Kim Long Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
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Kim Long Restaurant appears in inspection records 20 times, starting in 2012. The most recent visit was on Oct 23, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Kim Long Restaurant trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 05/21/2024, REPORT #2595003. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK AND SMALL DRY FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVING/COOKING SPOONS, BOWLS, PLATES, AN TO GO CONTAINTERS NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE SINK STOPPER MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 21, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE, PASTA) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PATIO IN REAR EXIT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 14, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE, PASTA, CHICKEN) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING WHEN DRAINING THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND WASTE WATER IS COLLECTED WITH BUCKET. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PATIO IN REAR EXIT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 4, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14-- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 28, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/6/2022, REPORT #2564939. #37-FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR, ETC). #47- OBSERVED MEAT STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN THE 2-DOOR FREEZER. OBSERVED LARGE METAL GARBAGE CANS BEING USED FOR THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NEXT TO THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS AND GABAGE CANS, AND TO STORE ALL FOOD INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. #57-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. #58-ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 6, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR, ETC).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND PERSONAL EMPLOYEE FOOD STORED THROUGHOUT THE SLIDING 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT DRINK PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE PERSONAL FOOD IN A DESIGNATED AREA WITHIN THE COOLER THAT IS COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE FACILITY'S FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN THE 2-DOOR FREEZER. OBSERVED LARGE METAL GARBAGE CANS BEING USED FOR THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NEXT TO THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS AND GABAGE CANS, AND TO STORE ALL FOOD INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Mar 1, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SIDES OF THE WOK COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE A SURFACE THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING OR FOR STORAGE THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE CRATES FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING/STORAGE THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN EACH UNISEX RESTROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Feb 16, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.0 F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND EGGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HAM AND SHRIMP AT 47 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9/11/2019 REPORT #2312135 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #51 (5-205.15) THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT REPAIRED THE PREP HANDWASHING SINK BEFORE END OF INSPECTION AND IT IS NOW DRAINING PROPERLY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP AREA/DISH HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH PLASTIC IN THE SINK BASIN AND A CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PLASTIC (ALSO IN THE BASIN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN EACH UNISEX RESTROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS FOR EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED PER OSHA STANDARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WRITTEN RECORD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING OR FOR STORAGE THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE CRATES FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING/STORAGE THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SIDES OF THE WOK COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE A SURFACE THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Sep 26, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP SUPPLY KIT TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON YOUR CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2312135 ON 9/11/19 NOT CORRECTED: 60 - 8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2222916 ON 9/25/18 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ORIENTAL COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA. 49 - 4-602.13: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER, THE SHELVING IN THE REACH IN COOLERS, AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. 55 - 6-501.12(A): OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL WALL BASES THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE LAUNDRY AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT NEAR THE LAUNDRY AREA AND GREASE TRAP.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 24, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2312135 ON 9/11/19 NOT CORRECTED: 36 - 4-302.12: **PF** Food Temperature Measuring Devices OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. 60 - 8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2222916 ON 9/25/18 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ORIENTAL COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA. 49 - 4-602.13: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER, THE SHELVING IN THE REACH IN COOLERS, AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. 55 - 6-501.12(A): OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL WALL BASES THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP SUPPLY KIT TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON YOUR CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 11, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HAM AT 51.8F, BEEF AT 50.9F, CHICKEN AT 44.6F, PORK AT 52.3F, AND EGGS AT 55F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF OF FOOD OWRTH $25. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.3F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND EGGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP SUPPLY KIT TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON YOUR CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED THE WATER BACKING UP IN THE SINK WHEN THE WATER IS RUNNING TO WASH HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT CAN BE USED PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2222916 ON 9/25/18 NOT CORRECTED: 16 - 4-602.11(E)(4): OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. 38 - 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ORIENTAL COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA. 49 - 4-602.13: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER, THE SHELVING IN THE REACH IN COOLERS, AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. 55 - 6-501.12(A): OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL WALL BASES THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 - 6-201.15: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR MATS TO BE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. 58 - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 25, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(E)(4): OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED FOOD INSIDE THE COOLERS WITHOUT ANY LABELS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA WITH 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE ALL ENTRYWAYS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ORIENTAL COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11(A)(2): OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER, THE SHELVING IN THE REACH IN COOLERS, AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A): OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL WALL BASES THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.15: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR MATS TO BE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 23, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Upon inspection no one on site with the food sanitation when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served(cooked white rice, cooked beef)ect.violation serious 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: Inspection report summary not displayed and visible to all customers serious violation 7-42-010B
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION#45 FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: needs to label food in reach in cooler and walk in cooler. needs to use containers not paper bag.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: observed the cooking equipment covered in foil small range in kitchen area, and noticed towels cover food items, also noticed using plastic bags for food storage.
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Jun 27, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSER UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN DISH AREA,PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYER,RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,WOK STATION,ALL STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BASEMENT,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH OPEN TOE SHOES.MUST PROVIDE ENCLOSED TOE SHOES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 28, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT COVERED IN FOIL, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOOR NOT CLEAN, ALSO REAR OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRYER NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE CAULK/RECAULK.
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May 10, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR(LID HAS EXPOSED INSTULATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER/BAGGIES,ZIPLOC ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR HANDSINK DRAINING SLOW, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Sep 25, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT BY GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Apr 16, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF WITHOUT SOAP & TOWELS AT REAR PREP AREA HANDSINK & NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK.SOAP & TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED.MUST PROVIDE & MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED DISPLAYED & VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE & POST SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES TO BE VIEWED.A SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN & POSTED TODAY. (SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD OF VENTILATION ,FOOD FROM INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT & IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENING IN BRICK WALL AT REAR DOOR.MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKE THERMOMETER IN 2- DOOR COOLER.
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May 9, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., BASEMENT BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, MUST REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATES AND LABELS ON ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER
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Oct 18, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Air gap not maintained at grease trap in basement. Instructed to elevate drainline at air gap.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kim Long Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kim Long Restaurant on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kim Long Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Kim Long Restaurant.
Has Kim Long Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kim Long Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kim Long Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Kim Long Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kim Long Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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