Ken Fong

6261 N Mccormick Rd, Chicago, IL 60659

Chinese

Last inspected: May 4, 2011

78

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Ken Fong has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from May 4, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Ken Fong since May 4, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Ken Fong's 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Critical latest

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Minor latest

Inspection History

May 4, 2011

Complaint

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL AND DATED ALL THE FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING, ALL THE EXTERIOR AND LID/COVER OF THE BULK CONTAINERS WITH RICE,SUGAR,CORN STARCH AND MAINTAIN, BEHIND THE LID/COVER OF THE PREP COOLER ,WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCKS, FOOD BOXES TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR. FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS,UNDER THE PALLETS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDER THE PALLETS OUTSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE FLOOR IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN I DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE WINDOWS IN THE DINING AREA, MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. WALLS BEHIND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. MUST READJUST THE DOOR THRESHOLD OF THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FAUCET NOZZLE OF THE 3 COMPT SINK NOT REACHING THE 1ST AND THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THE FAUCET NOZZLE OR REPLACE TO REACH ALL THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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Dec 1, 2010

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining exhaust vents(ventilation), exhaust canopy need cleaning.

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Nov 22, 2010

Routine

8 minor violations.

View 8 violations

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: Found/Observed rear exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door(left corner), shall be repair. Citation issued #H000063583, with a court date of 1/06/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezer, coolers, must date and label food items in walk in freezer, coolers.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be replaced.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipmen, walk in cooler, under 3 compartment sink, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors under storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Damaged/Stained ceiling tiles shall be repair/replaced, walls, ceilings in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Light shields in prep area, not clean need detailed cleaning.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean nees cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep area, dining area, and bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ken Fong last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ken Fong on file is from May 4, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ken Fong?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ken Fong.

Has Ken Fong's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ken Fong have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ken Fong 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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