Minghin Cuisine

March 28, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 5-205.11 OBSERVED TWO HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH UTENSILS INSIDE THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STORE ANYTHING IN THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS, HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ARTICLES FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). • 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT 2 OF 4 HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.
code 10Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES (SALT, GARLIC, CHILI OIL ETC) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE TURN ABOUT DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND DO NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A SHELF LINER, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • 4-904.11 OBSERVED THE FORKS AND CHOP STICKS BEING PRESET ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROTECT ALL TABLEWARE OR DO NOT PRESET TABLES OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL.
code 45
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL FRYERS AND AROUND THE WOK AND DIM SUM STATIONS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DOOR HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED SOME DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE LIVE FISH TANKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: 5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND CLEAN THE GROUND AREA AROUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 23, 2022: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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