Gen Hoe
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2018
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Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Gen Hoe, the earliest from 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 6, 2018. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Gen Hoe is from Jun 6, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Gen Hoe trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 6, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (SHRIMP) BEING THAWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN A CONTAINER ON THE FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON PROPER THAWING METHODS FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE AT 172.2F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC AND STYROFOAM CUPS, SINGLE USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT AND PACKAGED FOODS STORED IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT OR FOOD IN THE WASHROOM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER. OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE AND SHELVES ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, LIGHT SHIELDS, STOVE, DEEP FRYERS, MICROWAVE AND WOK STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS STORED IN BAGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL OF THE EMPTY CANS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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May 25, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. FAN IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, DINING TABLES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED CLEANING MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 24, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF SMALL REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER FRONT WOKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER OUTER DRAIN MUST DRAIN TO OPEN DRAIN SITE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 17, 2017
License
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL OR LOGBOOK ON SITE. OBSERVED 20-22 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR FURNACE ROOM. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1 INCH HOLE AT CORNER OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PEST CONTROL AND LOGBOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. CONTAINER OPEN WITH GARBAGE EXPOSED AND TRASH ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MEASURE SANITIZER. INTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF SMALL REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER FRONT WOKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER OUTER DRAIN MUST DRAIN TO OPEN DRAIN SITE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gen Hoe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gen Hoe on file is from Jun 6, 2018. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gen Hoe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gen Hoe.
Has Gen Hoe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gen Hoe have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gen Hoe 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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