Food Safety Report: Moy Lee Chinese Restaurant, 5346 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.

5346 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, 60630 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jul 9, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed exposed handwashing sink at smoothie bar and in dish area made inaccessible by pots being placed inside basin. Instructed to remove and maintain all exposed handwashing sinks in an open and accessible manner. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink located at smoothie bar. Instructed to provide.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed high temperature dish machine maintaining an improper final rinse temperature of 117. 7f. Machine tagged and held for inspection. See comments. Instructed to repair machine so that it is capable of delivering a final rinse temeprature between 180 and 192f. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed build up of yellow and black slime in interior of ice machine located at smoothie bar used to produce ice for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, clean, sanitize, and maintain in good condition. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: observed chicken breasts thawing in tub in 3 compartment sink and shrimp thawing in bucket on floor in rear prep area. Instructed to thaw either in refrigerator or under cold running water.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed heavy build up of grease, grime, and food debris underneath cooking equipment on cook line and in interior of microwave. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed burnt out lightbulb in ceiling over cook line. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed several food employees without food handler training. Instructed all food employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2583941 dated 10/24/2023. See comments. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov