KIM LONG RESTAURANT.
4356 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
2 of 3 inspections passed.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 32012PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
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.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.
Storage racks inside walk-n cooler rusted. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to racks.
Sinks, utensils, cooking equipment, coolers, bulk storage containers and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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.
Walls and ceiling not maintained. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile and remove excessive foam along walls and seal all gaps.
Adequate light not provided in prep area. Instructed to install more light.
Ventilation not working in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
APR 12010PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
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).
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.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP/OPENING WALLS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND PREP COOLER, AND ON CEILING ABOVE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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.
OBSERVED WASHCLOTH THROUGHOUT COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
MAR 242010FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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