Hon Kee BBQ & Seafood Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
41
Score
Hon Kee BBQ & Seafood Restaurant has been inspected 14 times since 2018. On Apr 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up 14 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Hon Kee BBQ & Seafood Restaurant's 41 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WASHED HANDS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK WITH GLOVES ON, WIPED THEM WITH PAPER TOWELS, WENT BACK TO THE PREP TABLE AND PROCEEDED TO PICK PORK RIBS (READY TO EAT) TO SLICE AND SERVE; WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE SPOONS, TONGS ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
8
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR AROUND ALONG THE WALLBASE AT THE OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
6
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINNING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 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.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE COOKING AREA, REAR AREA WHERE THE PORK PRODUCTS ARE PROCESSED. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS WHERE THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT/MINIMAL LIGHTING INSIDE THE CUSTOMER BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BULB OR INCREASE THE LIGHTING INSIDE THE BATHROOM..
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41
Feb 27, 2025
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, FLOUR, SPICES ETC)
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL HANDSINK, DISHMACHINE, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE KITCHEN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS/CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE IN REAR AREA MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR TRASH CAN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR KITCHEN, REAR STORAGE AREA, REAR COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR BBQ ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT (LOBSTER TANK) IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETION OF FOOD HANDLLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND REQUIRE COMPLETION FOR NEW HIRES WITHIN 30 DAYS.
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67
Nov 29, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING WATER FROM WATER SUPPLY PIPE IN TWO OF THREE TOILET STALLS IN MEN'S BATHROOM IN HALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAKING TOILET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 - OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETION OF FOOD HANDLLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND REQUIRE COMPLETION FOR NEW HIRES WITHIN 30 DAYS.
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90
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE ROOOM IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS, AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE TOILET ROOMS TO BE WITHOUT A COVERED TRASH CAN: THE TWO (2) EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS IN THE REAR AND THE SINGLE STALL CUSTOMER BATHROOM IN THE HALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EACH SINGLE, UNISEX, OR WOMEN'S BATHROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE WALK IN MEAT/POULTRY COOLER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE BUILD UP, AND OBSERVED FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE OF GRAINS AND PLASTIC DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE BUILD UP. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE AND BUILD UP OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETION OF FOOD HANDLLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND REQUIRE COMPLETION FOR NEW HIRES WITHIN 30 DAYS.
57
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BBQ ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE AT THE BBQ ROOM HAND SINK.
10
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREPARATION TABLES AND COOLERS ON PREP LINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL KNIVES AND UTENSILS IN AN EASILY CLEANABLE LOCATION IN BETWEEN USE.
43
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR WALLS AND BOTTOM RACK OF THE PATRIOT OVEN AT FRONT OF PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH BROKEN AND BURNED FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF OVEN FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH AND BUILD UP.
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67
Sep 6, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
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95
Aug 24, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 05/08/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2575516 NOT CORRECTED: #39-OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. #47-OBSERVED MULTIPLE RAW WOOD TABLE TOPS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. #47-OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #57-OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
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78
May 8, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRACTHES AND STAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE RAW WOOD TABLE TOPS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BACKYARD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERITFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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67
Oct 19, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2022
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINK BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN IT.
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR PREP AREA COOLER (BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR SAID DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL PREP AREAS REACH-IN COOLERS AND AROUND COOLERS DOORS/DOOR HINGES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (BY FISH TANKS) RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN/EMPLOYEES' WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES.
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70
Mar 17, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS AT FRONT PREP AREA UNDER STEAM TABLE IN CABINET AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT DRY STORAGE AREA AROUND ALL WALLS. MUST REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AROUND ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
16
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GRIME BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR OF PREP AREA SINKS AND FOOD BUILD-UP ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED SAID FLOOR DRAIN MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASHER AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS.
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Jan 14, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PRESENTLY PROVIDED ON SITE PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.HOWEVER SUPPLIES ARE MISSING: MOP,BROOM, BUCKET,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS(COOKED AND RAW) PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-2-2019,REPORT#2352534. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
60
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED
57
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD IN CONTAINERS AND REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABLED WITH COMMON NAME
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DEEP CUTS WOOD CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT SERVING AREA ,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS INCLUDED INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER EXTREMELY ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. 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: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE. ALSO INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED HOOKS WERE DUCKS ARE HANGED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT PREP AREA IS LEAKING.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDED
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PUDDLE OF WATER AT BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT SMOKING AREA, UNDER HANGED COOKED DUCKS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO WATER CAN DISCHARGE ON FLOOR DRAIN.
55
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY DIRTY(GREASE,DRY FOOD ETC) WOOD SHELF AT REAR PREP AREA BY THE PREP TABLE,NEED TO REPLACE SAID SHELF.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Dec 2, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS STORED IN ROOM TO THE RIGHT OF ICE MAHCINE. DOOR OPENS TO ADJACENT RESTAURANT THAT IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND UNFIT TO STORE ANY FOOD RELATED ITEMS. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD RELATED ITEMS IN A CLEAN DRY STORAGE AREA WITHIN FACILITY.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOOD CHOPPING TABLE ACCROSS FROM WALK IN FREEZER THAT HAS DEEP CUTS AND GROOVES. TBALE DOES NOT APPEAR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. BOTTOM OF TABLE APPEARS TO BE MADE OF NON FOOD GRADE RAW WOOD AND IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE TABLE OR RESTORE ITS SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA OUT OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTER WITH A LARGE ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS CLUTTER AND OLD EQUIPMENT CAUSING HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS. MUST REMOVE HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND INSECTS.
54
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 9, 2018
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO PROTECTIVE SPLASH GUARDS AT EITHER SIDE OF TEA PREP AREA 1 COMPARTMENT SINK OR ON RIGHT SIDE OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASH GUARDS. PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER TO ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED EXPOSED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A PROTECTED MANNER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hon Kee BBQ & Seafood Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hon Kee BBQ & Seafood Restaurant on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hon Kee BBQ & Seafood Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Hon Kee BBQ & Seafood Restaurant.
Has Hon Kee BBQ & Seafood Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hon Kee BBQ & Seafood Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hon Kee BBQ & Seafood Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Hon Kee BBQ & Seafood Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hon Kee BBQ & Seafood Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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