Minghin Cuisine Kitchen

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: observed some dry ingredient containers not labeled in the rear food dim sum prep area. Instructed to label and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed a substanial amount of water on the floors throughout the rear dim sum/dishwashing prep area. Instructed to remove water and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed three blown out lights in the walk-in freezer near the front prep assembly prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed some dry ingredient containers not labeled in the rear food dim sum prep area. Instructed to label and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a substanial amount of water on the floors throughout the rear dim sum/dishwashing prep area. Instructed to remove water and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed three blown out light in the walk-in freezer near the front prep assembly prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed spices out of the original containers and not properly labeled with the product name on the containers. Instructed to label all containers with food products that are out of the original packaging.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 10 rat dropping under the cooking equipment located in the rear food prep area, observed about 5 rat droppings located under and on the staircase that leads to the second floor and observed about 10 mice droppings located under and on the staircase that leads to the second floor. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed cip equipment that can not be submerged in the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide a written procedure for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing all cip equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed blood splatter on the floors and walk-in coolers of the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under 2-compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 rat droppings scattered on floor inside electrical room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom right corner of rear exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liners on shelving units and rust deposits on shelving units and prep tables. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving and repair/replace rusty shelving and prep tables.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, prep tables, sinks, cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under 2-compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease buildup on top of outside grease containers and outside garbage dumpsters not covered. Instructed manager to clean waste grease containers and cover all dumpsters. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed baseboards missing along walls in front lobby, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE ELECTRIC ROOM(10), THE REAR DOOR ENTRY(10), AND THE ADDED KITCHEN AREA(30). PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance for violation 53 observed the unisex restroom trash receptacles without covers, instructed to provide.core violations not corrected by the date specified on the previous report (2304694) are classified as a priority foundation violation 7-42-090

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage rack in the rear prep area, instructed to remove the rust, or replace.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener not clean , instructed to clean and sanitize.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the unisex restroom trash receptacles without covers, instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling light shields not clean, instructed to clean.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must properly store wash cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean floors on 2nd fl paper good storage area and stairs leading to 2nd fl. Clean under shelving of all walk-in coolers/freezers of food debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary articles and clutter from 2nd fl storage area and provide adequate inspection aisles for cleaning and pest monitoring. Organize and maintain at all times.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: The following previous minor violations still remains open: 41-observed clutter 2nd. Floor storage, instructed to organize and remove items not being used. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners and under/around the heavy equipment/storage racks have droppings, dirt and food on them. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: There are large pots too big for proper washing, rinsing and sanitizing in the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to either remove the large pots or install a 3-compartment sink large enough to submerge the largest pot. Maintain same.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: The following previous minor violations still remains open: 32-observed the condensation line in the cooking line walk-in cooler dripping water, instructed to repair. Front walk-in freezer excessive ice around door, instructed to repair. 38-observed broken ventilation fan in the 2nd. Floor restroom, instructed to reair. 41-observed clutter 2nd. Floor storage, instructed to organize and remove items not being used. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Abated.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners and under/around the heavy equipment/storage racks have droppings, dirt and food on them. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal all openings and cracks in the walls and ceiling. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: There are large pots too big for proper washing, rinsing and sanitizing in the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to either remove the large pots or install a 3-compartment sink large enough to submerge the largest pot. Maintain same.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: There was no city of chicago certified food manager on site while preparing potentially hazardous foods (shrimp, pork, etc.). Instructed to have one on site at all times during the preparation of potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-012

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: No chemical test kit for the sanitizer used at the 3-compartment sink for the sanitizing of the multi-utensils. Instructed to provide and maintain. 7-38-030

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: The following previous minor violations from report #1932915 dated 06/16/2016 were not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain the following: 32-observed the condensation line in the cooking line walk-in cooler dripping water, instructed to repair. Front walk-in freezer excessive ice around door, instructed to repair. 33-observed the rear filters over oven dusty, instructed to clean.also clean rear cooking equipment, also front mixers, and hot holding unit. 34-observed standing water on floor in side storage area, rear cooking area, instructed to remove standing water keep floor dry. Also clean 2nd floor storage area. 35-observed 2nd floor storage/restroom are missing/water damaged ceiling tiles, instructed to replace. Also clean walls in 2nd. Floor restroom. 38-observed broken ventilation fan in the 2nd. Floor restroom, instructed to reair. 41-observed clutter 1s

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

Inspector’s note: The storage racks inside the walk in coolers have food and dirt debris on them. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners and under/around the heavy equipment/storage racks have droppings, dirt and food on them. Instructed to clean and maintain. -floor drain in front of the 3-compartment sink is clogged and has water sitting at the top rim. Instructed to fix and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal all openings and cracks in the walls and ceiling. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: There is no light shield for the light inside the walk in cooler (by the 3-compartment sink). Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: There is a couple of leaks at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix and maintain. -there are large pots too big for proper washing, rinsing and sanitizing in the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to either remove the large pots or install a 3-compartment sink large enough to submerge the largest pot. Maintain same.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Food handlers are not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have food handlers wear a hair restraint when preparing food and while in the food preparation area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the condensation line in the cooking line walk-in cooler dripping water, instructed to repair. Front walk-in freezer excessive ice around door, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear filters over oven dusty, instructed to clean.also clean rear cooking equipment, also front mixers, and hot holding unit.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on floor in side storage area, rear cooking area, instructed to remove standing water keep floor dry. Also clean 2nd floor storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 2nd floor storage/restroom are missing/water damaged ceiling tiles, instructed to replace. Also clean walls in 2nd. Floor restroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken ventilation fan in the 2nd. Floor restroom, instructed to reair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter 1st floor stairwell, and 2nd. Floor storage, instructed to organize and remove items not being used.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide adequate shelving and prep tables in prep/storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in second floor storage area.