Kam Kong Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2014
64
Score
Across the available record, Kam Kong Cafe has five inspections on file, the first dated 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 12, 2014. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Kam Kong Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 12, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Kam Kong Cafe's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE BULK BAGGED GOODS IN THE REAR AREA. FOUND AND UNOPENED LARGE BAG OF FLOUR INSIDE A PLASTIC WHITE GARBAGE BIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOP COOKING AREAS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE WOK COOKING STATION AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TESTING STRIPS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD PREPARATIONS AREAS. FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS BEING STORED BY THE DRY STORAGE RACKS. ALL FOUND BOXES ON THE FLOOR AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED MANAGER PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT WAERING A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS SITTING ON COUNTER TOPS. ALL WASH CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 17, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND A WALK-IN FREEZER NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION AT THIS TIME. THE WAS NO POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE FREEZER. UNTI WAS TAGGED. UNIT WAS FOUND UNPLUGGED AND NOT USED AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WOK AREA COOKING EQUIPMENT AT SIDES AND UNDERNEATH TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAMGED CEILING TILES AND DIRTY VENT SCREENS ABOVE THE CASH REGISTER AREA IN THE DINING ROOM AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST VENTS AT WOK STATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR MOP SINK IN THE REAR AREA. MOP SINK IS NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE SMALL SILVER REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR NEXT TO THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE RACKS.
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74
Jul 22, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles that had damaged/stains in kitchen prep area, dining areas, shall be repaired/replaced.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in dining areas need detailed cleaning.
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78
Jun 13, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 8, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
11
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL.
19
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUIT ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR AREA. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD. MISSING FILTER ON THE HOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kam Kong Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kam Kong Cafe on file is from Sep 12, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kam Kong Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kam Kong Cafe.
Has Kam Kong Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kam Kong Cafe have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kam Kong Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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