Hong Kong Delight IV
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 25 inspections at Hong Kong Delight IV stretching back to 2011. On Feb 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
Hong Kong Delight IV's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
25
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 13, 2025 AS REQUIRED. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS OF CERTIFICATE ON SITE. A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION IS ISSUED FOR VIOLATION PENALTY 7-42-090.
60
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE WATERSTAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS INSIDE OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Mar 24, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12: OBSERVED ONE SINK STOPPER MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLER NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPEMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. FOUND THE COOLER NEAR THE REGISTER IN NEED OF CLEANING INSIDE THE UNIT. LASTLY, SLIGHT GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE CREVICES OF THE DEEP FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11: OBSERVED THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT IN THE MENTIONED PREP AREA.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS OF CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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78
Mar 13, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOODS. FOUND COOKED EGG ROLLS (58.2F-60.0F) AND CRAB RANGOON (59.1F-61.0F) OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 17LBS AT $45 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
21
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FOUND MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ON FOOD CARTS, AND IN CHAIR IN MENTIONED AREA. FOUND IN THE TOILET ROOM ON THE FLOOR. IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE FLOORS, ON THE SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLE, AND ON A SHEET TRAY ON THE SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE. LASTLY, IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ON TOP OF THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
38
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED
2
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE SINK STOPPER MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLER NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPEMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. FOUND THE COOLER NEAR THE REGISTER IN NEED OF CLEANING INSIDE THE UNIT. LASTLY, SLIGHT GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE CREVICES OF THE DEEP FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT IN THE MENTIONED PREP AREA.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS OF CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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55
Apr 17, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE WOK STATION IN BETWEEN THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS ON SITE WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY NOT CLEAN. ESPECIALLY, UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER BOTH VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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82
Apr 10, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE FROM NEW PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE OF THE REQUIRED INFORMATION SUCH AS RECORD OF VISITS AND A COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL COMPANY IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), CITATION ISSUED
38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60-80 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD/ HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA, IN THE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, NEAR THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND AND SURROUNDING THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE FOLLOWING SURFACES WERE OBSERED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: IN THE BINS WITH DISHWARE STORED INSIDE LOCATED NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, IN THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD/HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA, IN THE PUSH CARTS IN THE REAR FOOD/ HOT WATER STORAGE AREA, ON THE METAL POST THAT THE COMMERICAL BURNER IS STORED ON LOCATED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, IN THE CABINETS AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYING UNITS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS/ DISHWARE AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
38
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STICKY TRAP WITH TWO DEAD MICE UNDER THE WOODEN SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD/HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED IN THE FORNT AND DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA WITH STICKY TRAPS FILLED WITH DEAD ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STICKY TRAPS WITH DEAD RODENTS AND BUGS AND REPLACE WITH APPROPRIATE RODENT/INSECT TRAPS AND MAINTAIN.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE WOK STATION IN BETWEEN THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS ON SITE WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY NOT CLEAN. ESPECIALLY, UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER BOTH VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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64
Nov 7, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE AND SEWAGE WATER DISPOSAL FROM 3-COMP SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED.WATER BACKS UP FROM DRAIN IN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
52
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD(RAW CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4LBS OF CHICKEN AT A COST OF $30. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES; ON THE SIDE OF COOLERS IN PREP AREA, IN ALL CORNERS OF PREP AREAS, IN REAR DISH AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN ALL CORNERS IN DISH AREA. IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM IN ALL CORNERS, ON SHELVING AND STORED CANS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VOMIT KIT ON SITE TO BE INCOMPLETE(NO ABSORBENT POWDER). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN FULL SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
5
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2472758 NOT CORRECTED: #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. #55 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED PIC TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ON ALL FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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50
Jan 15, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON DOORS OF REAR REACH-N COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
78
Jan 5, 2021
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER, MILK 54.3F, RAW EGGS 53.5F, RAW CHICKEN WINGS 51.6F, CRAB RANGOON 51.3F, EGG ROLL 50.1F, STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $100 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
33
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER NEAR COFFEE MACHINE IN PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER STEAM TABLE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATIN 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
38
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON DOORS OF REAR REACH-N COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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45
Aug 8, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED FOR FRONT PREP AREA. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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90
Aug 1, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 AS DESCRIBED: #49 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN COOLER HANDLES MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE FROM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. CEILINGS AND AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #56 HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #58 INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
60
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED FOR FRONT PREP AREA. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 70 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SINKS, AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN THE STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES; MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO VIOLATION #60.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK WITH A CONSTANT TRICKLE OF WATER RUNNING; MUST REPAIR FAUCET SO THAT WATER IS COMPLETELY OFF WHEN NOT IN USE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO VIOLATION #60.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO VIOLATION #60.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO VIOLATION #60.
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47
Sep 20, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY AND EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN AND DISCOLORED MUST BE REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN COOLER HANDLES MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE FROM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. CEILINGS AND AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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61
Mar 30, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN REAR STORAGE AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Aug 31, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP, AND DUST, UNDER, AROUND STORAGE UNITS/RACKS AT REAR. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND MEAT JUICES
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95
Aug 9, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP, AND DUST, UNDER, AROUND STORAGE UNITS/RACKS AT REAR. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND MEAT JUICES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS & FLOOR CORNERS AT STEPS TO REAR AREA, BY MOPSINK, 3 COMP. SINK, FRYERS, STOVES, EXPOSED HANDSINK, REAR STORAGE AREA.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE CELL PHONES AND KEYS AWAY FROM PREP TABLES.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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82
Jul 29, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR THE STORAGE OF FROZEN FOODS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Jul 14, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEVERAL PREP COOLERS DOORS WITH RIPPED GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPED WALLS BEHIND REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET.
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82
Sep 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS RIPPED AND TORN AT REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN FREEZER. REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR USED FOR SODA/POP. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR USED FOR SODA/POP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATORS NEED THERMOMETERS WITHIN REFRIGERATORS. THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE CHECKED OFTEN BY STAFF TO MAKE SURE THAT REFRIGERATORS ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 1, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 20, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 25-27 FRUIT FLIES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. OBSERVED 10-12 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN CORNER OF STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE F0LLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AND FREE FROM STANDING WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DUST AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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70
Oct 1, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)
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95
Sep 24, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1096306 DATED 5-8-12. VIOLATION 35. FOUND WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(RAW WOOD)(MUST SEAL). CITATION ISSUED.
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90
May 8, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN ABOVE 3COMPARTMENT SINK.(RAW WOOD). (MUST SEAL)
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90
Nov 8, 2011
Tag Removal
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS/ATTACHMENTS, UNDER, AROUNG WOKS, BULK FOOD/DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA SHELVES/PALLETS,GASKET INSIDE RICE COOKERS.
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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 BEHIND WOK AND AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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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. CLEAN CEILING VENT AT FRONT SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
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86
Oct 28, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM WOKS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.9F ON TOP COMPARTMENT AND 47.4F AT BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE SAID PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 45.5F-51.0F, 1.5 LBS OF SMALL SHRIMP, 3LBS OF CHICKEN, 1LB OF BEEF, 1 DOZEN EGGS, AND 2LBS OF CRAB MEAT, MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT APPROXIMATE VALUE $ 14.70. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS/ATTACHMENTS, UNDER, AROUNG WOKS, BULK FOOD/DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA SHELVES/PALLETS, FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR, INSIDE PREP COOLER, GASKET INSIDE RICE COOKERS, INSIDE WATER FOUNTAIN AT REAR PREP AREA, AND FAN ON TOP OF SAID WATER FOUNTAIN TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT, AND GREASE BUILDUP.
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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 BEHIND WOK AND AT FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN AT WOKS.
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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. CLEAN CEILING VENT AT FRONT SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULB INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hong Kong Delight IV last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hong Kong Delight IV on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hong Kong Delight IV?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Hong Kong Delight IV.
Has Hong Kong Delight IV's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hong Kong Delight IV have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hong Kong Delight IV means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Hong Kong Delight IV inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hong Kong Delight IV is inspected around two times per year on average.
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