Wing Cheong Grocery Inc

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.13: observed sticky traps filled with dead bugs on the ceilings in the shopping aisles, above the butcher prep tables, and above the fish tanks in the basement. Instructed to replace sticky traps and refrain from storing insect sticky traps above food prep tables and fish tanks.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11: observed multiple bins of food items open throughout the faciltiy and not covered. Instructed to provide covers for the items to prevent contamination.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14: observed wiping towels stored on the hinges of the empty paper towel roll rack in the rear dishwahsing area. Instructed to remove and properly store wiping cloths.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 4-301.12: observed missing three sink stoppers for the warewashing sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the shelves in the shopping aisles in need of cleaning. Also, observed the pallets in the basement in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain mentioned surfaces.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.12: observed the ceilings in the basement with spider webs throughout, especially above fish tanks. Observed the walls and pipes in the rear dishwashing/prep area with dust build up and grease droplets. Instructed to clen and maintain mentioned ceilings and walls.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed cardboard boxes on the floor in the butcher area. Instructed to remove unneccessary items and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed no up-to- date pest control logbook on site with the required information. Service report provided was dated in 2023. Instructed must provide and maintain record of visits, copy of service ticket that sets forth pest control idph license number on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), citation issued

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed sticky traps filled with dead bugs on the ceilings in the shopping aisles, above the butcher prep tables, and above the fish tanks in the basement. Instructed to replace sticky traps and refrain from storing insect sticky traps above food prep tables and fish tanks.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple bins of food items open throughout the faciltiy and not covered. Instructed to provide covers for the items to prevent contamination.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping towels stored on the hinges of the empty paper towel roll rack in the rear dishwahsing area. Instructed to remove and properly store wiping cloths.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing three sink stoppers for the warewashing sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the shelves in the shopping aisles in need of cleaning. Also, observed the pallets in the basement in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain mentioned surfaces.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard boxes on the floor in the butcher area. Instructed to remove unneccessary items and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceilings in the basement with spider webs throughout, especially above fish tanks. Observed the walls and pipes in the rear dishwashing/prep area with dust build up and grease droplets. Instructed to clen and maintain mentioned ceilings and walls.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: interior bottom of meat display case, cutting boards, prep tables, meat saw, ice mcahine in basement and all storage shelves on selling floor.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors under around and behind equipment in butcher area and rear prep area. Clean floors under shelves on selling floor.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean walls in rear prep area to remove heavy stains.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Packaged food not properly labeled, no date on tofu packaging in display cooler, instructed to date.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Diposable cups used as a scoop for dry goods, instructed to use proper scoops.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor behind butcher's area not clean, food debris and fish parts, instructed to clean and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing. Worn with deep cuts. Must replace and maintain at all times.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Wall in rear prep area in need of clesning to remove all dust and grease build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize interior of all coolers, freezers and display shelving of spills,liter and debris. Must maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning under and around all equipment of debris and liter. Must maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean walls behind meat counter of blood splatter. Also noted a few holes and openings into walls and floors. Must seal where ever needed to prevent entry points for rodents.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must organize clutter (stock) thought out store display area and basement for cleaning and pest monitoring purposes. Must maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize interior of all coolers, freezers and display shelving of spills,liter and debris. Must maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning under and around all equipment of debris and liter. Must maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean walls behind meat counter of blood splatter. Also noted a few holes and openings into walls and floors. Must seal where ever needed to prevent entry points for rodents.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must organize clutter (stock) thought out store display area and basement for cleaning and pest monitoring purposes. Must maintain.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found 8 rat droppings inside a plastic bin where a bag of dried dates were stored. Also 6 rat droppings on floor under and on the side of (3)door reach in cooler and 4 rat droppings on display shelving at front selling area. Also front door not tight fitting at bottom. Must remove droppings and clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommend calling pest control company for service. Also must rodent proof front door. Citation issued for 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted cutting board with deep open groves behind meat counter. Must replace or repair.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize interior of all coolers, freezers and display shelving of spills,liter and debris.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning under and around all equipment of debris and liter.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean walls behind meat counter of blood splatter. Also noted a few holes and openings into walls and floors. Must seal where ever needed to prevent entry points for rodents.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must organize cutter (stock) thought out store display area for cleaning and pest monitoring purposes.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, FREEZER UNITS, AND FOOD AISLES.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove aluminum foil from shelves at rear prep area, defrost chest freezers in basement and first floor, replace worn, stained, deep dark grooved cutting boards at fish/meat butcher area. Remove all milk crates and plastic bins used to store items and replace with adequate shelving/racks inside walk-in coolers and storage areas. Remove wood blocks used at rear prep area and provide cutting boards.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN CLOSET INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN SOILED CEILING PANELS AT FISH/MEAT BUTCHER AREA, CLEAN WALLS INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM AND UPPER WALLS ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS. CLEAN WALLS AND PIPING/CONDUITS AT REAR PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING AT WALL IN BASEMENT. SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES AT WALLS AND WALL BASE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND OR LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY CASE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Provide sink stoppers for two and three compartment sinks. Repair leak at hose by outside basement stairs to prevent standing water.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED ELECTRICAL ROOM IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND OPEN PACKAGES OF FROZEN FISH, DRIED SHRIMP, DRIED FISH, DRIED CHINESE SAUSAGES, AND DRIED CHINESE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PLASTIC BINS/CARDBOARD BOXES OFFERED FOR SELF SERVICE WITH NO COVER/LID NOR SNEEZE GUARD. ALSO, FISH DISPLAY CASE WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE SELF SERVICE FOOD ITEMS, PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL TONG/UTENSIL FOR SELF SERVICE, COVER/LID FOR SAID FOOD ITEMS, AND SNEEZE GUARD FOR FISH DISPLAY CASE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND CUSTOMER MISHANDLING. ALSO, FOUND MEAT SAW NOT MAINTAINED. DRIED MEAT AND FRESH MEAT IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH SAW BLADE USED FOR CUTTING MEAT AT BUTCHER AREA. SERIOUS 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found live roach activity at fish/meat butcher area, found 1 roach crawling out from inspection summary paper at wall behind meat saw, 3 roaches crawling under sign above prep table at same area, and 1 roach at wall base under two compartment sink. Found 5 dead roaches inside exposed hand wash sink at fish/meat butcher area. Found 10 rat droppings at wall base under three compartment sink at employee food prep area. Found 15 rat droppings scattered around hot water tank, storage items in basement. Observed one dead mouse on glueboard inside staff toilet room. Instructed to clean, sanitize affected areas, and recommend pest control to service premises. In addition, found open bait containers located throughout basement. Instructed to enclose all poison, bait in container. Improper pest control. Serious 7-38-020 issued.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, FREEZER UNITS, AND FOOD AISLES.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove all cardboard lining from meat display cooler, remove aluminum foil from shelves at rear prep area, defrost chest freezers in basement and first floor, provide splash guards between cutting board and two compartment sink and between two compartment sink and exposed hand wash sink at fish/meat butcher area. Replace worn, stained, deep dark grooved cutting boards at fish/meat butcher area. Remove all milk crates and plastic bins used to store items and replace with adequate shelving/racks inside walk-in coolers and storage areas. Remove wood blocks used at rear prep area and provide cutting boards.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize the following: prep tables, fish tanks, cutting boards, under around equipment, interior of two compartment sink, interior of hand wash sinks, interior of three compartment sink, fan guards inside refrigeration units and walk-in coolers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND CLOSET INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS ABOVE FREEZER UNITS, CLEAN SOILED CEILING PANELS AND WALLS AT FISH/MEAT BUTCHER AREA, CLEAN FAN AT WALL BY COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN WALLS INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM AND UPPER WALLS ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS. CLEAN WALLS AND PIPING/CONDUITS AT REAR PREP AREA. PAINT UPPER WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE BLACK STAINS. PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ABOVE FISH TANKS IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE CARDBORAD. SEAL OPENING AT WALL IN BASEMENT. SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES AT WALLS AND WALL BASE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND OR LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY CASE AND DRIED SAUSAGE HOLDING UNIT.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Provide sink stoppers for two and three compartment sinks. Repair leak at hose by outside basement stairs to prevent standing water.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROVIDE CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN BASEMENT.