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SUN WAH BAR-B-Q

5039-5043 N BROADWAY · Chicago, IL 60640

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1376097

Location recorded for this inspection · SUN WAH BAR-B-Q · 5039-5043 N BROADWAY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1375910

Location recorded for this inspection · SUN WAH BAR-B-Q · 5039-5043 N BROADWAY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WOMEN'S EXHAUST VENT.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1107010

Location recorded for this inspection · SUN WAH BAR-B-Q · 5039-5043 N BROADWAY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 FROM REPORT #1236119, DATED ON 11/25/13, NOT CORRECTED, UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE ROACHES (ADULT AND SMALLER) AT FRONT PREP AREA INSIDE CABINET UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT SOUTH WALL, 8 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE ICE MACHINE, 5 LIVE ROACHES BETWEEN DISHWASH HAND WASH BOWL WATER PIPES AND CEILING TILE, 10 LIVE ROACHES ON WOK STATION CRACK/CREVICES AT REAR PREP. ALSO AT THIS TIME FOUND OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BY REAR EXIT DOOR/BEHIND EMPLOYEES LOCKERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL ROACHES AND RAT DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED/ELIMINATED. WASH AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. ON 12-5 13 NO LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES, HOWEVER DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,ON COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DISHES,SHELVES,STORAGE ETC. ALSO OBSERVED LAYER OF WHITE UNKNOWN POWER ON SURFACE OF FOOD AND NON-FOO SHELVES. RE-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACE MENTIONED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED LITTER AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE WOODEN EMPLOYEES LOCKERS ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE MOP SINK. FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS, FOOD ENCRUSTED ON INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT, RACKS, SHELVES NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT, LOCKERS AND MOP SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP AND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND BROKEN BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREAS. ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS AND TROUGH GRATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES MUST BE REPAIRED, FLOORS MUST BE CLEAN AND DRY THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOORS, FOOD ENCRUSTED ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA, WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS, OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS AND AROUND PIPES AT REAR PREP AND BEHIND EMPLOYEES LOCKERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL WALLS, CLEAN WASHROOM DOORS AND MUST SEAL ALL HOLES/CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1375758

Location recorded for this inspection · SUN WAH BAR-B-Q · 5039-5043 N BROADWAY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 FROM REPORT #1236119, DATED ON 11/25/13, NOT CORRECTED, UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE ROACHES (ADULT AND SMALLER) AT FRONT PREP AREA INSIDE CABINET UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT SOUTH WALL, 8 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE ICE MACHINE, 5 LIVE ROACHES BETWEEN DISHWASH HANDWASH BOWL WATER PIPES AND CEILING TILE, 10 LIVE ROACHES ON WOK STATION CRACK/CREVICES AT REAR PREP. ALSO AT THIS TIME FOUND OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BY REAR EXIT DOOR/BEHIND EMPLOYEES LOCKERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL ROACHES AND RAT DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED/ELIMINATED. WASH AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS AND RAILS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FAR REAR PREP AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID RACKS/RAILS. NO SPLASHGUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND PREP SINKS. MUST INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED LITTER AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE WOODEN EMPLOYEES LOCKERS ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE MOP SINK. FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS, FOOD ENCRUSTED ON INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. RACKS, SHELVES AND COUNERTOPS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT, LOCKERS AND MOP SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP AND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND BROKEN BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREAS. ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS AND TROUGH GRATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES MUST BE REPAIRED, FLOORS MUST BE CLEAN AND DRY THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOORS, FOOD ENCRUSTED ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA, WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS, OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS AND AROUND PIPES AT REAR PREP AND BEHIND EMPLOYEES LOCKERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL WALLS, CLEAN WASHROOM DOORS AND MUST SEAL ALL HOLES/CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW SECOND FLOOR DINING AREA ADDED WITH ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SEPARATE PREP SINK FOR WATER SERVICE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REAR AREAS ARE CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS (WOOD, CHAIRS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT ETC) AND NEATLY STORE ALL ELSE TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1236119

Location recorded for this inspection · SUN WAH BAR-B-Q · 5039-5043 N BROADWAY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 114.1 F AND 120.5 F- COOKED TONGUE, INTESTINES, PORK EARS AND BBQ PORK. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. FOUND STEAM TABLE WATER AT 167.1 F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR INSIDE HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS/EQUIPMENT ALSO ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN MAIN PREP AREA (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.). MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED LITTER AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE WOODEN EMPLOYEES LOCKERS ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL LOCKERS AND MOP SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WATER VALVE LEAKING ALSO OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER DRAIN PIPE WATER DRIPPING ON FLOOR/AT SAME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AND WALK IN COOLER WATER PIPE MUST DRAIN INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335783

Location recorded for this inspection · SUN WAH BAR-B-Q · 5039-5043 N BROADWAY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RIPPED REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREAS. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/ALONG ALL WALLS AND CORNERS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS ALSO OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/LOW GROUT/MISSING FLOOR BASE TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/FLOOR BASE TILES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235796

Location recorded for this inspection · SUN WAH BAR-B-Q · 5039-5043 N BROADWAY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 87.9 F AND 101 F- PORK, ORGAN MEATS AND BBQ CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 F OR ABOVE. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 50 LBS, VALUED AT $312.50. STEAM TABLE WAS OFF AT THIS TIME, MANAGER TURNED ON STEAMTABLE AND TEMPERATURE OF WATER NOW 155 F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER REAR PREP AREA 2-COMPARTMENT SINK (BY DISHMACHINE) WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. WHEN WATER IS TURNED OFF WATER WILL DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (05/27/13).

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: MENS EMPLOYEES WASHROOM TOILET BOWL UNABLE TO FLUSH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TOILET BOWL BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (05/27/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1235227 DATED ON 06/08/12- #33 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS WITH FOOD BUILD UP, INTERIOR OF EMPLOYEES LOCKERS CLUTTERED, #34 OBSERVED FOOD, DUST AND LITTER ON FLOOR BY REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND #35 OBSERVED BLACK SMOKE STAINS ON CEILING TILES AT REAR SMOKE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL THE ABOVE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (05/27/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RIPPED REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREAS. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/ALONG ALL WALLS AND CORNERS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS ALSO OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/LOW GROUT/MISSING FLOOR BASE TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/FLOOR BASE TILES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235277

Location recorded for this inspection · SUN WAH BAR-B-Q · 5039-5043 N BROADWAY

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/08/12

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/08/12

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/08/12

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/08/12

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235227

Location recorded for this inspection · SUN WAH BAR-B-Q · 5039-5043 N BROADWAY

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FRONT PREP AREA STEAMTABLE NOT MAINTAINED, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 107.5 F AT THIS TIME, UNABLE TO REACH MINIMUM HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140 F TO USE STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR STEAMTABLE, MUST BE ABLE TO HOLD ALL HOT FOODS AT 140 F OR ABOVE. FOUND COOKED PORK TONGUE, PORK BELLIES INSIDE STEAMTABE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THIS TIME.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 101.5 F AND 107.7 F- PORK TONGUES, PORK BELLIES, DUCK FEET, PORK INTESTINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL THE ABOVE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOODS DISCARDED VALUED AT $210.00, WEIGHT- 35 LBS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS WITH FOOD BUILD UP, INTERIOR OF EMPLOYEES LOCKERS CLUTTERED AND WALK IN MEAT COOLER SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD, DUST AND LITTER ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND IN BOTH EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SMOKE STAINS ON CEILING TILES AT REAR SMOKE AREA. MUST PAINT/CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY (FRONT PUBLIC WASHROOM). MANAGER ABLE TO REPAIR SINK AT THIS TIME/MUST MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585959

Location recorded for this inspection · SUN WAH BAR-B-Q · 5039-5043 N BROADWAY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN OR REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS, WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER, STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN DEAD ROACH UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT CORNER OF THE BAR. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA THROUGHOUT. CLEAN OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES AROUND THE OVENS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: HAIR RESTRAINTS NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
519214

Location recorded for this inspection · SUN WAH BAR-B-Q · 5039-5043 N BROADWAY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN:COOKED AND PULLED DUCK AT TEMP OF 72F; COOKED VARIOUS KIND OF ANIMAL ORGANS AT TEMP OF 56.7F TO 68.6F;FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 58.1F TO 69F.RAW CHICKEN ON BBQ STICKS AT TEMP OF 56.2F, STORED IN PREP DISPLAY COOLER(COOLER UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F). NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED FOR FOOD MENTIONED.FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 175, VALUE 1.200, CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073306-12

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING USED CUTTING BOARD (BLOOD ON IT)WITHOUT SANITIZING IT. THE CUTTING BOARD WAS THEN PLACED BACK ON THE PREP TABLE AND WAS THEN USED TO CUT VEGETABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. H000073306-12

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN ALL RESTROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ANOTHER RESTROOM LOCATED ON PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASH AREA AND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM HANDSINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED INSIDE OF BOTH OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HANDSINKS ACCESSIBLE WITH NO UTENSILS INSIDE OF THEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. H000073307-13.

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    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. OBSERVED MEAT BONES STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH FRYER OIL AND PRODUCE CARDBOARD BOXES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE MEATS INSIDE OF CLEANABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS. OBSERVED A LARGE HOUSE FLY FLYING OUT OF THE CONTAINER OF COOKED NOODLES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WHEN THE LINEN COVERING THE NOODLES WAS REMOVED. ALSO OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FRREZER. ALSO OBSERVED VARIOUS FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USED FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR CLEANABLE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. APPROXIMATELY 50# AND $200 OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A. H000073307-13.

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    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO THE REAR SCREEN DOOR AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA HAS A 1" OPEN GAP ON THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE EXTERIOR EXIT DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. H000073308-14.

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    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED EXCESS BUILDUP OF GREASE ALONG THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER, ALOS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. MUST MAINTAIN THE DUMPSTER AND AREA AROUND THE DUMPSTER CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED LIQUID WASTE LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF ONE OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MUST REPLACE THE LEAKING DUMPSTER AND POWERWASH THE AREA TO CLEAN THE LIQUID WASTE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. H000073309-15.

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    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER WAS RELEASED FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY WITHOUT BACKUP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. H000073308-14.

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    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR TO PREVENT ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DOOR. CLEAN OR REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

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    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS, WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER, STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN DEAD ROACH UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT CORNER OF THE BAR. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.

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    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA THROUGHOUT. CLEAN OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES AROUND THE OVENS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH THE WOK STATION. MUST REPAIR.

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    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINTS NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585712

Location recorded for this inspection · SUN WAH BAR-B-Q · 5039-5043 N BROADWAY

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