Hong Kong Buffet Corporation

6249 N Mccormick Rd, Chicago, IL 60659
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 14, 2017
67
Score
Medium Risk

Hong Kong Buffet Corporation appears in inspection records 29 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Feb 14, 2017. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The most recent inspection at Hong Kong Buffet Corporation is from Feb 14, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited 16 times.

Hong Kong Buffet Corporation's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspection History
Feb 14, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD NOT IN SOUND CONDITION. NOTED A BAG OF RICE BEING GNAWED INTO AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE ON TOP OF RICE BAG. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED 40 LBS OF PRODUCT $27.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT THE BUFFET LINE TO BE IMPROPER (HOT AND COLD):CHICKEN 127.2F, EGG FOU YOUNG 131.4F, TACOS 118.4F, COLE SLAW 47.7F, ASSORTED SUSHI (54.3F/47.2F/52.6F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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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: NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE CONTAINER BY THE DISH WASHING AREA ALL AT THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING ONTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE...NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF KITCHEN SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER BY THE SUSHI PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR NETS OR HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 12, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE...NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF KITCHEN SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER BY THE SUSHI PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA AND EMPLOYEES BATHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE HOOD OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 4, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT THE BUFFET TABLE AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT (HOT AND COLD)TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 56.1F,MEAT BALLS 123.8F, PORK 134.6F, TACOS 112.6F, PIZZA 94.5F, EGG ROLLS (PORK)101.7F, CHICKEN NUGGETS 105.6F, EGG FOO YOUNG 101.7F, CHICKEN 130.8F, COLESLAW 50.9F, MIXED VEGETABLES 48.9F, BROCCOLI 54.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 45 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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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: NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING ON THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE...NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF KITCHEN SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER BY THE SUSHI PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS (2 DOOR) AND RAILS WITH HEAVY FOOD ACCUMULATION,DIRT AND DEBRIS....ALSO NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA AND EMPLOYEES BATHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE HOOD OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 13, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CABINETS UNDER ALL BUFFET UNITS WITH DEAD COCKRAOCHES. ALL AREAS UNDER BUFFET UNITS MUST BE CLEANED SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND SANITIARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, bathroom sink in employee's bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES CONTAINING DRY STORAGE IN KITHCEN UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. DEGREASE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, kitchen storage shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS INFRONT OF DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF GROUT. REGROUT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOMENS WASHROOM CEILING VENT WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. 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: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in employee's bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER NEAR REAR REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REMOVE ALL EXCESS CLUTTER. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND FRONT REGISTER AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREA.
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Nov 4, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, bathroom sink in employee's bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, kitchen storage shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in employee's bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Excess debris and clutter in rear kitchen storage area, shall be removed.
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Jun 4, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced, prep table lower shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving, lower shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler, and in walk in freezer under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen area under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceiling that had peeling paint in women's bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed., damaged, stained ceiling tiles shall be repaired/replaced.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Jan 12, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, under dish machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area by pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Jun 19, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2014
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED PASTA STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.6F TO 48.9F.A LABEL WAS WITH FOOD PRODUCT WHEN FOOD WAS COOKED:6-11-14. PRE-COOKED MADE/FILLED TACOS AT TEMP OF 48.7F,COOKED MEAT WITH OTHER MIXED FOOD AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46F; SUSHI RICE AT TEMP OF 72.5F TO 73.8,ALL PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 40, VALUE $100.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED ONE OF THE COOK ON THE COOKING LINE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD, COOKING FOOD AND TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE SUCH AS GARBAGE CONTAINER.OBSERVED THE COOK OPENED THE GARBAGE CONTAINER TO DISCARD GARBAGE,THAN OPENED THE REACH-IN COOLER AND WITH BARE HANDS GRABBED COOKED PASTA,AND PREPARED VEGETABLES.NO HAND WASHING, NO FOOD GLOVES.INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER/ OWNER ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN USE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZING SOLUTION,0PPM; OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING POT AND PANS WITHOUT SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK,0PPM.NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP ON PREMISES FEW GIVEN AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.TECHNICIAN CALLED AT 12:00PM,REPORTED ON PREMISES AT 12:15,PROBLEM RESOLVED AT 12:45PM,SANITIZER LINE WITH HOLE.PRESENTLY LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MAINTAINS 100PPM.CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED,100PPM CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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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: FOUND REAR MAIN DOOR OPENED AND THE SCREEN DOOR NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED.POLLEN(WHITE FLOWERS) IN SOME PART OF THE KITCHEN, ON SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLES,ON THE SIDE OF EQUIPMENT,SCREEN PROVIDED AT THE SCREEN DOOR NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN ELEMENT OUT. INSTRUCTED SCREEN DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME DOOR,ALSO SCREEN MATERIAL SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 16 MESH TO THE INCH.TWO FLIES ON PREMISES,OBSERVED WORK STATION HAVING FLY SWAP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-28-14, REPORT #1345815 #34- MUST RE GROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AREA AS WELL AS IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK CLOSEST TO THE WOK COOKING AREA. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #38- MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AND HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMP SINK CLOSEST TO THE REAR KITCHEN FIRE EXIT DOOR #41- MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DE-CLUTTER HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR FIRE EXIT DOOR. SAME VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED TODAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYERS,MUST SCRAPE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD,FILTERS,FIRE EXTINGUISHER PIPES,AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED ALL SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLES.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS, FOOD AND ICE ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,ALSO FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND ELEVATED ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: STAFF TOILET BOWL WITH DEBRIS AND STAINS,ALSO URINE ODOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID WASHROOM
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER FOR KITCHEN AND SUSHI AREA.
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Jan 28, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL HOLDING STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND SHELVING ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD BUILD-UP AND DEBRI.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE SODA IN A BOX SHELVING UNIT TO REMOVE STICKY SODA RESIDUE FROM PIPES AND RACKS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT AND AROUNF THE DISH MACHINE AREA AS WELL AS IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK CLOSEST TO THE WOK COOKING AREA. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP/OPENING BETWEEN WALL AND COVING AT THE WALL CORNER CLOSEST TO THE DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM. ALSO DO SAME AT WALL UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3-COMP SINK CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN REAR FIRE EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER COLD WATER PIPE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN FIRE EXIT DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AND HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMP SINK CLOSEST TO THE REAR KITCHEN FIRE EXIT DOOR.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE PESPI UPRIGHT 1DR DESSERT REFRIGERATOR AT ALL TIMES.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR FIRE EXIT DOOR.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE STAFF MEMBER TAKING CARE OF THE BUFFET TABLE HOLDING AREAS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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64
Mar 18, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2013
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-30-13, REPORT #1321637: STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS. FIVE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED UNDER THE BUFFET TABLES, INSIDE THE CABINETS. FOUR INSIDE THE DOOR HINGES OF COOLER AND THREE ROACHES BEHIND THE SAME COOLER. ONE LIVE ROACH UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. ONE CRAWLING ALONG PAN STORAGE SHELF. TWO IN DOOR HINGE UNDER BEVERAGE COUNTER. NUMEROUS ADULT AND BABY ROACHES WERE OBSERVED UNDER THE METAL/PREP COUNTER OF WOKS AND BEHIND OPENED METAL WALLS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOO NUMEROUS AND ACTIVE TO COUNT. ALSO UNDERNEATH AND IN THE HINGES OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES AND OPENINGS IN THE KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST REMOVE/SCRAPE EXCESS GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM METAL PREP COUNTERS, IN FRONT OF WOKS. ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. COMPLY WITH ALL FOLLOWING ORDERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT VEGETABLES (ONIONS AND CHOPPED LETTUCE). MUST STORE RAW MEATS UNDER READY TO EAT FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A).
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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: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PALLETS WITH UNEVEN SURFACE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,EXTREMELY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES 6" OF THE FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REPLACE OR REFINISH RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,INCLUDING KNOBS, HANDLES AND WHEELS OF UNITS, EXTREMELY DIRTY. NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS, REMOVE FOOD ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD IN ALL CONTAINERS THAT DRY FOOD ARE STORED. NEED TO REMOVE GREASE FROM ELECTRICAL BOX, CORDS, PIPES,AND DETAIL CLEAN UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. CLEAN ALL COOLER/FREEZER DOOR HINGES AND GASKETS. CLEAN AND REMOVE LITTER/DEBRIS FROM INSIDE BUFFET CABINETS. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT SAID FLOOR TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING UNDER COOKING LINE AND IN BUFFET CABINETS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT INCLUDING ALONG WALL/FLOOR JUNCTION AND UNDER DINING TABLES/BOOTHS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE FROM WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA, REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. NEED TO SEAL OPENING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. NEED TO CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(KITCHEN AND DINING AREA), ALSO NEED TO CLEAN CEILING TILES AROUND VENT COVERS AND VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA AND WASHROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPAIR LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA, REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE. VERIFY LIGHTS ABOVE BUFFET FOODS ARE SHATTER RESISTANT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DIRTY PLASTIC AROUND FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET. OBSERVED WATER SPRAYER HEAVILY LEAKING IN DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM HEAVILY LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NEED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT FAUCETS WHERE HOSE IS ATTACHED (NEXT TO DISHMACHINE), ALL ICE MACHINES AND HOT WATER URN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE TOOLS, PLUMBING TOOLS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM SHELVES IN PREP AREA,STORE THEM AT NON FOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES OR STORE CLEAN AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR IT.
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Jan 30, 2013
Complaint
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:PORK CHOP AT TEMP OF 99.8F; BBQ CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 102.2F; CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 114.5F; VEGGIE EGG ROLLS AT TEMP OF 110.8F; CHICKEN NUGGETS AT TEMP OF 105.5F; FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED AT STEAM TABLE(BUFFET AREA).HOT WATER FOR THE UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 165.7F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.FOUND CUT HONEY DEW AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 50F; CUT CANTALOUPE AT TEMP OF 47.8F, BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED AT BUFFET.PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 20, VALUE 80.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE(CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER/OWNER) OBSERVED DRY FOOD NOT COVERED.EACH DRY FOOD WAS STORED INDIVIDUALLY INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS, HOWEVER WE OBSERVED DEAD SPIDER,UNKNOWN DEAD INSECT,PIECES OF BROWN BAG,PIECE OF CARDBOARD AND OTHER UNKNOWN PARTICLES INSIDE / MIXED WITH FLOUR,SUGAR ,STARCH ETC. OBSERVED FOOD STACKED(GARLIC BREAD) ON TOP EACH OTHER WITHOUT ANY PROTECTION /COVERS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER. FOUND A BUCKET FULL OF RICE NOODLE STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM(FOOD AND NON FOOD STORAGE) WITH NO LID. FOUND FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT COVERS AND STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND CONTAINERS TO STORE COOKED AND RAW FOOD. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL DRY CONTAINERS MENTIONED.NEED TO REMOVE DIRTY FOAM CUPS USED TO PICKUP DRY FOOD, MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A).
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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: WE OBSERVED(MANAGER, EMPLOYEE AND MYSELF) 15 LIVE ROACHES(BABY AND ADULTS) IN DIFFERENT AREA OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES,SEAL ALL CRACKERS AND CREVICES,THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO CANS HALF USED OF PESTICIDES FOR ROACHES INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE SALAD BUFFET, AT SAME AREA FOUND 7 AVOCADO STORED INSIDE UNCOVERED CONTAINER. FOUND ANOTHER CAN OF PESTICIDE FOR ROACHES UNDER THE SUSHI COLD UNIT, IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTICIDE CANS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIUOS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL DRY FOODS STORED IN CONTAINERS, THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED KNOBS,HANDLES AND WHEELS OF UNITS,EXTREMELY DIRTY.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD IN ALL CONTAINERS THAT DRY FOOD ARE STORED. NEED TO REMOVE GREASE FROM ELECTRICAL BOX,CORDS,PIPE,AND DETAIL CLEAN UNDER THE PREP TABLES,AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SAID FLOOR.NEED TO SEAL FLOOR BY THE MOP SINK,CORNER OF WALK-IN COOLER, SOUTH-WEST AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA,REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.NEED TO SEAL OPENING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: RELINE LIGHT SHIED ABOVE THE PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA, REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DIRTY PLASTIC AROUND FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET. OBSERVED WATER SPRAYER HEAVILY LEAKING IN DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM HEAVILY LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. FOUL ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR GREASE TRAP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER EXTREMELY CLUTTERED,INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE AREA,MUST REMOVE TOOLS,PLUMBING TOOLS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM THAT AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEW EMPLOYEE NOT HAVING HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.
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Jun 28, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOODS BY THE FAUCET OF HE TAYLOR MACHINE. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT AND WITH DUST BUILD UP ON THE SCREEN OF THE EXIT DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA MACHINE,AND COFFEE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE TAYLOR MACHINE, SODA MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 4, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 25, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #664347 DATED 1/23/12. #30- MISSING LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT. #33-MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL THE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER,BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES, ALL EXTERIOR OF THE BULK CONTAINERS WITH RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR,CORN STARCH,ETC. THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, WIRE RACK SHELVE OF THE PREP COOLER AND ALL THE TOP SHELVE ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.#35-STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE EXIT DOOR ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLES,INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. CEILING IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #41-CLUTTER IN THE CORNER BY THE EXIT DOOR. MUST DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN THE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT INSECTS HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE THE CABINET BELOW THE HOT HOLDING BUFFET ISLAND. THE INSIDE AND EXTERIOR OF THE SUSHI CASE(NO FOODS INSIDE AT THIS TIME),INSIDE AND TOP OF THE THE CABINET OF THE PREP COOLER BELOW THE SUSHI CASE, INTERIOR LID OF THE RICE COOKER, ALL TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND ALL THE DOOR AND HANDLES OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 27, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 4/23/12.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 4/23/12.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 4/23/12.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 4/23/12.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 4/23/12.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 4/23/12.
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Jan 23, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER PREP, COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE, ALL THE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER, SOAP HOLDER, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES, ALL EXTERIOR OF THE BULK CONTAINERS WITH RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR, CORN STARCH,ETC, THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE PREP COOLER,AND ALL TOP SHELVE ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUS CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOLERS, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE CORNER OF THE EXIT DOOR,INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE EXIT DOOR,AND ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST SCRAPE PAINT AND REPAINT. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLES, INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. WALLS ALONG THE WINDOW BY THE WEST SIDE OF THE DINING BOOTH AND WINDOW SILLS WITH BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.CEILING IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM, WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAITAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE CORNER BY THE EXIT DOOR. MUST DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS,ORGANIZE AND CLEAN THE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Jul 27, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES ON THE WALLS IN THE SHISHI AREA (THAT HAS BEEN CLOSED FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS, PER MANAGER HASN'T BEEN USING THAT AREA),OVER 4 TOTAL AND A FRUIT FLIES OVER 4 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE THE FRUIT FLIES AND ROACHES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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May 18, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
May 11, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #472146 DATED 12/08/10.#30 FOUND SOME FOOD IN COOLERS, FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY DATED, LABELED, MUST DATE AND LABEL FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.#32-COOLER SHELVING, STORAGE SHELVING THAT HAD PEELING PAINT RUST SHALL BE REPAIR/REPLACED. WALK IN COOLER SHELVING RACKS, PREP TABLE LOWER SHELVING THAT HAD RUST, PEELING PAINT SHALL BE REPAIR/REPLACED.#33-NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLER SHELVING, DOOR TRACKS OF COOLER,NEED DETAIL CLEANING(CREVICES). NON FOOD SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT THAT HAD EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP, NEED DETAILED CLEANING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. STORAGE BINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING.#34- FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN KITCHEN AREAS NOT CLEAN,HAD EXCESS GREASE BUILT UP,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, PRIVATE ROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.#35- WALLS, CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, NEED DETAILED CLEANING, WALLS, CEILING IN THE REAR KITCHEN STORAGE AREA NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING. WALLS /CEILING THAT HAD PEELING PAINT, RUST IN THE BATHROOMS,REAR AND FRONT STORAGE AREAS SHALL BE REPAIR.#38- EXHAUST CANOPY HAD EXCESS GREASE BUILT UP NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING,EXHAUST VENTS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS, AND BATHROOMS NOT CLEAN, NEED DETAILED CLEANING.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. .
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE DISH MACHINE. CAULKING WORN OUT. MISSING DRAIN STOPPER IN THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER IN 3 COMPT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE. CRACKED BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER, MUST REPLACE. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB BY THE BUFFET TABLE TO SHATTERED PROOFED BULB.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN THE DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING IN ONE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE HOT AND COLD HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 8, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items in coolers, freezers not properly dated, labeled, must date and label food items in coolers, freezers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving, storage shelving that had peeling paint rust shall be repair/replaced.Walk in cooler shelving racks, prep table lower shelving that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks of cooler, pop dispensing unit need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment that had excess grease build up need detailed cleaning throughout premises.Storage bins need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, in kitchen prep areas not clean had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning. floors in rear storage areas, bathrooms, and private room not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceilings in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, walls, ceiling in rear kitchen storage areas need detailed cleaning.Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, rust in rear, front storage areas, and bathrooms shall be repair.Damaged, stained ceiling tiles shall be repair/replaced.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep areas, bathrooms, storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, storage areas, walk in cooler, coolers, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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May 25, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 23, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION IN REAR PREP AREA. FOUND SCOOPS WITH OVER 1/4" DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE SUGAR AND FLOUR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR. NOTED CRAB LIKE SUBSTANCE IN SUGAR AND BLACK SUBSTANCE IN FLOUR IN SAME AREA. NOTED IN PREP COOLER PREP BOWLS PLACED ON TOP OF UNPROTECTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. NOTED DEBRIS IN OPEN CAN BY WOK STATION. NOTED FREEZER FROST ON UNCOVERED PREPARED DUMPLINGS AND WONTONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL UTENSILS, COVER ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, TRAIN FOOD HANDLERS ON CROSS CONTAMINATION. THE FOODS WERE DISPOSED AND DENATURED AS FOLLOWS: NOODLES, SUGAR, FLOUR, DUMPLINGS, SAUCE, WONTON. TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS, VALUE $400. ALL WEIGHT AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION 57991-15
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ADULT ROACHES AND 1 BABY ROACH IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT HIS PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND TO CONTROL ACTIVITY. CITATION # 57991-15.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #88212 DATED 1.11.10 WERE NOT CORRECTED: # 33 ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND ALL FOOD STORAGE UTENSILS SHALL BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED DAILY. ALL UNTENSILS SHALL BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED AFTER EACH USAGE. NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING NOT CLEAN. NEED DETAIL CLEANING. (ALL CREVICES). INCLUDED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. # 38 EXHAUST CANOPY HAD EXCESS BUILD UP NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING, EXHAUST VENTILATION IN PREP AREA. CITATION #57992-16
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM INCLUDING TOILET COVER AND LIGHT SWITCH.
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Jan 12, 2010
Consultation
No violations found.
100
Jan 11, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, walk in cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean nedd detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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.floors under cooking equipment, storage shelving, under dish machine not clean need detailed cleaning.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas need detailed cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.damaged/broken light shields in prep area shall be replaced.light shields in prep areas, bathrooms need cleaning
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust canopy had excess build up needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, dining areas, and bathrooms need cleaning.
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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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.excess clutter in storage room shall be removed.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hong Kong Buffet Corporation last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hong Kong Buffet Corporation on file is from Feb 14, 2017. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hong Kong Buffet Corporation?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Hong Kong Buffet Corporation.

Has Hong Kong Buffet Corporation's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hong Kong Buffet Corporation have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hong Kong Buffet Corporation means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.