Cafe Hoang
Last inspected: Oct 26, 2017
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Score
Going back to 2010, Cafe Hoang has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 26, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Cafe Hoang's record stops at Oct 26, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Cafe Hoang on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 26, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLIERS BEING USED TO TURN ON THE WATER AT THE 2-COMPARMTENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN FAUCET HANDLES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ROPE BEING USED ON THE ICE LID WHERE THE HANDLE HAS BROKE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN HANDLE AND TO REMOVE ROPE TO PROVIDE A SANITARY MATERIAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 18, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING VENT AND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
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Feb 25, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME LIGHT DUST ON THE CEILING VENT AND LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA; CLEAN VENT AND LIGHT SHIELD TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Jun 3, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE AND BLADE COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OF ICE.
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Dec 23, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 12, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2014 AS DESCRIBED BELOW: #33 CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. #35 REMOVE DUST FROM WALL VENT OUTSIDE OF WOMENS WASHROOM. #36 LIGHTS BY THE DISHMACHINE AND WALK-IN COOLER MISSING SHIELD; PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS. #38 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT BOTH SIDES OF THE UTILITY SINK WHICH IS LOCATED NEXT TO A MICROWAVE OVEN ON A TABLE AND A COOKING BURNER USED FOR BOILING. THE FAUCET HANDLE IN THE MENS WASHROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR HANDLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK LEAKING; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK.
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Sep 3, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE MEATS IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER AND GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM WALL VENT OUTSIDE OF WOMENS WASHROOM. CLEAN WALL BEHIND SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS BY THE DISHMACHINE AND WALK-IN COOLER MISSING SHIELD; PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHTS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT BOTH SIDES OF THE UTILITY SINK WHICH IS LOCATED NEXT TO A MICROWAVE OVEN ON A TABLE AND A COOKING BURNER USED FOR BOILING. THE FAUCET HANDLE IN THE MENS WASHROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR HANDLE.
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Sep 13, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL EATING UTENSILS INVERTED(HANDLES UP) IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH WASHBOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL BEHIND MEAT SLICER BY REAR DOOR. CLEAN/PAINT/OR REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL WATER STAINED AND UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE CHIPPED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UTILITY SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA SITS RIGHT NEXT TO TABLE WHERE MICROWAVE OVEN IS LOCATED AND NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH HOOD, MUST INTALL SPLASH GAURDS ON BOTH SIDES OF SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SURFACES WHEN DIRTY MOP WATER IS DICARDED. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RETRAINTS.
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Aug 3, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Jun 7, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASH SINK AND PREP COUNTER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND AT UTILITY SINK AND PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PANEL ABOVE ICE BIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR TILES INSIDE WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AT KITCHEN WALL AND CEILING.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND AT VENTILATION HOOD.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT PIPING AT TOILET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND REPAIR URINAL IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS.
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May 28, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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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 Oct 26, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Hoang?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Cafe Hoang.
Has Cafe Hoang's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Hoang have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Hoang means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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