Ping Pong
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Ping Pong has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Apr 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Ping Pong is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 3, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE (3) DOOR PREP COOLER AT PREP AREA NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR AREA ON SOUTH SIDE OF KITCHEN TO CURRENTLY BE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, WITH THE UNIT COLD HOLDING AT 49.7F. UNIT WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, AND MANAGER STATED THEY ARE AWAITING A PART TO COMPLETE REPAIRS. PREP THREE (3) DOOR COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL ENTIRE COOLER/EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF AT LEAST 41F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE THAT IS DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES OF FOOD AND DRINK ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE SIDE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELVES BELOW THE MICROWAVE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK NEAR THE DISH MACHINE AREA TO BE LEAKING FROM THE HOT WATER SHUT OFF VALVE BELOW THE SINK. OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE DISH MACHINE TO BE SLOW DRAINING BUT STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK SHUT OFF VALVE AND SLOW DRAINING SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORING AROUND BUCKETS CONTAINIG CHEMICALS FOR DISH MACHINE AND THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SCRAPE SINK TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. ISNTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA SURROUNDING DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS.
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Jun 3, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINKS DRAIN PIPES LEAKING. MUST REPAIRA AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON BOTH VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOODS/FILERS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 29, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 22, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2555604 DATED ON 05/11/22 NOT CORRECTED-#56 NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK AT PREP AREA BY BUS BOY SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT SAID SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR PREP COOLER RIGHT SIDE DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMUALTED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING VENTILATION COVER/CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER SHELF RACK AT BUS BOY STATION. MUST CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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May 11, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-PASTA 45.9F/46.8F, NOODLES 46.1F/44.6F, EGG ROLLS 51F PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Sep 15, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD ON WALLS AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN BAR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 14, 2019
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Apr 2, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 31, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED AT KITCHEN.(FLOUR, SUGAR, STARCH,ETC.) MUST LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND WOK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Dec 21, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND ONE QUART OF FRESHLY MADE PANANG SAUCE IN A SMALL WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION AT 94F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ABOVE STATED FOOD PRODUCT.APPROXIMATE VALUE $25.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN 140F AND ABOVE AND COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS 40F AND BELOW. THERE WERE NO FOOD TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE GASKETS AROUND 1ST TWO DOORS OF THE 3-DR REFRIGERATOR AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE. FOUND GASKETS FALLING OFF DOORS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 1ST TWO WOK STATIONS AT THE FRONT COOKING LINE. FOUND FLOOR ABOVE WITH WATER AND FOOD DEBRI. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE RICE SCOOPER INSIDE THE LARGE WHITE PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE HANDLE UP SO AS TO NOT CONTAMINATE THE FOOD PRODUCT.
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Sep 2, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE COOKS LINE, TALL REACH-IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE CEILING VENT OF THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE STRONGER, ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Nov 3, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL (BY WALK IN COOLER) DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Oct 27, 2015
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: OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS AROUND DISHMACHNE AND ON DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPSECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS/SHELF RACKS AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND SHELF RACK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL (BY WALK IN COOLER) DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Jun 25, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK NFOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: CUSTOMER'S 2ND WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Nov 4, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOP SINNK CLUTTERED AND NOT CLEAN.
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Jan 23, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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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. FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLETOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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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 IN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE SMALL COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 9, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 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. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 3 SIDES OF BEEF WITH A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 55-59F, A CADE OF EGGS AT 60F, WONTON NOODLES AT 53F, SHRIMP AT 44F, CHICKEN AT 46F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 55# OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $165. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN BOTH VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS IN BOTH PREP AREAS, AND THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ping Pong last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ping Pong on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ping Pong?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ping Pong.
Has Ping Pong's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ping Pong have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ping Pong 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 Ping Pong inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ping Pong is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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