SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HONG'S UNION STATION, INC.

EAT. 96/100

225 S CANAL ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 15, 2013 · passed

Passed all 6 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 15
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FAN COVER AND SPILLS ON RACKS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAY 22
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOUND NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS(I.E., MEDIUM GREY SIZED PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING BEEF AND CHICKEN).

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER FRYERS AND WOK STATIONS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP.ALSO MUST DO SAME AT ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE AT 3SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES STAFF RESTROOMS. MUST BE WORKING AT ALL TIMES.

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

PERSONAL ITEMS BE MUST STORED AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREAS(I.E., PERSONAL BAGS AND PHONES). MUST DECLUTTER BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE LARGE BLACK BAGS STORED NEXT TO THE FREEZER CONTAINING NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS OLD WOKS.

DEC 10
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ANY GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORING FOOD IN THE FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS. THE DOOR GASKET OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPLACE.

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

FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK & AREAS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

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

MISSING CAULKING ON THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3-COMP SINK, BETWEEN THE TILES & STAINLESS STEEL, MUST BE REPLACED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ANY PLASTIC THAT IS WRAPPED AROUND THE BOTTOM PIPE(RIGHT SIDE) OF THE 3-COMP SINK, MUST BE REMOVED & FIXED.

SEP 9
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES/TABLE TOPS AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLES, SINKS AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

JAN 12
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR GASKET.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

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JUN 18
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. Observed foodhandlers in rear cooking area, moving a garbage can, or putting dirty pots/utensils - then going back to prepping food, without washing hands.

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. All foods stored in walk-in cooler must be covered, dated/labeled.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors around grease trap, behind shelves in walk-in cooler need cleaning, due to dirt/food debris.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Filters & any attachments to interior of hood, with heavy grease build-up, must be removed & kept clean.

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