Cafe Hoang
Last inspected: Mar 14, 2023
70
Score
Going back to 2012, Cafe Hoang has 18 inspections in the public record. On Mar 14, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Cafe Hoang is from Mar 14, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about nine violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
18
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 14, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS, LOCATED IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR DINING ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Jul 18, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM REPORT #2510459 DATED ON 5/27/21 NOT CORRECTED. 2-102.13 ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIIFED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: VARIOUS TCS FOODS ARE FOUND IN PREP-LINE COOLERS, SUCH AS PORK AT 54.1 F, TOFU AT 55.5 F, RAW EGGS 50.1 F, SAUSAGE 53.7 F, AND SALAMI MEAT 48.9. ALL TCS FOODS WERE DISCARDED ON SITE. APPROXIMATELY 23.5 POUNDS OF FOOD DISCARDED AND APPROXIMATELY $56 TOTAL COST - COS MEASURED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT SAID PREP-LINE COOLER AT 41 F.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: VEGETABLES AND CHICKEN IN CONTAINER STORED ON FLOOR NEAR BACK ENTRANCE OF KITCHEN AND NEXT TO GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BOWLS WITHOUT A SCOOP HANDLE IS BEING USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY SEASONINGS NEAR ENTRANCE OF KITCHEN. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES THAT ARE UP AND OUT OF THE PRODUCT.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: RICE SCOOP STORED IN STAGNANT CUP OF WATER. INSTURCTED TO PLACE UTENSILS IN WATER THAT IS AT LEAST 135F AND ABOVE OR IN AN EMPTY CONTAINER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS FOUND IN BASEMENT FLOOR AND BEHIND COOKLINE EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS CLUTTERED IN BASEMENT. INSTURCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT IN USE AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA.
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May 27, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WASHCLOTHS SCATTERED ON THE PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 NOTED USED AND USING LARGE POTS ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED, FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
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May 18, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 43 EACH FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 48F STORED INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR PREP TABLE. COOKED WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 63.8F STORED INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATIO ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-30-2020,REPORT #2385523 #47) 4-501.12 NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. #51) 5-205.15 NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASHCLOTHS SCATTERED ON THE PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC SINGLE-SERVING UTENSILS FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMZE CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TOP PART OF BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR ISSUED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED USED AND USING LARGE POTS ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DELIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH BUILD-UP OF GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED, FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
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Jul 30, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER WITH DIRT AND GREASE BACKING INTO THE ONE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE OF THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CLEANED THE GREASE TRAP AND WATER IS NOW GOING DOWN ALL THE SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
10
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR DINNING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Mar 26, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
5
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT DATED 9/27/18 REPORT # 2223064 NOT CORRECTED: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES USED FOR STORAGE WHEN ENTERING KITHCEN. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH TOO MUST CLUTTER. GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS SO THAT THEY ARE AWAY FROM WALLS AND UP OFF FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM CONTAINING MOP SINK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER MISSING. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS ARE NEEDED IN BASEMENT DUE TO DRY STORAGE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Sep 27, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2)(A) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT THE PREP TABLE AND INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-SPRING ROLL 66.7F, RICE 56.1F, SOUP 47.1F/44.6F, NOODLES 70F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE AVAILABLE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A)
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WASHCLOTHS SCATTERED ON THE PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Sep 13, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN TOILET SEAT AT STAFF WASHROOM,BY THE REAR DOOR/KITCHEN. EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE BASE OF PREP COOLER (ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT),REPAIR CAUSE.COOLER MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE: 40.3F
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR. BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF PREP COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.REMOVE GRIME AND GREASE ON PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: A LOT OF ITEMS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE OFFICE BY THE DINING ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR WHAT IS NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS AT LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT AREA BY THE ICE MACHINE SLOWLY DRAINING,REPAIR CAUSE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OFFICE NOT ORGANIZED,INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS NEEDED.
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Dec 20, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1734227 DATED 3/15/16. #30- LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.#32-FOUND FROZEN MEATS AND FRESH VEGETABLES STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE BAG. #38- SLOW DRAINING OF THE TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. #43-WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. OWNER/MANAGER ASKED HIS EMPLOYEES TO CORRECT THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS DURING INSPECTION. #30- LABEL WAS PUT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. #32- GROCERY BAGS WAS REPLACED WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS DURING INSPECTION. #38- ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE FIXED THE SLOW DRAINING OF ONE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,IT IS NOW DRAINING WELL. #43- BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AND WIPING CLOTH WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WORH OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE DRAWER BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM . MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE HOLE/GAP AROUND THE PIPE BY THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 15, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR, HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE WASH BOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL OR HAND DRYING DEVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PUT PAPER TOWEL ON THE SAID SINKS DURING INSPECTION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FROZEN MEATS AND FRESH VEGETABLES STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE BAG.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER (WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, AND DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD AND CONNECTING TUBES ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND COOKING FOOD IN THE PREP/KITCHEN MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 15, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: RAW MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE CLEAN SPOONS AND FORKS WITH THE HANDLES FACING IN ONE DIRECTION TO AVOID BARE HAND CONTACT WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER BASKET IS SOILED WITH OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT IS SOILED WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
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Jun 8, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBESERVED POOLS OF GREASE ON THE GROUND BENEATH THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND DROPLETS OF GREASE HANGING OFF THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN AND KEEP ALL GREASE INSIDE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE GROUND AND EXTERIOR GREASE RECEPTACLE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: RAW MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE CLEAN SPOONS AND FORKS WITH THE HANDLES FACING IN ONE DIRECTION TO AVOID BARE HAND CONTACT WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF UTENTSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER BASKET IS SOILED WITH OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT IS SOILED WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
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Oct 15, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE BY THE KITCHEN/DINING DOOR. HOWEVER ROUGH SURFACE NOT SMOOTH UNABLE TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 3, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-7-14,REPORT #1401756 #30- COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERIES BAGS,NEED TO BE REMOVE AND PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS WITH LIDS. #33- GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 STILL TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE BY THE KITCHEN/DINING DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BUILD-UP OF ENCRUSTED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE COOLERS ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERIES BAGS,NEED TO BE REMOVE AND PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE UNIT NO CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SURFACE WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK0IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jul 25, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES/SHELF RACKS AT WAIT STATION AND BY DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL ALL RAW WOOD, WOOD SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Jul 18, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING, 0 PPM CHLORINE. ESTABLISHMENT WAS NOT USING DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. DISHMACHINE TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ALLEY FLOOR LITTERED WITH GARBAGE AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALLEY FLOOR/EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES/SHELF RACKS AT WAIT STATION AT BY DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL ALL RAW WOOD, WOOD SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 7, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT IN PREP EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND NO CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER AT SAME. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AND LIGHT COVER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT CLUTTERED ALONG SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ALL ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Hoang last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Hoang on file is from Mar 14, 2023. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Hoang?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Cafe Hoang.
Has Cafe Hoang's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Hoang have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Hoang means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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