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MINGHIN CUISINE

2162-2170 S ARCHER AVE · Chicago, IL 60616

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1983126

Location recorded for this inspection · MINGHIN CUISINE · 2162-2170 S ARCHER AVE

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP IN KITCHEN AREA ON 1ST FLOOR AND IN DIM SUM KITCHEN ON NORTH SIDE OF RESTAURANT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING BY VENTS WHERE NEEDED ON 1ST/2ND FLOORS, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496836

Location recorded for this inspection · MINGHIN CUISINE · 2162-2170 S ARCHER AVE

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: THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE USED FOR STORAGE ACROSS FROM THE DIM SUM STEAMER IS RUSTED; PAINT THE BOTTOM OF THE TABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF LARGE POTS ON BURNERS IN KITCHENS TO REMOVE BUILD UP, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF LARGE COOKING BURNERS, WOK STATIONS, DIM SUM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STEAMERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE ON SECOND FLOOR. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL BEVERAGE STATION EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ALL FOOD FROM FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CEILING VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST, VENT FAN ABOVE UTILITY SINK BY DIM SUM KITCHEN. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE IN ALL KITCHENS.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT SELF CLOSING; MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496529

Location recorded for this inspection · MINGHIN CUISINE · 2162-2170 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED TEN LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES ON FLOOR, CEILING AND UNDER PREP TABLE IN ONE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. ESTABLISHMENT HAS TERMINIX COMING EVERY TWO WEEKS. THEIR REPORT STATES ESTABLISHMENT NEEDS TO SET A PROGRAM IN PLACE FOR MAINTENANCE AND SANITATION. ADVISED TO HAVE THEM SERVICE AGAIN PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PREVIOUS SERVICE WAS 8/21 AND 8/28 AND BOTH REPORTS INDICATE ACTIVITY. ONE REAR DOOR AT DIM SUM PREP KITCHEN IS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM; BOTTOM CORNER HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AND MUST BE SEALED. REAR KITCHEN DOOR ON MAIN KITCHEN SIDE IS BROKEN AND DOES NOT CLOSE; MUST REPAIR DOOR SO THAT ESTABLISHMENT IS RODENT PROOFED AT ALL TIMES. OWNER CALLED SOMEONE TO REPAIR DOOR LATER TODAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE DIM SUM PREP AREA WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SOME NON FOOD GRADE BAGS BEING USED FOR THE STORAGE OF FOODS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE. ALSO OBSERVED TEN CANS OPEN WITH THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CAN; INSTRUCTED TO PLACE FOOD ITEM IN A METAL OR PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH A LID FOR STORAGE IN THE COOLER AND NOT TO STORE IN THE ORIGINAL TIN CAN IT CAME IN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE USED FOR STORAGE ACROSS FROM THE DIM SUM STEAMER IS RUSTED; PAINT THE BOTTOM OF THE TABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN MAIN KITCHEN, SCALE ON PREP TABLE IN MAIN KITCHEN TO REMOVE CRUSTED FOOD, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS, ALL REFRIGERATION UNIT INTERIORS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF LARGE POTS ON BURNERS IN KITCHENS TO REMOVE BUILD UP, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF LARGE COOKING BURNERS, WOK STATIONS, DIM SUM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STEAMERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD ETC. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE ON SECOND FLOOR. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL BEVERAGE STATION EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ALL FOOD FROM FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CEILING VENTS IN KITCHENS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CEILING VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST, VENT FAN ABOVE UTILITY SINK BY DIM SUM KITCHEN. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE IN ALL KITCHENS. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL KITCHENS TO REMOVE DUST, DEAD BUGS AND PARTICLES. ALSO CLEAN SHIELDS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED AREAS.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT SELF CLOSING; MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINKS INSIDE OF ALL EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DIRT. THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB IS MISSING AT THE SPRAYER BY THE DISHMACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR; REPLACE KNOB. THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE SPRAYER BY THE DISHMACHINE ON THE FIRST FLOOR IS LEAKING; REPAIR LEAK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE OF UTILITY SINKS; INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND BROOMS. ADVISED TO INSTALL A UTILTIY RACK FOR HANGING MOPS AND BROOMS AT ALL UTILITY SINKS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228381

Location recorded for this inspection · MINGHIN CUISINE · 2162-2170 S ARCHER AVE

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: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING IN DIM DUM PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228292

Location recorded for this inspection · MINGHIN CUISINE · 2162-2170 S ARCHER AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228274

Location recorded for this inspection · MINGHIN CUISINE · 2162-2170 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF ROACH ACTIVITY IN DIM SUM KITCHEN. 18-19 ROACHES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE KNIFE HOLDERS FOR ALL KNIFES. MUST PROVIDE

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. DEEP CUTS, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING THE FOOD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228234

Location recorded for this inspection · MINGHIN CUISINE · 2162-2170 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE KNIFE HOLDERS FOR ALL KNIFES. MUST PROVIDE

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. DEEP CUTS, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING THE FOOD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228162

Location recorded for this inspection · MINGHIN CUISINE · 2162-2170 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE KNIFE HOLDERS FOR ALL KNIFES. MUST PROVIDE

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. DEEP CUTS, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING THE FOOD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228127

Location recorded for this inspection · MINGHIN CUISINE · 2162-2170 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE KNIFE HOLDERS FOR ALL KNIFES. MUST PROVIDE

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. DEEP CUTS, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING THE FOOD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1360255

Location recorded for this inspection · MINGHIN CUISINE · 2162-2170 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN MAIN PREP KITCHEN IN CORNER BY SLICER. 3-4 LIVE ROACHES AND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES. THERE ARE 3 CANS OF RAID ON SHELF. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN 2ND FLOOR MINGHIN DINING ROOM KITCHEN 10-12 FRUIT FLIES. 3 DOORS NOT RODENT RODENT PROOFED. BOTH ENTERANCES AND DIM SUM KITCHEN REAR DOOR. 1/4-1/2 IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND CORRECT DOORS. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2/25/2013 REPORT#1114692 INSP#333 NOT CORRECTED OR MAINTAINED. #30 MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED/COOKED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. FOUND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM. #32 MUST REMOVE RUST, PAINT USING A NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREAS #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT, INTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS AND THE RUBBER GASKETS; ALL STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZERS AND PREP AREAS; NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE GUNS IN THE BAR AREAS; INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AND CAN OPENERS. #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (I.E COOKING EQUIPMENT,MOP SINK, HOT WATER TANKS AND COOLERS), UNDER TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS-REMOVE ECCESS FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY. MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLER, IN FRONT OF THE 1 AND 3-COMP. SINK. IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS. #35 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN THE PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS-REMOVE EXCESS DIRT/DUST. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS, AROUND PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGH OUT. #40 MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS #43 MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL VIOLATIONS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE KNIFE HOLDERS FOR ALL KNIFES. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. DEEP CUTS, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 2 HANDSINKS: 1-MAIN PREP 3 COMP SINK AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. HANDLE. 2-DIM SUM DISH MACHINE AREA. LEAKING MUST CORRECT SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING THE FOOD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114703

Location recorded for this inspection · MINGHIN CUISINE · 2162-2170 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED/COOKED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST, PAINT USING A NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREAS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT, INTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS AND THE RUBBER GASKETS; ALL STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZERS AND PREP AREAS; NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE GUNS IN THE BAR AREAS; INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AND CAN OPENERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (I.E COOKING EQUIPMENT,MOP SINK, HOT WATER TANKS AND COOLERS), UNDER TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS-REMOVE ECCESS FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS, AROUND PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGH OUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE FAUCETS ON ALL OF THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREAS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NOW CORRECTED.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114692

Location recorded for this inspection · MINGHIN CUISINE · 2162-2170 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 3 LARGE LIVE ROACHES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA ON TOP OF REACH IN PREP COOLERS, 10 RAT DROPPINGS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA AND 7 ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE (SAME PREP AREA.) REAR DOORS WITH A GAP IN THE MIDDLE AT THE BOTTOM (1/2" GAP) INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACHES, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, RODENT PROOF DOORS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED/COOKED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST, PAINT USING A NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREAS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT, INTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS AND THE RUBBER GASKETS; ALL STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZERS AND PREP AREAS; NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE GUNS IN THE BAR AREAS; INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AND CAN OPENERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (I.E COOKING EQUIPMENT,MOP SINK, HOT WATER TANKS AND COOLERS), UNDER TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS-REMOVE ECCESS FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLER, IN FRONT OF THE 1 AND 3-COMP. SINK. IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN THE PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS-REMOVE EXCESS DIRT/DUST.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS, AROUND PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGH OUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE FAUCETS ON ALL OF THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREAS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1286199

Location recorded for this inspection · MINGHIN CUISINE · 2162-2170 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER/DISHWASHING AREAS 1ST FLOOR.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: FOUND RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELFCLOSING AT MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS.

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