Hong Sik in — Leif's Home Cooking
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2016
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Score
Going back to 2011, Hong Sik in — Leif's Home Cooking has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 3, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Hong Sik in — Leif's Home Cooking scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SHELVING IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN DEEP FREEZER NEEDS DEFROSTING AND CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALL,CEILING IN THE PREP AREA,FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED THE REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE ITEM NOT NEEDED AND ORGANIZE STOCK AND OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
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Feb 4, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL (1) BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS FRONT AND REAR THROUGHOUT PREMISES,HAS DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRI AND DETAIL CLEAN THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOLER ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE TABLE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ON TABLE ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ESPECIALLY NEAR AND AROUND DEEP FRYER,HAS HEAVEY ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP, AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOORS IN PREP AND DISHWSHING AREA INSTRUCED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Aug 15, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR PREP TABLE, REAR #10 CAN OPENER, 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: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON FLOOR UNDER FLOOR MATS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING TILE FRONT ABOVE TV, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Mar 13, 2014
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD IN REFRIGERATION FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP OR OUT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELVES AND LEGS TO PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL, INTERIORS OF ALL CABINETS & STORAGE DRAWERS IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, ICE MACHINE(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR), ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS(INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS), 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COUNTER USED TO STORE CLEAN DISHES, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS UNDERNEATH ALL TABLES IN THE DINING ROOM AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN DINING AREA. CLEAN WALLS, DOORS , LOWER EXTERIOR SECTIONS OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT WHERE NOT CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM ALL AREAS IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA(FROM SHELVES AND INSIDE CABINETS).
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITARY SOLUTION.
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Mar 6, 2014
Routine
17 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: SMALL REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 47.1F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST TEMPERATURE DIAL AND/OR HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: HAM-61.1F, PRE-COOKED SAUSAGE-57.7F, COOKED TOFU PATTIES-61.4F, EGGS-45.6F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED OR HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE HOT. PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. 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: 25 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND IN CABINETS UNDER SODA DISPENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THESE AREAS, AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED FEBRUARY 5, 2013 ON REPORT# 1296274 NOT CORRECTED:-33- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CABINETS,DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND REAR STORAGE UNITS AND BOTTOM PREP TABLES.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.-34-OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON ALL FLOORS BEHIND,BETWEEN.ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES,AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS OF DEBRIS.-35-LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN CEILING AT FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DEBRIS/MAINTAIN.-36-LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED OVER PREP TABLE-MUST SHIELD.-41- FOUND DIRTY MOP WATER AND MOP IN REAR-MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE. NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD IN REFRIGERATION FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP OR OUT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELVES AND LEGS TO PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL, INTERIORS OF ALL CABINETS & STORAGE DRAWERS IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, ICE MACHINE(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR), ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS(INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS), 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COUNTER USED TO STORE CLEAN DISHES, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLTION #29.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN DINING AREA. CLEAN WALLS, DOORS , LOWER EXTERIOR SECTIONS OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT WHERE NOT CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM ALL AREAS IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA(FROM SHELVES AND INSIDE CABINETS).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITARY SOLUTION.
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Feb 5, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CABINETS,DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND REAR STORAGE UNITS AND BOTTOM PREP TABLES.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON ALL FLOORS BEHIND,BETWEEN.ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES,AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS OF DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN CEILING AT FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DEBRIS/MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED OVER PREP TABLE.MUST SHIELD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST PAN IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.ALSO FOUND DIRTY MOP WATER AND MOP IN REAR.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE.
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Dec 6, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily CONTINUE TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GRILL AND TABLE UNDER GRILL FROM REPORT 537720. 11/28/11.
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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 IN REAR STORAGE AREA. AS LISTED ON REPORT 537720 11/28/11.
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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.NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE FRONT AS LISTED IN REPORT 537720 11/28/11.
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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.NEED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB IN FRONT DINNING AREA AS LISTED ON REPORT 537720 11/28/11.
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Nov 28, 2011
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.OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN FRONT STOREAG AREA IN CABINET AND BEHIND SODA MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE AREAS.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN SIDES OF REAR GRILL, AND UNDER GRILL.
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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 IN REAR STORAGE 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.OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE WATER DAMAGED FRONT DINNING AREA, NEED TO REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN FRONT DINNING AREA.
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Jan 12, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED THE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS: SPOONS, FORKS, AND KNIFES NOT INVERTED (HANDLE SIDE UP) INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE.
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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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN FRONT SODA COOLER, JET SPRAY MACHINE,COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, REAR STOVE, FRYER, INTERIOR CABINETS AND IN REAR EXTERIOR OR CABINET, FRYER, STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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.OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN FRONT DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED THE FRONT LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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.OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT TWO DISH MACHINES 1 REAR 1 PREP NOT IN USE BUT HOOKED UP NOT COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE NO SANITIZER MACHINE TAGGED INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MUST CONVERT TO 100PPM SANITIZER. OR REMOVE BOTH FROM PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hong Sik in — Leif's Home Cooking last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hong Sik in — Leif's Home Cooking on file is from Mar 3, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hong Sik in — Leif's Home Cooking?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Hong Sik in — Leif's Home Cooking.
Has Hong Sik in — Leif's Home Cooking's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hong Sik in — Leif's Home Cooking have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hong Sik in — Leif's Home Cooking 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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