SEP 12
2014
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KAM KONG CAFE.
EAT. 88/100
6261 N MCCORMICK RD · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 12, 2014 · passed
4 of 5 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jun 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE BULK BAGGED GOODS IN THE REAR AREA. FOUND AND UNOPENED LARGE BAG OF FLOUR INSIDE A PLASTIC WHITE GARBAGE BIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOP COOKING AREAS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE WOK COOKING STATION AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TESTING STRIPS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD PREPARATIONS AREAS. FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS BEING STORED BY THE DRY STORAGE RACKS. ALL FOUND BOXES ON THE FLOOR AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED MANAGER PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT WAERING A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS SITTING ON COUNTER TOPS. ALL WASH CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 172014PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 17
2014
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
DURING INSPECTION FOUND A WALK-IN FREEZER NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION AT THIS TIME. THE WAS NO POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE FREEZER. UNTI WAS TAGGED. UNIT WAS FOUND UNPLUGGED AND NOT USED AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WOK AREA COOKING EQUIPMENT AT SIDES AND UNDERNEATH TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAMGED CEILING TILES AND DIRTY VENT SCREENS ABOVE THE CASH REGISTER AREA IN THE DINING ROOM AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST VENTS AT WOK STATION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR MOP SINK IN THE REAR AREA. MOP SINK IS NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE SMALL SILVER REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR NEXT TO THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE RACKS.
JUL 222013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 22
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling tiles that had damaged/stains in kitchen prep area, dining areas, shall be repaired/replaced.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in dining areas need detailed cleaning.
JUN 82012FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 8
2012
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUIT ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR AREA. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD. MISSING FILTER ON THE HOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK.
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