HONG KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

3904 N CICERO AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025).

17 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 7

2025

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE IN BOX FREEZERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 2 MINOR PLUMBING ISSUES: SLIGHT LEAK AT COLD WATER HANDLER ON FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

SEP 4

2024

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED POTS OF FOOD BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD BEING USED ON PREP SURFACES AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA.--- ALSO OBSERVED OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM PREP SURFACES AND STORAGE SHELVES AND TO PAINT/SEAL SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 13

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND ROLLING CART NEXT TO THE WOK STATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

JUN 2

2022

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS, WOK STATION, AND DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE WOK STATION IN FOOD PREP AREA AND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR THE FURNACE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 25

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD ITEMS SHALL BE STORED AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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MAY 18

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SHRIMP 62.6F, BEEF 45.5, FISH 49.7, PORK 52.1F, CHICKEN 54.3) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN 46.7F AND SHRIMP 53.2) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COLD HOLD UNIT AT PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 60 POUNDS OF FOOD AT A COST OF $120 DISCARDED. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER CONTAINING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (50.9F) AND PREP COOLER ALSO CONTAINING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (48.2F). WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE REACHED 42.7F BY END OF INSPECTION. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OSBERVED DEAD RODENT IN BASEMENT NEAR WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND REMOVE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD ITEMS SHALL BE STORED AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED COOK IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 19

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE WOK STATION TOP AND SIDES, AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF THIS TRAINING.

NOV 8

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT)ON ALL CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Detail clean the floor in the basement with soda syrup and grease stained and maintain.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Burned out light bulb by the stair going to the basement and missing end caps to hold the plastic light shield. Must replace light bulb and provide end caps to hold the plastic light shield and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS TO BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

FEB 23

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN IN DETAIL LOWER COMPARTMENT AND INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER, GRILL AND STOVE(WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATED BEHIND AND UNDER THE WOK,STOVE AND DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE RIGHT CORNER EAST SIDE OF THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. WALL VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR AND BACK OF THE REFRIGERATOR WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 27

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Several wood surfaces in kitchen with deep groves, or debris build up. Instructed to sand surface or replace/properly clean and sanitize. Instructed all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. (If wood surfaces are sanded, must seal with an approved stain or commercial paint.) Must maintain. Found freezer in basement with excessive ice build up. Instructed to remove ice, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Found dust build up on vent cover in walk in cooler. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Found customer restroom vent with dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Found ice scoop in cooler with ice used for customers. Instructed must properly store ice scoop outside cooler, in a separate clean container. Must maintain.

SEP 17

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SHELVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST REMOVED. SHELVES AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, SHELVING FOR BULK FLOUR STORAGE, UNDER STEAM TABLE AND ON THE COOKS LINE. SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD CART WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER THE WOK'S COOKS LINE, UNDER DEEP FRYERS AND STEAM TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER PIPING AND AROUND GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR ANY LEAK, REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SINK FALLING OFF THE WALL AND SINK CHIPPED/MISSING CERAMIC. MUST REPLACE.

SEP 15

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SINK FALLING OFF THE WALL AND SINK CHIPPED/MISSING CERAMIC. MUST REPLACE.

MAY 28

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS REPAIRED WITH TAPE IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK ON NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MAY 21

2015

FAIL 13 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. RAW BEEF BEING STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OVER UNCOVERED, FRESH CUT BROCCOLI. RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER UNCOVERED COOKED CHICKEN AND FRESH VEGETABLES. RAW EGGS STORED ON TOP OF COOKED FRIED SHRIMP. MANAGEMENT REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CASHIER STATION AND ADJACENT STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-17-14 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST REPAIR OF REPLACE (2) CHEST FREEZER DOOR (IN POOR REPAIR) WITH DUCT TAPE AROUND DOOR IN BASEMENT.#41- ADDITIONAL CLEANING IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND SOME UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. IE: CABBAGE PRESS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CLEANABLE, WASHABLE CONTAINERS. KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLUMBING PIPES. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND FRONT CASHIER/STORAGE AREA FOUND DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS REPAIRED WITH TAPE IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REMOVE CARPETING FROM THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING THE BASEMENT, WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, DINING ROOMS BOOTHS ETC. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST NOT USE AN EMPTY FOOD CONTAINER TIN CAN AS A COVER FOR KITCHEN CEILING VENT. DIRTY WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK ON NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

OCT 17

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND SOME FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN AN OPEN ORIGINAL CONTAINER (TIN CANS). INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH LABEL AND DATE.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED OR COVERED TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP SHELF WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN PREP/COOKING AREA OR REPLACE.----------MUST REPAIR OF REPLACE (2) CHEST FREEZER DOOR (IN POOR REPAIR) WITH DUCT TAPE AROUND DOOR IN BASEMENT.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ADDITIONAL CLEANING IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND SOME UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 1

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. NOTED COOKED CHICKEN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 55.4F, COOKED CRAB RANGOON AT 53.8F, COOKED EGG ROLLS AT 52.7F AND 3 TRAY OF EGGS AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 55.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 140F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE OF $ 100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

OCT 8

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PREMISE IS CURRENTLY FREEZING AND STORING FOOD IN PASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD. WOODEN KNIFE RACK IS ATTACTED TO PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE KNIFE RACK. BOTTOM SHELVE, ON PREP TABLE REAR,IS RUSTY. MUST REMOVE RUST SEAL AND PAINT.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD UP OF GREASE, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, CORNER AND CREVICES.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AND CEILING HAVE GAP, OPENING AROUND THE SEAMS AND BOARDERS. MUST SEAL ALL GAPS HOLES AND SEAMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXHAUST VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ALSO PREMISE HAVE NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN PREP AREA NOR BASEMENT HOSE BIB. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.

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