Hong Kong Buffet Corporation, 6249 N Mccormick Rd, Chicago, IL 60659 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Hong Kong Buffet Corporation
Address: 6249 N Mccormick Rd, Chicago, IL 60659
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: Feb 8, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

100

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Inspection findings

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Inspection Score
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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jan 11, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Jan 12, 2010 100
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Apr 16, 2010 0
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Apr 23, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. May 25, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Dec 8, 2010 100
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
May 11, 2011 0
No violation noted during this evaluation. May 18, 2011 100
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
May 18, 2011 100
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Jul 19, 2011 0
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Jul 27, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jan 23, 2012 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Feb 27, 2012 100
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
May 25, 2012 0
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Jun 4, 2012 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Jun 28, 2012 100
  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jan 30, 2013 0
  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Feb 6, 2013 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Feb 8, 2013 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jan 11, 2010

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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.excess clutter in storage room shall be removed.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, walk in cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean nedd detailed cleaning(crevices).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under cooking equipment, storage shelving, under dish machine not clean need detailed cleaning.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas need detailed cleaning.
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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.damaged/broken light shields in prep area shall be replaced.light shields in prep areas, bathrooms need cleaning
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.exhaust canopy had excess build up needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, dining areas, and bathrooms need cleaning.

Apr 16, 2010

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION IN REAR PREP AREA. FOUND SCOOPS WITH OVER 1/4' DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE SUGAR AND FLOUR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR. NOTED CRAB LIKE SUBSTANCE IN SUGAR AND BLACK SUBSTANCE IN FLOUR IN SAME AREA. NOTED IN PREP COOLER PREP BOWLS PLACED ON TOP OF UNPROTECTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. NOTED DEBRIS IN OPEN CAN BY WOK STATION. NOTED FREEZER FROST ON UNCOVERED PREPARED DUMPLINGS AND WONTONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL UTENSILS, COVER ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, TRAIN FOOD HANDLERS ON CROSS CONTAMINATION. THE FOODS WERE DISPOSED AND DENATURED AS FOLLOWS: NOODLES, SUGAR, FLOUR, DUMPLINGS, SAUCE, WONTON. TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS, VALUE $400. ALL WEIGHT AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION 57991-15
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 3 LIVE ADULT ROACHES AND 1 BABY ROACH IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT HIS PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND TO CONTROL ACTIVITY. CITATION # 57991-15.
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. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #88212 DATED 1.11.10 WERE NOT CORRECTED: # 33 ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND ALL FOOD STORAGE UTENSILS SHALL BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED DAILY. ALL UNTENSILS SHALL BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED AFTER EACH USAGE. NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING NOT CLEAN. NEED DETAIL CLEANING. (ALL CREVICES). INCLUDED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. # 38 EXHAUST CANOPY HAD EXCESS BUILD UP NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING, EXHAUST VENTILATION IN PREP AREA. CITATION #57992-16
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM INCLUDING TOILET COVER AND LIGHT SWITCH.

Apr 23, 2010

VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.

Dec 8, 2010

Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, storage areas, walk in cooler, coolers, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
Found some food items in coolers, freezers not properly dated, labeled, must date and label food items in coolers, freezers.
Cooler shelving, storage shelving that had peeling paint rust shall be repair/replaced.Walk in cooler shelving racks, prep table lower shelving that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks of cooler, pop dispensing unit need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment that had excess grease build up need detailed cleaning throughout premises.Storage bins need detailed cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, in kitchen prep areas not clean had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning. floors in rear storage areas, bathrooms, and private room not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls, ceilings in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, walls, ceiling in rear kitchen storage areas need detailed cleaning.Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, rust in rear, front storage areas, and bathrooms shall be repair.Damaged, stained ceiling tiles shall be repair/replaced.
Light shields in kitchen prep areas, bathrooms, storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

May 11, 2011

MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN THE DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
MUST RE CAULK THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE DISH MACHINE. CAULKING WORN OUT. MISSING DRAIN STOPPER IN THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER IN 3 COMPT SINK.
LEAKING IN ONE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE HOT AND COLD HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE. CRACKED BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER, MUST REPLACE. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB BY THE BUFFET TABLE TO SHATTERED PROOFED BULB.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #472146 DATED 12/08/10.#30 FOUND SOME FOOD IN COOLERS, FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY DATED, LABELED, MUST DATE AND LABEL FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.#32-COOLER SHELVING, STORAGE SHELVING THAT HAD PEELING PAINT RUST SHALL BE REPAIR/REPLACED. WALK IN COOLER SHELVING RACKS, PREP TABLE LOWER SHELVING THAT HAD RUST, PEELING PAINT SHALL BE REPAIR/REPLACED.#33-NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLER SHELVING, DOOR TRACKS OF COOLER,NEED DETAIL CLEANING(CREVICES). NON FOOD SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT THAT HAD EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP, NEED DETAILED CLEANING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. STORAGE BINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING.#34- FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN KITCHEN AREAS NOT CLEAN,HAD EXCESS GREASE BUILT UP,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, PRIVATE ROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.#35- WALLS, CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, NEED DETAILED CLEANING, WALLS, CEILING IN THE REAR KITCHEN STORAGE AREA NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING. WALLS /CEILING THAT HAD PEELING PAINT, RUST IN THE BATHROOMS,REAR AND FRONT STORAGE AREAS SHALL BE REPAIR.#38- EXHAUST CANOPY HAD EXCESS GREASE BUILT UP NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING,EXHAUST VENTS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS, AND BATHROOMS NOT CLEAN, NEED DETAILED CLEANING.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. .

May 18, 2011

has been corrected.
has been corrected.
has been corrected.
has been corrected.
has been corrected.

Jul 19, 2011

FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES ON THE WALLS IN THE SHISHI AREA (THAT HAS BEEN CLOSED FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS, PER MANAGER HASN'T BEEN USING THAT AREA),OVER 4 TOTAL AND A FRUIT FLIES OVER 4 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE THE FRUIT FLIES AND ROACHES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

Jul 27, 2011

violation #18 has been corrected.

Jan 23, 2012

MISSING LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER PREP, COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE, ALL THE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER, SOAP HOLDER, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES, ALL EXTERIOR OF THE BULK CONTAINERS WITH RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR, CORN STARCH,ETC, THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE PREP COOLER,AND ALL TOP SHELVE ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
MUS CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOLERS, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE CORNER OF THE EXIT DOOR,INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE EXIT DOOR,AND ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST SCRAPE PAINT AND REPAINT. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLES, INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. WALLS ALONG THE WINDOW BY THE WEST SIDE OF THE DINING BOOTH AND WINDOW SILLS WITH BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.CEILING IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM, WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAITAIN.
MISSING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
CLUTTER IN THE CORNER BY THE EXIT DOOR. MUST DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS,ORGANIZE AND CLEAN THE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Feb 27, 2012

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 4/23/12.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 4/23/12.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 4/23/12.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 4/23/12.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 4/23/12.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 4/23/12.

May 25, 2012

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #664347 DATED 1/23/12. #30- MISSING LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT. #33-MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL THE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER,BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES, ALL EXTERIOR OF THE BULK CONTAINERS WITH RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR,CORN STARCH,ETC. THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, WIRE RACK SHELVE OF THE PREP COOLER AND ALL THE TOP SHELVE ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.#35-STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE EXIT DOOR ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLES,INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. CEILING IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #41-CLUTTER IN THE CORNER BY THE EXIT DOOR. MUST DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN THE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT INSECTS HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE THE CABINET BELOW THE HOT HOLDING BUFFET ISLAND. THE INSIDE AND EXTERIOR OF THE SUSHI CASE(NO FOODS INSIDE AT THIS TIME),INSIDE AND TOP OF THE THE CABINET OF THE PREP COOLER BELOW THE SUSHI CASE, INTERIOR LID OF THE RICE COOKER, ALL TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND ALL THE DOOR AND HANDLES OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 4, 2012

corrected.
corrected.

Jun 28, 2012

MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOODS BY THE FAUCET OF HE TAYLOR MACHINE. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT AND WITH DUST BUILD UP ON THE SCREEN OF THE EXIT DOOR.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE TAYLOR MACHINE, SODA MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA MACHINE,AND COFFEE MACHINE.

Jan 30, 2013

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:PORK CHOP AT TEMP OF 99.8F; BBQ CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 102.2F; CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 114.5F; VEGGIE EGG ROLLS AT TEMP OF 110.8F; CHICKEN NUGGETS AT TEMP OF 105.5F; FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED AT STEAM TABLE(BUFFET AREA).HOT WATER FOR THE UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 165.7F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.FOUND CUT HONEY DEW AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 50F; CUT CANTALOUPE AT TEMP OF 47.8F, BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED AT BUFFET.PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 20, VALUE 80.
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE(CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER/OWNER) OBSERVED DRY FOOD NOT COVERED.EACH DRY FOOD WAS STORED INDIVIDUALLY INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS, HOWEVER WE OBSERVED DEAD SPIDER,UNKNOWN DEAD INSECT,PIECES OF BROWN BAG,PIECE OF CARDBOARD AND OTHER UNKNOWN PARTICLES INSIDE / MIXED WITH FLOUR,SUGAR ,STARCH ETC. OBSERVED FOOD STACKED(GARLIC BREAD) ON TOP EACH OTHER WITHOUT ANY PROTECTION /COVERS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER. FOUND A BUCKET FULL OF RICE NOODLE STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM(FOOD AND NON FOOD STORAGE) WITH NO LID. FOUND FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT COVERS AND STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND CONTAINERS TO STORE COOKED AND RAW FOOD. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL DRY CONTAINERS MENTIONED.NEED TO REMOVE DIRTY FOAM CUPS USED TO PICKUP DRY FOOD, MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A).
WE OBSERVED(MANAGER, EMPLOYEE AND MYSELF) 15 LIVE ROACHES(BABY AND ADULTS) IN DIFFERENT AREA OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES,SEAL ALL CRACKERS AND CREVICES,THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
FOUND TWO CANS HALF USED OF PESTICIDES FOR ROACHES INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE SALAD BUFFET, AT SAME AREA FOUND 7 AVOCADO STORED INSIDE UNCOVERED CONTAINER. FOUND ANOTHER CAN OF PESTICIDE FOR ROACHES UNDER THE SUSHI COLD UNIT, IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTICIDE CANS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIUOS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
LABEL DRY FOODS STORED IN CONTAINERS, THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED KNOBS,HANDLES AND WHEELS OF UNITS,EXTREMELY DIRTY.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD IN ALL CONTAINERS THAT DRY FOOD ARE STORED. NEED TO REMOVE GREASE FROM ELECTRICAL BOX,CORDS,PIPE,AND DETAIL CLEAN UNDER THE PREP TABLES,AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SAID FLOOR.NEED TO SEAL FLOOR BY THE MOP SINK,CORNER OF WALK-IN COOLER, SOUTH-WEST AREA.
REMOVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA,REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.NEED TO SEAL OPENING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN
RELINE LIGHT SHIED ABOVE THE PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA, REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE.
REMOVE DIRTY PLASTIC AROUND FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET. OBSERVED WATER SPRAYER HEAVILY LEAKING IN DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM HEAVILY LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. FOUL ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR GREASE TRAP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER EXTREMELY CLUTTERED,INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE AREA,MUST REMOVE TOOLS,PLUMBING TOOLS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM THAT AREA.
OBSERVED FEW EMPLOYEE NOT HAVING HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.

Feb 6, 2013

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-30-13, REPORT #1321637: STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS. FIVE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED UNDER THE BUFFET TABLES, INSIDE THE CABINETS. FOUR INSIDE THE DOOR HINGES OF COOLER AND THREE ROACHES BEHIND THE SAME COOLER. ONE LIVE ROACH UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. ONE CRAWLING ALONG PAN STORAGE SHELF. TWO IN DOOR HINGE UNDER BEVERAGE COUNTER. NUMEROUS ADULT AND BABY ROACHES WERE OBSERVED UNDER THE METAL/PREP COUNTER OF WOKS AND BEHIND OPENED METAL WALLS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOO NUMEROUS AND ACTIVE TO COUNT. ALSO UNDERNEATH AND IN THE HINGES OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES AND OPENINGS IN THE KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST REMOVE/SCRAPE EXCESS GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM METAL PREP COUNTERS, IN FRONT OF WOKS. ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. COMPLY WITH ALL FOLLOWING ORDERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090.
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT VEGETABLES (ONIONS AND CHOPPED LETTUCE). MUST STORE RAW MEATS UNDER READY TO EAT FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A).
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,INCLUDING KNOBS, HANDLES AND WHEELS OF UNITS, EXTREMELY DIRTY. NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS, REMOVE FOOD ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD IN ALL CONTAINERS THAT DRY FOOD ARE STORED. NEED TO REMOVE GREASE FROM ELECTRICAL BOX, CORDS, PIPES,AND DETAIL CLEAN UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. CLEAN ALL COOLER/FREEZER DOOR HINGES AND GASKETS. CLEAN AND REMOVE LITTER/DEBRIS FROM INSIDE BUFFET CABINETS. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKERS.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT SAID FLOOR TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING UNDER COOKING LINE AND IN BUFFET CABINETS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT INCLUDING ALONG WALL/FLOOR JUNCTION AND UNDER DINING TABLES/BOOTHS.
REMOVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE FROM WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA, REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. NEED TO SEAL OPENING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. NEED TO CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(KITCHEN AND DINING AREA), ALSO NEED TO CLEAN CEILING TILES AROUND VENT COVERS AND VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA AND WASHROOMS.
REPAIR LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA, REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE. VERIFY LIGHTS ABOVE BUFFET FOODS ARE SHATTER RESISTANT.
REMOVE DIRTY PLASTIC AROUND FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET. OBSERVED WATER SPRAYER HEAVILY LEAKING IN DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM HEAVILY LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NEED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT FAUCETS WHERE HOSE IS ATTACHED (NEXT TO DISHMACHINE), ALL ICE MACHINES AND HOT WATER URN.
MUST REMOVE TOOLS, PLUMBING TOOLS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM SHELVES IN PREP AREA,STORE THEM AT NON FOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES OR STORE CLEAN AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED PALLETS WITH UNEVEN SURFACE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,EXTREMELY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES 6' OF THE FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REPLACE OR REFINISH RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
OBSERVED A FEW EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR IT.
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.

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