KIM LONG RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

4356 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2012.

3 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2012.

Last inspected May 2012. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 3

2012

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Foods stored in plastic shopping bags. Instructed to stored foods in food grade material/containers. Foods inside coolers and bulk storage containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Storage racks inside walk-n cooler rusted. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to racks.

Minor Sanitation

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

Sinks, utensils, cooking equipment, coolers, bulk storage containers and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor through-out premises not maintained. Instructed to repair unleveled floor, replace missing and damaged floor tile, repaint rusty walk-in cooler floor and detail clean floor daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls and ceiling not maintained. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile and remove excessive foam along walls and seal all gaps.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Adequate light not provided in prep area. Instructed to install more light.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation not working in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.

APR 1

2010

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN REAR (BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION HANGING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.---- INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN PAPER TOWEL HOLDER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.-----MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER 3 DOOR (FAR LEFT).

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP/OPENING WALLS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND PREP COOLER, AND ON CEILING ABOVE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.---- MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SHELVES, AND IN BASEMENT (EG BUCKETS, CLUTTER ETC). -----NOTED LITTER ON GROUND IN REAR EXIT/OUTSIDE AREA AND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WASHCLOTH THROUGHOUT COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

MAR 24

2010

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. FOUND HAND SINK AT EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. HOT RUNNING WATER DRIPPING (NO WATER PRESSURE). INSTRUCTED TO FIX. HAND SINK MUST BE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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. FOUND CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN REAR (BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION HANGING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.---- INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN PAPER TOWEL HOLDER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.-----MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER 3 DOOR (FAR LEFT).

Minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP/OPENING WALLS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND PREP COOLER, AND ON CEILING ABOVE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Plumbing & 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.---- MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WASHCLOTH THROUGHOUT COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SHELVES, AND IN BASEMENT (EG BUCKETS, CLUTTER ETC). -----NOTED LITTER ON GROUND IN REAR EXIT/OUTSIDE AREA AND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. OBSERVED WASHCLOTH THROUGHOUT COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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