Kowloon Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 29, 2015
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Score
Kowloon Restaurant appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 29, 2015. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The most recent inspection at Kowloon Restaurant is from Jun 29, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Kowloon Restaurant on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 29, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAG.--------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE (NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN COOLERS).-------INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AND IN FRONT PREP AREA, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM IN REAR. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 20, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front cabinet shelving, doors had exposed raw wood, shall be reapired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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 equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage room closet not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceiling in kitchen prep area that had holes, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, walls in kitchen area not Clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inchess off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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May 20, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: No backflow prevention device to the mop sink.Must provide,maintain.
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May 9, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violation(s) not corrected from inspection report # 1307217 Dated:02/13/2013: 30 Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer. 05/13/2013 33 Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of ice machine need cleaning. rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed). 05/13/2013 34 Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). 05/13/2013 36 Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed). 05/13/2013 38 Exhaust vents(ventilation) inwalk in cooler, cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning. 05/13/2013 Must correct all violations noted by 5/16/14. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: No backflow prevention device to the mop sink,Must provide and maintain Kitchen Exposed handsink is slow draining;Must repair and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Remove clutter inside the rear closet, cleaning equipment not stored properly.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoops must be properly stored and inverted in a clean container not inside the ice machine.
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Feb 13, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of ice machine need cleaning. rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) inwalk in cooler, cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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May 1, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 19, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 557416,06-23-11 NOT CORRECTED ,NOW SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED,#33 BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELVES,ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLES AND COOLERS NOT CLEANED,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE, # 34 FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS,#43 ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER; GIVEN 5 DAYS 04-26-12 TO CORRECT 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. SHELVES IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN 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. CEILING HOLE IN PREP AREA MUST BE SEALED OR REPLACE CEILING
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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. UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NEAR DOOR OF PREP AREA MUST BE REMOVED
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Jun 23, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods in coolers not properly labeled or dated. instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Bulk storage containers, cooking equipment, exhaust hood, dry goods storage shelves, ice machine, prep tables and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.
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Apr 13, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 6, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH GREASE ON THE LID OF THE CONTAINER AND GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER. SURROUNDING AREA OF THE GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEANED, WITH GARBAGE AND DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREA AND THE GREASE CONTAINER LID AND AROUND THE RIM. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
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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. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER. NEED TO CLEAN ALL THE LID AND EXTERIOR OF ALL THE BULK CONTAINER WITH FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR,STARCH,ETC AND MAINTAIN. AND MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE BULB BY THE HOOD.
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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. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER IN THE PREP AREA, INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, UNDER THE CART WITH THE MEAT CUTTER, AND MAINTAIN.
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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. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD .
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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. SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. NO WORKING DRAIN ST0PPER FOUND.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kowloon Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kowloon Restaurant on file is from Jun 29, 2015. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kowloon Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Kowloon Restaurant.
Has Kowloon Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kowloon Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kowloon Restaurant 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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