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SUN WAH BAR-B-Q

5039-5043 N BROADWAY · Chicago, IL 60640

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640649

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Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLER OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED WATER LEAKAGE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- --LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINT OF THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. --LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK --LEAKAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINK FAUCET AND BOTTOM PIPE AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING THROUGHOUT PREMISE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED STANDING WATER ON FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA, PREP AREA AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHLEVES AND STORAGE ALONG THE HALL WAY LEADING TO THE FRONT PREP AREA BY THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628309

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Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY REUSING SINGLE-USE THANK YOU BAGS TO STORE DUCK MEAT IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO REUSE SINGLE-USE ITEMS AND TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY USING BUCKETS AS TRASHCANS WITHOUT A LID IN THE WOMENS CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER WASTECANS WITH LIDS FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA OF THE RESTAURANT, AND SOILED FLOORS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE ACCUMULATION AND WATER.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623123

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Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SEAFOOD (SQUID, SHRIMP, ETC) STORED DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH ICE INSIDE OF THE FISH PREP COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO STORE FOOD ITEMS DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH ICE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE REAR BACK KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH AND SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKETS IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR KITCHEN AREA AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND WATER POOLS FROM FLOORS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION FANS IN ALL RESTROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MECHANICAL VENTILATION FANS AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608435

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Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 - OBSERVED RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF THE REAR EXIT IN THE GARAGE TO HAVE GAPS LARGER THAN 1/4 AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PEST PROOF REAR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 - OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS AND BUCKETS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER, REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS, AND IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE/LIQUOR ROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREOTECT AGAINST POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 - OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF STORAGE BINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL SCOOPS ARE STORED WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND POTS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD SERVICE ITEMS AD EQUIPMENT ARE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREOTECT AGAINST POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C) - OBSERVED ALUMINUM TRAYS AND OTHER SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED TO THE LEFT OF THE GARAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AS A LINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19 - OBSERVED THE MEN'S BATHROOM IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN GARAGE AREA TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE BATHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 - OBSERVED WALL ACESS PANEL IN MEN'S BATHROOM STALL TO BE BENT AND BROKEN AWAY FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 - OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA, FLOOR IN THE FRONT DISH WASHING AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH WATER, AND FLOOR SOILED NEAR THE ENTRANCE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE ACCUMULATION AND WATER SPILLAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 - OBSERVED HALF OF THE LIGHTS IN THE LIQUOR AND SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION, CAUSING A DIMLY LIT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF LIGHTING IN STORAGE ROOM.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608019

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED CURRENT PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS DUCK AND CHICKEN ARE HANDLED AND PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 3 DOOR PREPARATION COOLER ADJACENT TO WALK IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 63.2F. COOLER WAS EMPTY AND NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF THE REAR EXIT IN THE GARAGE TO HAVE GAPS LARGER THAN 1/4 AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PEST PROOF REAR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS AND BUCKETS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER, REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS, AND IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE/LIQUOR ROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREOTECT AGAINST POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF STORAGE BINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL SCOOPS ARE STORED WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND POTS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD SERVICE ITEMS AD EQUIPMENT ARE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREOTECT AGAINST POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM TRAYS AND OTHER SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED TO THE LEFT OF THE GARAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AS A LINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE An EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MEN'S BATHROOM IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN GARAGE AREA TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE BATHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA, FLOOR IN THE FRONT DISH WASHING AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH WATER, AND FLOOR SOILED NEAR THE ENTRANCE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE ACCUMULATION AND WATER SPILLAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL ACESS PANEL IN MEN'S BATHROOM STALL TO BE BENT AND BROKEN AWAY FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HALF OF THE LIGHTS IN THE LIQUOR AND SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION, CAUSING A DIMLY LIT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF LIGHTING IN STORAGE ROOM.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF COMPLETION, AS WELL AS ENSURE ALL NEW EMPLOYEES RECEIVE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586621

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Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES THROUGH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585992

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Recorded violations

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCHING FULLY COOKED, READY TO EAT PLANTAIN WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES DO NOT USE BARE HANDS WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. 3LBS OF PLANTAINS VALUED AT $50 WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT MULTIPLE DINING TABLES NOT PROPERLY COVERED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE (UTENSILS AND GLASSWARE) WAS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL AND MAINTAINED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES THROUGH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 06/14/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2577313 NOT CORRECTED: #39 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. #47-OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAINED. #53- OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING IN THE EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES IN THE CEILING AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577313

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Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING IN THE EMPLOYEE WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES IN CEILING AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE LOBBY AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL WALLS TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHTS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THREE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566339

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The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565854

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Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINK BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN IT.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 45.9 F AND 46.4 F INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER- SCALLOPS, SHRIMP, FISH, PORK, CHICKEN, AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD COLD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW. ALL OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS ARE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOUND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.0 F AT THIS TIME. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 110 LBS, VALUED AT $665.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE BAR 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ROACH ACTIVITY BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE MOP SINK/FLOOR DRAIN AT WOMEN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER INSIDE SAID SINK.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554509

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED BOTH FRONT DOORS AND REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED SOME MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR PREP AREA CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING REAR PREP AREA FLOOR TILES AND KEEP FLOOR CLEAN/DRY.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554234

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE FRONT PREP AREA STEAMTABLE- BBQ PORK AT 91.2 F, SQUID AT 50.0 F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.0 F, AND ORGAN MEATS AT 70.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT A MINIMAL 135.0 F. FOUND SAID STEAMTABLE TURNED OFF AND WHEN ASKED TO TURN ON STEAM TABLE TEMPERATURE OVER 135.0 F. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 3-DOOR STAND-UP SAUCE COOLER AND FRONT PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE SAID COOLERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH FRONT DOORS AND REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR PREP AREA CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING REAR PREP AREA FLOOR TILES AND KEEP FLOOR CLEAN/DRY.

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321 of 443 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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