Hong Kong Cafe
Last inspected: Aug 10, 2010
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Score
With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 10, 2010. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Hong Kong Cafe is from Aug 10, 2010, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
Hong Kong Cafe's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 10, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2010
License
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 44-48 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLERS SO THAT THEY MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. ALSO, STEAM TABLE NOT ON. MUST HAVE STEAM TABLE AND ALL HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON TO VERIFY THAT IT WORKS PROPERLY. 7-38-005A
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR, SO THAT MULTI USE ITEMS CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED IN DISH MACHINE. 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: 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. MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MOUNTED BETWEEN TWO EXISTING WALLS WITH LEGS REMOVED AND UNABLE TO ATTACH A METAL DRAIN BOARD. MUST INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROPERLY INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-030.
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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. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOPS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS,WALLS AND FLOORS AND REMOVE DIRT,FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY RESIDUES.
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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. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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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. SCRAPE AND REPAINT ALL PEELING PAINT IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOMS.
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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. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER REAR STORAGE AREA.
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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. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT WASHBOWL IN WOMENS WASHROOM AND INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK, SODA DISPENCER AND ICE MACHINE. (IF PRESENT,MUST LOCATE AND MAKE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hong Kong Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hong Kong Cafe on file is from Aug 10, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.
Has Hong Kong Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hong Kong Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hong Kong Cafe 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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