Hong Kong Chef, 4104 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Hong Kong Chef
Address: 4104 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Oct 18, 2011
Score
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100

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Inspection findings

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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
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  • 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
Apr 7, 2010 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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  • 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
Apr 16, 2010 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Oct 11, 2011 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
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • 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
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Oct 18, 2011 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Apr 7, 2010

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED REFRIED RICE STORED INSIDE THE STOVE AT TEMP OF 109.5F;COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 55F-55.9F;FRESH EGGS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 55.2F.BOTH UNIT WERE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE(40F AND BELOW).FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 6.5, VALUE 6.70 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO59449-15
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING FOOD CONTAINERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WITHOUT USING SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED TO SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE 100 PPM.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO59449-15
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUT SIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP THE LID,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT CLEAN AT ALL THE TIME ,TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO59450-16
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ONCE A CAN FOOD IS OPENED, REMOVE FOOD AND STORED IN FOOD CONTAINER WITH A LID.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SEAL CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,INCLUDED AROUND PIPES.
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.DRAIN STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER GREASE BUILD UP. EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ,AND PIPE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD UP).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND AROUND WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD UP).
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.ELEVATE ITEMS 6' FROM FLOOR UNDER SHELVES, IN BOTH STORAGE AREAS

Apr 16, 2010

VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION ON 4-7-10.
VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED ON 4-7-10

Oct 18, 2011

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. PROVIDE A NEW AND WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN AND EXTRA DIRTY BROOM.REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA,REMOVE KNIFES FROM STORED BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT. REMOVE CARDBOARDS (USED AS SHELF LINER) IN COOLERS AND FOR DRY STORAGE SHELVES.NO NEWS PAPER TO BE USED FOR PAPER LINER OR TO DRAIN FOOD.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.ADDITIONAL CLEANING IS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTYMENT SINK,ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP(UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT)GREASE BUILD-UP,BETWEEN THE PREP DISPLAY COOLER AND PREP TABLE(FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS), AND ALSO MOP SINK(DEBRIS).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES,SINK,BEHIND THE COOLER AND FREEZER,SPECIALLY SOUTH WALL AND CORNER.KEEP FLOOR DRY IN MOP SINK AREA AND NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER.REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL CEILING WALL AT MOP ROOM (REAR AREA) AND THROUGHOUT.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSED.
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. REMOVE UNKNOWN MATERIAL INSIDE THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK,WELD THE DIVIDER,WITH NON-RUSTY MATERIAL AND SMOOTH FINISH. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR THE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.

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