Pho Hung — Hing Kee

2140A S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 20 inspections at Pho Hung — Hing Kee, the earliest from 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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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 17, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 4, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER. IMPROPER: PORK 47.6F, BEEF 49.5F, AND EGG ROLLS AT 48.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 48.1F AT COLD HOLING UNIT. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. MANAGER REPAIRED MACHINE DURING INSPECTION TO 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STAIRWELL TO SECOND FLOOR, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER AND COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN FIRST FLOOR ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 5, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AND WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE (BOTH UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD FOR CHICKEN BONES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. BOX OF RAW CHICKEN BONES THAWING ON A FOOD CART AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADEQUATE THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT THERMOMETERS IN MAJORITY COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: OBSERVED THE DOORS ON THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER NOT ABLE TO REMAIN CLOSE. THE COOLER IS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE GREASE TRAP FOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET AND IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET. ALSO, OBSERVED CLUTTER BEHIND THE BAR ON THE SCOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH STANDING WATER INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS, ALSO THE FLOORS NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION (DISHMACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED TO GET DISHWASHING MACHINE SERVICED TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. MACHINE WAS REPAIRED BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE FIRST FLOOR, DIM SUM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID SUSHI RICE ANALYSIS LETTER (LAST TEST OBSERVED WAS DONE IN 2015) OR pH TEST KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SUSHI RICE ANALYSIS LETTER OR OBTAIN A pH TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER ARRIVAL, WITH EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UPSTAIRS REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED DOUGH BEING PREPARED IN MIXING BOWL AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MENTIONED PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AND WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE (BOTH UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD FOR CHICKEN BONES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. BOX OF RAW CHICKEN BONES THAWING ON A FOOD CART AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADEQUATE THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT THERMOMETERS IN MAJORITY COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DOORS ON THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER NOT ABLE TO REMAIN CLOSE. THE COOLER IS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE GREASE TRAP FOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH STANDING WATER INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS, ALSO THE FLOORS NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET AND IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET. ALSO, OBSERVED CLUTTER BEHIND THE BAR ON THE SCOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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May 17, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOODS IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CARTS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN VENTS ON CEILING IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BOTH GREASE TRAPS AT END OF COOKING EQUIPMENT LINE AND AT DISHMACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT CLEANED AS GREASE OBSERVED SEEPING ON OUTSIDE OF UNIT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION; INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 21, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 3-301.11(B) OBSERVED SUSHI CHEF TOUCHING READY TO EAT AVOCADO WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS, DISCARD SAID FOODS AND ALWAYS USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO TOUCH ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED CHOPSTICKS AND FORKS BEING PRESET ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO PRESET TABLEWARE OR PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR TABLEWARE OR SET TABLEWARE UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL. 4-502.13 OBSERVED SEASHELLS BEING USED AS SUSHI PLATES, OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER AND SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS, AND GROCERY BAGS BEING REUSED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED WOK STATION AND THE GASKETS OF SOME PREP COOLER NEED TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR PANEL AND SIDE WALLS OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH AN ACCUMULATED BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE PIPES AND GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-301.14 OBSERVED A FEW VENTS MISSING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTORS REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Dec 13, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-303.11(B) OBSERVED A LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT A CHLORINE LEVEL OF 0 PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SANITIZING LEVEL OF 50PPM-200PPM AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON-SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN. MANAGER POSTED THE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING ON THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW AND ALWAYS KEEP OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED CHOPSTICKS AND FORKS BEING PRESET ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO PRESET TABLEWARE OR PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR TABLEWARE OR SET TABLEWARE UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SEASHELLS BEING USED AS SUSHI PLATES, OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER AND SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS, AND GROCERY BAGS BEING REUSED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED WOK STATION AND THE GASKETS OF SOME PREP COOLER NEED TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR PANEL AND SIDE WALLS OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH AN ACCUMULATED BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE PIPES AND GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-301.14 OBSERVED A FEW VENTS MISSING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTORS REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jul 9, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AS REQUIRED ON MENU FOR SERVICE OF RAW FOODS SERVED (SUSHI); MUST PROVIDE. INFORMATION SHEET GIVEN TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NO LAB LETTER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED VERIFYING THE PH AND WATER ACTIVITY LEVEL OF THE SUSHI RICE; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LETTER MUST BE PROVIDED BY AN APPROVED LABORATORY VERIFYING THAT THEIR SUSHI RICE HAS BEEN TESTED AND THAT IT MUST BE UPDATED EVERY FIVE YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM DECEMBER 18, 2018 AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES TOPS AND BOTTOMS, STORAGE SHELVES, SLICER AND STORAGE RACKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DEBRIS. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN PIPES CONNECTED TO THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK AND THE BOOSTER AT THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE GREASE, ALSO CLEAN PIPES CONNECTED TO THE GREASE TRAP AT THE WOK COOKING STATION TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON EDGES OF SHELVES. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND RUST STAINS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Dec 18, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS(BAGS) FOR FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZERS OR REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER ON TOP OF 2-DR REFRIGERATORS/FREEZERS AND UNDER PREP TABLES. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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Jun 22, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD (SHRIMP,SALMON) WHILE PREPARING SUSHI ROLL. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SUSHI ROLL AND NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED/CRACKED TOILET IN WOMENS RESTROOM AND PROVIDE PROPER FITTING LID FOR TANK OF TOILET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS OF MEAT JUICES, FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING AND AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN COVERS FOOR BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Feb 7, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IS NOT PERMITTED. ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST 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: CEILING WITH DUST BUILD UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 15, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR PREP REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN OF STANDING WATER AND ALL REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS AT INTERIOR BOTTOM. CLEAN ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN UNDER PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA AND AT REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING TILES OF FOOD STAINS ABOVE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEDN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS ON HAIR RESTRAINTS IN KITCHEN AREA.
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78
Mar 21, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN PIPING AROUND AND BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE RECEPTORS AT THE TWO AND THREE COMP SINKS TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.
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Mar 14, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND THREE POUNDS OF FRESH CLAMS IN A BOWL ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE REAR EXIT AND STORAGE AREA WITHOUT A SHELLFISH TAG. INSTRUCTED THAT A SHELLFISH TAG MUST BE WITH THE CLAMS UNTIL THEY ARE ALL DEPLETED AND TAG MUST REMAIN ON FILE FOR NINETY DAYS. CLAMS DISGARDED AT THIS TIME BY THE OWNER. THREE POUNDS VALUED AT $20.OO. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(B2)
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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: OBSERVED SIXTY MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, ON THE TABLE WITH THE MEAT SLICER, ON THE STORAGE CART AND RACK WHERE DISHES ARE STORED NEXT TO THE MOP SINK AND BEHIND THE SUSHI COUNTER BEHIND A SHELF. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF FREEZERS, SLICER ON PREP TABLE, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE CARTS IN KITCHEN STORING DISHES AND FOOD ITEMS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. OBSERVED A FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM FULL OF WATER; MUST CORRECT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA AND KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST REMOVE DUST FROM THE FAN COVER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN PIPING AROUND AND BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE RECEPTORS AT THE TWO AND THE THREE COMP SINK TO EMOVE BUILD-UP. CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK TO REMOVE DIRT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANGING RACK TO STORE MOPS AND BROOMS.
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Nov 18, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO USE PROEPR FOOD STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARD BOARD BOXES USE AS SHELF COVERING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE. FOO DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 5, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS THROUGH OUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DRIPPING AND CONDENSATION AT REAR VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEATING AREA ACROSS FROM BAKERY TABLE AT FRONT WITHOUT A SNEEZE GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SEATING OR INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND SUSHI STATION IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED PAINT, EXPOSED DRY WALL, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE ON WALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES IN ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT CERTIFIED, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Aug 18, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR TOP AND BOTTOM PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA WITH A MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE BAGS IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS; INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN SUSHI PREP AREA IN FRONT OF RESTAURANT TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE, INTERIOIR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, CLEAN AND PAINT RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN TOPS, BOTTOM SHELVES AND UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES TO REMOVE RESIDUE FROM FOOD, SPILLS AND GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE, FOOD, PLASTIC, CARDBOARD, BOTTLES AND BOTTLE CAPS. CLEAN AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SUCH AS SINKS, DISHMACHINE, UTILITY SINK, PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN, VENTS IN HOODED AREA OVER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, EQUIPMENT ATTACHED TO WALL (FIRE SYSTEM) TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE, VENT FAN IN MENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMENS WASHROOM AND FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND PAINT THE EXTERIORS OF THE GREASE RECEPTORS IN KITCHEN AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPS SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND BROOMS; HANG ON RACK PROVIDED AT UTILITY SINK TO DRY.
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Feb 14, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT (USING A NON TOXIC PAINT) OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO WALK IN COOLER AND BY DISH MACHINE/3-COMP. SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ANY/ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT (LARGE OVEN) FROM REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBORING AREAS FOR PESTS.
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Feb 7, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED FROM REPORT #583207 DATED-02-28-11: 30- INSTRUCTED TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY AT SUSHI BAR AND DINING AREA FOR HOT POT DISH. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND NOT USE SHOPPING BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. 32-PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND DISH MACHINE, BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND HAND WASH SINK AT SUSHI PREP AREA. 33-CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, GREASE TRAPS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PREP RACKS, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. 34-CLEAN FLOORS AROUND DISH MACHINE, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. 35-REM0VE STAINS FROM CEILING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOM. 40-PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT (USING A NON TOXIC PAINT) OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS ON EACH UNIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO WALK IN COOLER AND BY DISH MACHINE/3-COMP. SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ANY/ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT (LARGE OVEN) FROM REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBORING AREAS FOR PESTS.
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Feb 28, 2011
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 4 WHOLE COOKED CHICKENS AT 45.2F, 6LBS OF COOKED EGGS AT 47.2F, 3LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 45.4F. ALL PRODUCTS WERE COOLED ON 02/27/11. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID ITEMS. APPROXIMATE VALUE $130.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. INSTRUCTED TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY AT SUSHI BAR AND DINING AREA FOR HOT POT DISH. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND NOT USE SHOPPING BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS, PLATES, DISHES, CUPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND DISH MACHINE, BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND HAND WASH SINK AT SUSHI PREP AREA. REPAIR CRACKED SLIDING DOORS AT SUSHI DISPLAY CASE. REMOVE MILK CRATES AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING. REPLACE WORN DISH HOLDERS, BUS PAN CONTAINERS, AND PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, GREASE TRAPS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PREP RACKS, BULK FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND TOILET IN MENS TOILET ROOM, AROUND DISH MACHINE, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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. REMOVE STAINS FROM CEILING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOM, CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND DINING AREA. REPLACE VENT COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD AT SUSHI PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE SELF CLEANING LARGE OVEN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES. PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WASH CLOTHS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pho Hung — Hing Kee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pho Hung — Hing Kee on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pho Hung — Hing Kee?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Pho Hung — Hing Kee.

Has Pho Hung — Hing Kee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pho Hung — Hing Kee have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pho Hung — Hing Kee means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Pho Hung — Hing Kee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pho Hung — Hing Kee is inspected roughly once per year on average.