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LEE'S CHOP SUEY

2415 W DIVERSEY AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LEE'S CHOP SUEY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614559

Location recorded for this inspection · LEE'S CHOP SUEY · 2415 W DIVERSEY AVE

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Inspection history

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
22
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282241

Location recorded for this inspection · LEE'S CHOP SUEY · 2415 W DIVERSEY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2- CONTAINERS OF OPEN RODENTICIDE PELLETS ON FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND THE 2 & 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.MUST HAVE INSIDE OF ENCLOSED RODENT BAIT STATIONS.RODENT POISON WAS REMOVED AT THIS TIME.COS(PRIORITY 7-38-015)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON LOWER SHELF OF FOOD STORAGE SHELF,CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL FOOD/DISH STORAGE SHELVES MIXED IN WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS,ON TOP OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WINDOW SILL NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA,ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO MOP SINK,ON FLOOR UNDER HOT WATER TANK AND ON LEDGE IN SAME AREA,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,STAFF TOILET ROOM ON WALL BASE LEDGE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/28/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR SIDE DOOR ALOND SIDE.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FOOD SHELVING UNITS,TAPE FROM HANDLES OF RICE COOKER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD FOOD /PAPER SHELVING UNIT IN DINING AREA CLOSET.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,FRYER CABINETS,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES,ALL SINK BASINS,GARBAGE CANS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS,CARTS,DISH RACKS,ICE MACHINE,GREASE TRAP,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,MOP SINK BASIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FROM REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK DRAINING INTO MOPSINK .MUST PLUMB DRAIN LINE INTO CITY SYSTEM (CONNECT ).

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND PAPER TOWELS SOAKED IN ON TOP AND ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER.ALSO TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE AND TRASH FROM AREA AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135734

Location recorded for this inspection · LEE'S CHOP SUEY · 2415 W DIVERSEY 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: Observed grease accumulation on the exterior of the cooking surfaces. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the floor under and behind the cooking equipment to have dirt and debris accumulated on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the exhaust hood and filters to have grease build up. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2574776.

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