Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LEE WING WAH on .
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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637950
Location recorded for this inspection · LEE WING WAH · 2147 S CHINA PL
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE KITCHEN WALLS, CEILINGS AND CEILING VENTS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633351
Location recorded for this inspection · LEE WING WAH · 2147 S CHINA PL
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR COMPLETELY AND MAINTAIN.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE KITCHEN WALLS, CEILINGS AND CEILING VENTS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. ONE CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622753
Location recorded for this inspection · LEE WING WAH · 2147 S CHINA PL
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER. IMPROPER: CHICKEN 47.6 F AND EGG ROLLS AT 48.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604477
Location recorded for this inspection · LEE WING WAH · 2147 S CHINA PL
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: ON THE FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, IN AN OPENING BEHIND THE STOVE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, INSIDE A PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD, AND ON THE SHELF UNDER THE POSBANK COMPUTER UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE COUNTER NOT COVERED, WHILE UNATTENDED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER MENTIONED ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FROM 10/02/2024, REPORT #2603923. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603923
Location recorded for this inspection · LEE WING WAH · 2147 S CHINA PL
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: ON THE FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, IN AN OPENING BEHIND THE STOVE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, INSIDE A PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD, AND ON THE SHELF UNDER THE POSBANK COMPUTER UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE COUNTER NOT COVERED, WHILE UNATTENDED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER MENTIONED ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO EVIDENCE OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/08/2024, REPORT # 2589363. #10: 6-301.14: STILL OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 38: 6-501.112: STILL OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE STAIRS NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. #49: 4-602.13: STILL OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WITH GRIME, ENCRUSTED GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND NOT MAINTAINED: THE CREVICES OF THE MICROWAVE, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES. #55: 6-501.13: STILL OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. ALSO, OBSERVED SERVERE FOOD DEBRIS EMBEDDED IN THE FLOOR MATS AND PIECES OF WHOLE MEATS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN THE FLOOR MATS AND FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589363
Location recorded for this inspection · LEE WING WAH · 2147 S CHINA PL
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: ON THE STAIRS NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, ON THE FLOOR WHERE THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE STORED AT THE FRONT, AND ON THE WALL NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WITH GRIME, ENCRUSTED GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND NOT MAINTAINED: THE CREVICES OF THE MICROWAVE, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, THE METAL SHELVING UNIT WITH CLEAN SHEET TRAYS LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN FREEZER, THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE BUTCHER CLEAVERS ARE STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. ALSO, OBSERVED SERVERE FOOD DEBRIS EMBEDDED IN THE FLOOR MATS AND PIECES OF WHOLE MEATS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN THE FLOOR MATS AND FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588963
Location recorded for this inspection · LEE WING WAH · 2147 S CHINA PL
Recorded violations
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. FOOD HANDLER AT REAR PREP AREA, TOUCHED EGG ROLLS AFTER COMING OUT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THEN PUT THEM INTO A BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD WITH GLOVES OR APPROPRIATE COOKING UTENSILS. APPROXIMATELY 4LBS AT $8 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
14
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAG, LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVED SOURCES OF SHELLSTOCK AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT $85 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE IN THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THREE WHOLE, RAW CHICKENS HANG DRYING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. THE TEMPERATURES OF THE TCS FOODS RANGED 49.0F-52.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AT $120 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATIONISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: ON THE STAIRS NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, ON THE FLOOR WHERE THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE STORED AT THE FRONT, AND ON THE WALL NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WITH GRIME, ENCRUSTED GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND NOT MAINTAINED: THE CREVICES OF THE MICROWAVE, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, THE METAL SHELVING UNIT WITH CLEAN SHEET TRAYS LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN FREEZER, THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE BUTCHER CLEAVERS ARE STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. ALSO, OBSERVED SERVERE FOOD DEBRIS EMBEDDED IN THE FLOOR MATS AND PIECES OF WHOLE MEATS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN THE FLOOR MATS AND FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577651
Location recorded for this inspection · LEE WING WAH · 2147 S CHINA PL
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571859
Location recorded for this inspection · LEE WING WAH · 2147 S CHINA PL
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DISPOSAL AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, WOK STATION SURFACES AND PREP TABLES.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH COVERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST AND PARTICLES, WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR AND WALLS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497829
Location recorded for this inspection · LEE WING WAH · 2147 S CHINA PL
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; MUST PROVIDE LABELS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT STORED INSIDE OF CONTAINER. OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR SALT SUGAR AND MSG CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE ENTIRE WOK STATION, INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNIT DOOR HANDLES, EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS AND ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE ALL OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. SOME GREASE OBSERVED ON WALLS FROM HOOD VENTS, DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENTS; CLEAN WALLS AND VENTS. 6-501.11 OBSERVED A BUSTED SEAM AT THE TOP RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497524
Location recorded for this inspection · LEE WING WAH · 2147 S CHINA PL
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
14
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: 3-202.18(A) OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK IDENTIFICATION TAGS FOR CLAMS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK IDENTIFICATION TAGS AT ALL TIMES FOR SHELLFISH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID SHELLFISH. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SHELLFISH DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN) HELD IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; MUST PROVIDE LABELS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT STORED INSIDE OF CONTAINER. OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR SALT SUGAR AND MSG CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN A DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BY THE KITCHEN DOOR IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE ENTIRE WOK STATION, INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNIT DOOR HANDLES, EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS AND ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE.
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE ALL OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. SOME GREASE OBSERVED ON WALLS FROM HOOD VENTS, DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENTS; CLEAN WALLS AND VENTS.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED A BUSTED SEAM AT THE TOP RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285466
Location recorded for this inspection · LEE WING WAH · 2147 S CHINA PL
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
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MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. RESTAURANT PREPARES MIXED DRINKS AND SMOOTHIES BEHIND THIS BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; MUST PROVIDE LABELS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT STORED INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR OUTER EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR. A 1/4 INCH GAP OBSERVED AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT HAND CORNER; SEAL GAP OR REPLACE DOOR SWEEP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO SEAL OPENING.
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS IN THE KITCHEN NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED THAT WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: WOK STATIONS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR, COOKING BURNER, UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES, FRYER (EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM) AND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. SOME GREASE OBSERVED ON WALLS FROM HOOD VENTS, DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENTS; CLEAN WALLS AND VENTS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60616
394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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