE PIPE IS HOLDING UP FROM A DIRTY STRING WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A CERTIFIED PLUMBER AND FIX THE PROBLEM.ALSO PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS.FAUCET IS LEAKING(SAME SINK)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. • 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 CLEAN ALL VENT COVER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
code 38

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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