SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

KING KONG CHINESE FOOD.

EAT. 92/100

1544 W 69TH ST · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 19, 2016 · passed

8 of 9 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
8 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 19
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELF BELOW THE PREP TABLE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA: VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESS GREASE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE EXTERIOR, WIRE AND STEEL SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

REMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE SPIDERWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING.

SEP 25
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SINK FAUCET HANDLES AND COOLER DOOR HANDLES NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

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

FLOOR AROUND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME. BASEMENT FLOOR NEEDS CLEEANING, FREE OF SPIDERWEBS.

JUL 3
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, FRYERS, SHELVES THEY HAVE SOME FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.

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

THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM IS LOW. MUST REPAIR SO THE WATER COME OUT STRONGER.

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 9
2013
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PROPERLY LABEL ALL COOKED/PRE-COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS WITH NAME AND DATE.

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

CLEANER EXTERIOR OF COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN.

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG WAAL AND AT CORNERD. MUST CLEAN.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 15
2012
PASSED
4 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.REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PAPER FROM STORAGE SHELVES REAR PREP AREA.NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE FRONT COOLER.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN MICROWAVE, DEFROST FRONT SODA COOLER FREEZER.CLEAN FRONT WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT WAITING AREA.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES NOT PROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.

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SEP 2
2011
PASSED
1 violation
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ETC (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP).

AUG 26
2011
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG NORTH WALL, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES ALONG SOUTH WALL, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H74024 COURT DATE 10-13-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.

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. NON-TOXIC PAINT SHELVES IN PREP, STORAGE AND BADEMENT AREAS. REMOVE CARDBOARD OFF SHELVES IN PREP AREA.

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ETC (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP).

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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, ETC, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.

MINORPest Activity
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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JAN 13
2011
PASSED
2 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, ETC

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 NEED CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.

JUL 2
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
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. REMOVE CARDBOARD OF SHELVES IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. NON TOXIC PAINT AND SEAL SHELVES AND FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER (CHIPPED PAINT).

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER FRONT DOOR.

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