Minghin Cuisine

January 24, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings3

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL SIX EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. ALSO, NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT WASHBOWLS IN STAFF TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST. AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINKS AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. ALSO, FOUND FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING DUE TO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES BLOCKING SAID SINKS. ALSO, FOUND TWO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS AT PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRTY FOOD STRAINER, AND MULTI-USE FOOD LID STORED INSIDE SAID SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS, CLEAN SINKS, AND MAINTAIN FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. ALSO, FOUND WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR BLOCKED WITH ROLLING FOOD CARTS AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE WASHBOWL, UNABLE TO ACCESS TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
code 11Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN ON 1ST. FLOOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.8F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURES AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND INSIDE ABOVE SAID UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 14LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, FISH, INTESTINE, BEEF, CHICKEN, POOLED EGG WHITES, CUTTLE FISH BAWLLS, COOKED DUCK, READY TO EAT RED BEANS, SCALLOPS AT 49.3F-53.9F. ALSO, FOUND A DOZEN AND A HALF EGGS SITTING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER AT 50.8F. FOUND 45LBS OF DUCK LOCATED IN PLASTIC BIN STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATOR ON 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AT 48.0F-50.1F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED FOR SAID FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOULUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS, APPROXIMATE VALUE $220.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
code 3Priority
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: 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 MAINTAINED. SURROUNDING GROUND ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND GREASE CONTAINER COVERED WITH GREASE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE SPILLS AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 19
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL READY TO EAT, PREPARED FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: 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.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REMOVE POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS FROM PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS, AND WALK-IN COOLER AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE AT MAIN KITCHEN AND HAND WASH SINK AND TABLE AT DISH MACHINE WHERE DIRTY DISHES ARE STORED. REMOVE FOOD FROM BEING STORED IN SHOPPING BAGS AND USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. REMOVE PLASTIC LINING FROM PREP TABLES AND PAPER LINING FROM PREP SHELVES.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: TEA AND COFFEE STATIONS, DISH MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, SODA GUN HOLDERS AT BAR, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, HAND WASH SINKS, AROUND TOILET IN MENS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR, AROUND UTILITY SINK, UNDER, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES.
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. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO KITCHEN, REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREA, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, STANDING WATER, AND BLACK STAINS.
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. REPAIR CEILING TILE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ON SECOND FLOOR AND REPAIR CEILING SECTION IN MENS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: REMOVE ITEMS USED FOR FOOD OPERATION FROM UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT LEFT SIDE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON 2ND. FLOOR, REPAIR LEAKS UNDER PIPING AT HAND WASH SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM DISH MACHINE ON 1ST. FLOOR, REPAIR LEAKS AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT ON 1ST. FLOOR. TWO OF SEVEN TOILETS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, AND PROPERLY INVERT MOP HEADS WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41

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