Hong Li Inc. — New Happy Chop Suey
Last inspected: Jan 25, 2011
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Across the available record, Hong Li Inc. — New Happy Chop Suey has four inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Jan 25, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Hong Li Inc. — New Happy Chop Suey since Jan 25, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Hong Li Inc. — New Happy Chop Suey squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jan 25, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 417322 ON 1-13-2011 NOT CORRECTED. STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE IN SAME AREAS AS PREVIOUSLY NOTED. (18)FOUND APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS,ALONG WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,UNDER STORAGE CRATES,UNDER PREP TABLES,BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG MOP SINK AND ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP. ALSO NOTED ADDITIONAL DROPPINGS ON PREP BENCH STORING THE RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTINUE WITH AGGRESSIVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY DATE SPECIFIED ON REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHEILDS AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO REMOVE ALL WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER EXPOSED HAND BOWL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jan 13, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. UPON INSPECTION FOUND HOT WATER SOURCE UNDER HAND SINK TURNED OFF PREVENTING PROPER HANDWASHING. ALSO NOTED, ONCE HOT WATER SOURCE TURNED ON, SINK BASIN BECAME CLOGGED AND WATER LEAKED PROFUSELY FROM PIPES UNDER SINK ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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 EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS,UNDER STORAGE CRATES,UNDER PREP TABLES,ALONG REAR WALL NEAR EXIT,BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER,ALONG WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG MOP SINK,ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP AND IN WASHROOM BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL AND UNDER THE WASHBOWL. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO REMOVE ALL WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER EXPOSED HAND BOWL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 12, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.(RICE,SHRIMP,ETC)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND ALSO REMOVE WEEDS FROM AROUND WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE.
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Sep 29, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-15 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES AND MOSQUITOS ON SITE IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ALSO FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER,UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. FOUND HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN REAR WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WASHBOWL IN REAR WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR SINK AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LEAKY PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN PREP AREA.
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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. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND ALSO REMOVE WEEDS FROM AROUND WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hong Li Inc. — New Happy Chop Suey last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hong Li Inc. — New Happy Chop Suey on file is from Jan 25, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hong Li Inc. — New Happy Chop Suey?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hong Li Inc. — New Happy Chop Suey.
Has Hong Li Inc. — New Happy Chop Suey's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hong Li Inc. — New Happy Chop Suey have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hong Li Inc. — New Happy Chop Suey 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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