KOWLOON RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

7403 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2015.

Last inspected Jun 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 29

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAG.--------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE (NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN COOLERS).-------INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AND IN FRONT PREP AREA, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM IN REAR. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 20

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

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

Front cabinet shelving, doors had exposed raw wood, shall be reapired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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), floors in rear storage room closet not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls, ceiling in kitchen prep area that had holes, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, walls in kitchen area not Clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inchess off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

MAY 20

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

No backflow prevention device to the mop sink.Must provide,maintain.

MAY 9

2014

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violation(s) not corrected from inspection report # 1307217 Dated:02/13/2013: 30 Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer. 05/13/2013 33 Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of ice machine need cleaning. rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed). 05/13/2013 34 Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). 05/13/2013 36 Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed). 05/13/2013 38 Exhaust vents(ventilation) inwalk in cooler, cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning. 05/13/2013 Must correct all violations noted by 5/16/14. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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 utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

No backflow prevention device to the mop sink,Must provide and maintain Kitchen Exposed handsink is slow draining;Must repair and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Remove clutter inside the rear closet, cleaning equipment not stored properly.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoops must be properly stored and inverted in a clean container not inside the ice machine.

FEB 13

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of ice machine need cleaning. rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) inwalk in cooler, cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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MAY 1

2012

PASS · 0 violations

APR 19

2012

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 557416,06-23-11 NOT CORRECTED ,NOW SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED,#33 BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELVES,ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLES AND COOLERS NOT CLEANED,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE, # 34 FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS,#43 ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER; GIVEN 5 DAYS 04-26-12 TO CORRECT VIOLATION

Minor Sanitation

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. SHELVES IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. CEILING HOLE IN PREP AREA MUST BE SEALED OR REPLACE CEILING

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. UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NEAR DOOR OF PREP AREA MUST BE REMOVED

JUN 23

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods in coolers not properly 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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Bulk storage containers, cooking equipment, exhaust hood, dry goods storage shelves, ice machine, prep tables and coolers 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 along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.

APR 13

2010

PASS · 0 violations

APR 6

2010

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH GREASE ON THE LID OF THE CONTAINER AND GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER. SURROUNDING AREA OF THE GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEANED, WITH GARBAGE AND DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREA AND THE GREASE CONTAINER LID AND AROUND THE RIM. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER. NEED TO CLEAN ALL THE LID AND EXTERIOR OF ALL THE BULK CONTAINER WITH FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR,STARCH,ETC AND MAINTAIN. AND MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE BULB BY THE HOOD.

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. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER IN THE PREP AREA, INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, UNDER THE CART WITH THE MEAT CUTTER, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD .

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. SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. NO WORKING DRAIN ST0PPER FOUND.

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