Minghin Cuisine Kitchen

August 16, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings3

Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: FOUND 3 OUT OF 4 HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 12Priority
No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED A LIVE SMALL MOUSE ON THE PREMISES AND TOO MANY TO COUNT MICE DROPPINGS IN THE MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL ROOM, IN THE CORNERS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALL ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE 2ND FL., ALL IN THE CORNERS AND MIDDLE OF THE FLOOR ON THE 2ND FL.; UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO, MUST ELIMINATE ALL SMALL AND BIG FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MOUSE AND DROPPINGS, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 13Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE TOUCH HIS NOSE WITH HIS BARE HAND AND THEN WENT RIGHT BACK TO PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH THEIR HANDS WHEN TOUCHING THEIR FACE, MULTI-TASKING, BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
code 6Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: THERE WAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, PORK, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE PREPARATION OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR THE SANITIZING OF THE MULTI-UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-030
code 22
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1932915 DATED 06/16/2016 WERE NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-OBSERVED THE CONDENSATION LINE IN THE COOKING LINE WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. FRONT WALK-IN FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE AROUND DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. 33-OBSERVED THE REAR FILTERS OVER OVEN DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO FRONT MIXERS, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. 34-OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN SIDE STORAGE AREA, REAR COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER KEEP FLOOR DRY. ALSO CLEAN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. 35-OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR STORAGE/RESTROOM ARE MISSING/WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN WALLS IN 2ND. FLOOR RESTROOM. 38-OBSERVED BROKEN VENTILATION FAN IN THE 2ND. FLOOR RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REAIR. 41-OBSERVED CLUTTER 1ST FLOOR STAIRWELL, AND 2ND. FLOOR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
code 29
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS HAVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT/STORAGE RACKS HAVE DROPPINGS, DIRT AND FOOD ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS CLOGGED AND HAS WATER SITTING AT THE TOP RIM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND CRACKS IN THE WALLS AND CEILING. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: THERE IS NO LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER (BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: THERE IS A COUPLE OF LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. -THERE ARE LARGE POTS TOO BIG FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE THE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST POT. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLERS ARE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND WHILE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 16, 2016: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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