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Wing Chong Restaurant, 4077 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago

4077 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, 60618 Illinois, United States

Report date: Nov 20, 2020
15. Food separated and protected
- comments: observed raw animal origin chicken, beef and pork in several coolers stored improperly with ready to eat foods. Raw chicken being stored in the top portion of the cooks line cooler directly next to fresh cut vegetables and above prepared foods on shelving underneath. Raw pork stored on top of bags of fresh vegetables. Raw beef stored on top shelving of a cooler over cooked chicken. Reviewed proper storage of raw and ready to eat foods. All foods removed. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed the cooks line cooler cutting board in extremely poor repair. Cutting board completely black with mold, blackened cuts and grooves in board and noted foods being prepared on the surface. Manager discarded the cutting board during the inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed rusty shelves in main prep area near cook line where dry food storage is being stored. Must replace or repaint. ----: observed dirty metal garbage can being used to store rice. Instructed to use food grade containers that are durable and easy to clean. ----- observed dirty and torn gaskets at 2-door prep cooler under microwave when first entering establishment. Must replace.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed heavy grease spills on exterior of cooking equipment and on exterior of prep cooler doors in prep area. Must detail clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dirty floors throughout prep area. Must detail clean and maintain. -----observed card board on floors throughout kitchen prep area. Must remove.

Source: chicago.gov

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10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the employee's toilet room not maintained. No cold water. Instructed to provide cold water per city code and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments:... See More observed tcs foods held in the front display cooler at improper temperatures. Temperatures ranged from 46. 2f to 56. 4f and included: ham, tuna, turkey, eggs, chicken, pepperoni, salami, cold cut combo and cheese. Manager discarded all items, a combined weight of approximately 30lbs. Valued at approximately $100. 00. Instructed to monitor and keep cold foods at 41f or less. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloth not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the lower surface of the cabinet under the beverage station with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain cabinet surface.

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- comments: observed bulk container not labeled in chicken prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

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-... See More comments: observed damaged gasket along side of walk-in cooler door. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, wheels and bases of fryers, holding units, shelving units, prep tables, rolling carts, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: observed no summary report posted and visible to customers. Summary report shall be posted and visible at all times to customers. Prioirty foundation 7-42-010b citation issued

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