Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for WING WAH LAU RESTAURANT on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560246
Location recorded for this inspection · WING WAH LAU RESTAURANT · 4340 S ARCHER AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
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
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492677
Location recorded for this inspection · WING WAH LAU RESTAURANT · 4340 S ARCHER AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 501.12: FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND WOK LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE AND ENCRUSTED GREASE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492259
Location recorded for this inspection · WING WAH LAU RESTAURANT · 4340 S ARCHER AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTHPOLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL NEAR CHEST FREEZER. 2 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR NEAR CHEST FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT, AND OTHER RESIDUE: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING DOOR HANDLES, DOOR GASKETS AND SHELVING, ENTIRE WOK STATION (INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED PIPING), INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MICROWACE, BASINS OF ALL SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CHEST FREEZERS, AND PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE STAINS/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE 60
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLAIONS FROM 8/8/2019 REPORT 2304363 NOT CORRECTED: 47 4-202.15: **C** Can Openers OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AT THE CUTTING PART, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 47 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED THE REAR BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE REAR STOREAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLERS. 53 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE NOT COVERED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACL 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE BLENDER, AND NEXT TO THE HOOD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304363
Location recorded for this inspection · WING WAH LAU RESTAURANT · 4340 S ARCHER AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED A VARIETY OF TCS FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPERLY LABELING/DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. FOR A MAXIUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS WITH OUT LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO MARK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMED IE. FLOUR, RICE, MSG, ETC.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AT THE CUTTING PART, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE REAR STOREAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLERS.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE NOT COVERED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE BLENDER, AND NEXT TO THE HOOD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOODHANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102270
Location recorded for this inspection · WING WAH LAU RESTAURANT · 4340 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: ONSERVED THE KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO TWO BOX FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE WOK STATION, FRYERS AND, INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, ALL COOLERS,
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751564
Location recorded for this inspection · WING WAH LAU RESTAURANT · 4340 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: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1735203
Location recorded for this inspection · WING WAH LAU RESTAURANT · 4340 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1566409 ON 8/18/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. 33 - INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566409
Location recorded for this inspection · WING WAH LAU RESTAURANT · 4340 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: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497521
Location recorded for this inspection · WING WAH LAU RESTAURANT · 4340 S ARCHER AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
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 APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF PORK EGGROLLS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50 IN LARGE BUS BUCKET WITHIN REFRIGERATOR. MANAGER STATED THAT EGGROLLS WERE COOKED A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO AND WOULD BE COLD. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 46.3 F - 49.8F. ALL EGGROLLS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD COVERED IN PEELING TIN FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED TIN FOIL AS COVERING AND PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED MOP SINK AND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE RESTOOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN MOP SINK AND TOILET.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE LONG METAL STEM THERMOMETER IN ORDER TO MAKE SURE FOOD IS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE DURING COOKING AND COOLING PROCESSES.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HALLWAY NEAR CUSTOMER RESTROOM. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM HALLWAY AND STORED IN KITCHEN TO BE PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1474022
Location recorded for this inspection · WING WAH LAU RESTAURANT · 4340 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: STORE ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TABLE IN KITCHEN WITH PEELING PAINT. REPAINT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE MANNER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN. CLEAN ALL FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER LARGE EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR OF KITCHEN IN NEED OR GROUT. GROUT ALL FLOORS IN KITCHEN TO MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN AND CLOGGED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER FOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE. RESTORE WATER PRESSURE FOR BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR NOT WORKING AND USED AS STORAGE. REPAIR OR REMOVE REFRIGERATOR.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1336117
Location recorded for this inspection · WING WAH LAU RESTAURANT · 4340 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TWO DRAIN STOPPERS ON SITE; PROVIDE A THIRD FOR PROPER SET UP OF THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING).
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60632
292 of 397 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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