King Kong Chinese Food
Last inspected: Jan 19, 2016
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Public records show nine inspections at King Kong Chinese Food stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 19, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 19, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up nine times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jan 19, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELF BELOW THE PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA: VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESS GREASE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE EXTERIOR, WIRE AND STEEL SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE SPIDERWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING.
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Sep 25, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SINK FAUCET HANDLES AND COOLER DOOR HANDLES NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AROUND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME. BASEMENT FLOOR NEEDS CLEEANING, FREE OF SPIDERWEBS.
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Jul 3, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, FRYERS, SHELVES THEY HAVE SOME FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM IS LOW. MUST REPAIR SO THE WATER COME OUT STRONGER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 9, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL ALL COOKED/PRE-COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS WITH NAME AND DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEANER EXTERIOR OF COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG WAAL AND AT CORNERD. MUST CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 15, 2012
Routine
4 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.REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PAPER FROM STORAGE SHELVES REAR PREP AREA.NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE FRONT COOLER.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN MICROWAVE, DEFROST FRONT SODA COOLER FREEZER.CLEAN FRONT WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.
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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 CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT WAITING AREA.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES NOT PROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Sep 2, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ETC (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP).
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Aug 26, 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 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG NORTH WALL, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES ALONG SOUTH WALL, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H74024 COURT DATE 10-13-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
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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. NON-TOXIC PAINT SHELVES IN PREP, STORAGE AND BADEMENT AREAS. REMOVE CARDBOARD OFF SHELVES IN PREP AREA.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ETC (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP).
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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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, ETC, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 13, 2011
Routine
2 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, ETC
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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 NEED CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Jul 2, 2010
Routine
3 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. REMOVE CARDBOARD OF SHELVES IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. NON TOXIC PAINT AND SEAL SHELVES AND FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER (CHIPPED PAINT).
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER FRONT DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was King Kong Chinese Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at King Kong Chinese Food on file is from Jan 19, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at King Kong Chinese Food?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at King Kong Chinese Food.
Has King Kong Chinese Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at King Kong Chinese Food have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at King Kong Chinese Food 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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