Hoe Toy Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2015
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Score
Inspectors have visited Hoe Toy Restaurant nine times, with records going back to 2011. On Apr 8, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Hoe Toy Restaurant dates to Apr 8, 2015.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Hoe Toy Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS SITTING IN WATER IN 1 COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAWING OUT,INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF THAWING FOODS.FOOD ITEMS WHERE DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOMS,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA
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Nov 24, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS NO LONGER IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP(INVERTED) OR OUT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH SMALL TABLE NEXT TO WOODEN PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. ALL WASHBOWLS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIRT FROM FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND AREAS AND IN ALL WASHROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS BY LIGHT SWITCHES IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT(FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS) PAINT WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA(MIDDLE SECTION) WHERE BULK RICE IS STORED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM INTERIORS OF EXHAUST FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS.
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Jun 4, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: COOKED CHICKEN-46.7F, COOKED BEEF-50.2F, AND SHRIMP-57.7F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED/HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW IN REFRIGERATION OR AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE IN HOT HOLDING/COOKING EQUIPMENT UNTIL SERVED. PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS NO LONGER IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS. ALL UNCOVERED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS, NO PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, WOK COOKING STATIONS, PREP TABLES, AND CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT( DIRT, DEBRIS, GREASE).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP FROM INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WALLS IN WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN UNUSED DEPP FREEZER. STORE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER FROM BUCKETS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER(S) WITH SANITIING SOLUTION.
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Feb 20, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR OPEN BAGS OF DRIED MUSHROOMS,FLOUR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND WIRE SCRUB PADS IN 3-COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR.MANAGER DISPOSED OF PADS.CDI
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY OVERHEAD PIPES IN PREP AREA .MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENITILATION FAN VENTS NOT CLEAN IN WALK IN COOLER/WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN.
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Feb 5, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR OPEN BAGS OF DRIED MUSHROOMS,FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY OVERHEAD PIPES IN PREP AREA .MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENITILATION FAN VENTS NOT CLEAN IN WALK IN COOLER/WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN.
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Sep 25, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND EQUIPMENT IN PRE AREA NOT CLEAN(MEAT GRINDER,MIXER).MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND DRY STORAGE AREA NOT ORGANIZE.MUST ORGANIZE,CLEAN AND ELEVATE.
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Mar 20, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 2, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYER NOT CLEAN/GREASE.MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.STORAGE SUPPLIES ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM AND STORAGE BOXES IN SUPPLY REAR.MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6-INCHES ON SHELVING.
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Feb 9, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/RESEAL.ALSO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS, 3 TIER TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHRIMP PEELER MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT WOK STATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.OBSERVED SOME OLD EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED (BAND SAW) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hoe Toy Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hoe Toy Restaurant on file is from Apr 8, 2015. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hoe Toy Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hoe Toy Restaurant.
Has Hoe Toy Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hoe Toy Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hoe Toy Restaurant 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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