Hong's Union Station, Inc — 65 Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2013
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Score
Going back to 2010, Hong's Union Station, Inc — 65 Chinese Restaurant has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Aug 15, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Hong's Union Station, Inc — 65 Chinese Restaurant dates to Aug 15, 2013.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Aug 15, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FAN COVER AND SPILLS ON RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 22, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOUND NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS(I.E., MEDIUM GREY SIZED PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING BEEF AND CHICKEN).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER FRYERS AND WOK STATIONS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP.ALSO MUST DO SAME AT ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AT 3SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES STAFF RESTROOMS. MUST BE WORKING AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PERSONAL ITEMS BE MUST STORED AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREAS(I.E., PERSONAL BAGS AND PHONES). MUST DECLUTTER BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE LARGE BLACK BAGS STORED NEXT TO THE FREEZER CONTAINING NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS OLD WOKS.
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Dec 10, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ANY GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORING FOOD IN THE FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS. THE DOOR GASKET OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK & AREAS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CAULKING ON THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3-COMP SINK, BETWEEN THE TILES & STAINLESS STEEL, MUST BE REPLACED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ANY PLASTIC THAT IS WRAPPED AROUND THE BOTTOM PIPE(RIGHT SIDE) OF THE 3-COMP SINK, MUST BE REMOVED & FIXED.
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Sep 9, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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 FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES/TABLE TOPS AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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 FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLES, SINKS AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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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 FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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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. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Jan 12, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR GASKET.
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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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Jun 18, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. Observed foodhandlers in rear cooking area, moving a garbage can, or putting dirty pots/utensils - then going back to prepping food, without washing hands.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. All foods stored in walk-in cooler must be covered, dated/labeled.
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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 around grease trap, behind shelves in walk-in cooler need cleaning, due to dirt/food debris.
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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. Filters & any attachments to interior of hood, with heavy grease build-up, must be removed & kept clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hong's Union Station, Inc — 65 Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hong's Union Station, Inc — 65 Chinese Restaurant on file is from Aug 15, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hong's Union Station, Inc — 65 Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hong's Union Station, Inc — 65 Chinese Restaurant.
Has Hong's Union Station, Inc — 65 Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hong's Union Station, Inc — 65 Chinese Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hong's Union Station, Inc — 65 Chinese Restaurant 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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