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HONG KONG BUFFET

6249 N MCCORMICK RD · Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989252

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG KONG BUFFET · 6249 N MCCORMICK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1983114

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG KONG BUFFET · 6249 N MCCORMICK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NOTED FOOD NOT IN SOUND CONDITION. NOTED A BAG OF RICE BEING GNAWED INTO AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE ON TOP OF RICE BAG. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED 40 LBS OF PRODUCT $27.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT THE BUFFET LINE TO BE IMPROPER (HOT AND COLD):CHICKEN 127.2F, EGG FOU YOUNG 131.4F, TACOS 118.4F, COLE SLAW 47.7F, ASSORTED SUSHI (54.3F/47.2F/52.6F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE CONTAINER BY THE DISH WASHING AREA ALL AT THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING ONTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE...NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF KITCHEN SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER BY THE SUSHI PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR NETS OR HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES AT THE PREP AREAS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981370

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG KONG BUFFET · 6249 N MCCORMICK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE...NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF KITCHEN SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER BY THE SUSHI PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA AND EMPLOYEES BATHROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE HOOD OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978918

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG KONG BUFFET · 6249 N MCCORMICK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT THE BUFFET TABLE AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT (HOT AND COLD)TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 56.1F,MEAT BALLS 123.8F, PORK 134.6F, TACOS 112.6F, PIZZA 94.5F, EGG ROLLS (PORK)101.7F, CHICKEN NUGGETS 105.6F, EGG FOO YOUNG 101.7F, CHICKEN 130.8F, COLESLAW 50.9F, MIXED VEGETABLES 48.9F, BROCCOLI 54.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 45 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING ON THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE...NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF KITCHEN SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER BY THE SUSHI PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS (2 DOOR) AND RAILS WITH HEAVY FOOD ACCUMULATION,DIRT AND DEBRIS....ALSO NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA AND EMPLOYEES BATHROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE HOOD OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609676

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG KONG BUFFET · 6249 N MCCORMICK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED CABINETS UNDER ALL BUFFET UNITS WITH DEAD COCKRAOCHES. ALL AREAS UNDER BUFFET UNITS MUST BE CLEANED SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND SANITIARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, bathroom sink in employee's bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVES CONTAINING DRY STORAGE IN KITHCEN UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. DEGREASE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, kitchen storage shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS INFRONT OF DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF GROUT. REGROUT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in employee's bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WOMENS WASHROOM CEILING VENT WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER NEAR REAR REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REMOVE ALL EXCESS CLUTTER. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND FRONT REGISTER AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREA.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506785

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG KONG BUFFET · 6249 N MCCORMICK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, bathroom sink in employee's bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, kitchen storage shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in employee's bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Excess debris and clutter in rear kitchen storage area, shall be removed.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506532

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG KONG BUFFET · 6249 N MCCORMICK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced, prep table lower shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving, lower shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in walk in cooler, and in walk in freezer under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen area under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls, ceiling that had peeling paint in women's bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed., damaged, stained ceiling tiles shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506319

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG KONG BUFFET · 6249 N MCCORMICK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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), reach in cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, under dish machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area by pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473887

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG KONG BUFFET · 6249 N MCCORMICK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473638

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG KONG BUFFET · 6249 N MCCORMICK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED PASTA STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.6F TO 48.9F.A LABEL WAS WITH FOOD PRODUCT WHEN FOOD WAS COOKED:6-11-14. PRE-COOKED MADE/FILLED TACOS AT TEMP OF 48.7F,COOKED MEAT WITH OTHER MIXED FOOD AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46F; SUSHI RICE AT TEMP OF 72.5F TO 73.8,ALL PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 40, VALUE $100.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED ONE OF THE COOK ON THE COOKING LINE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD, COOKING FOOD AND TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE SUCH AS GARBAGE CONTAINER.OBSERVED THE COOK OPENED THE GARBAGE CONTAINER TO DISCARD GARBAGE,THAN OPENED THE REACH-IN COOLER AND WITH BARE HANDS GRABBED COOKED PASTA,AND PREPARED VEGETABLES.NO HAND WASHING, NO FOOD GLOVES.INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER/ OWNER ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN USE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZING SOLUTION,0PPM; OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING POT AND PANS WITHOUT SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK,0PPM.NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP ON PREMISES FEW GIVEN AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.TECHNICIAN CALLED AT 12:00PM,REPORTED ON PREMISES AT 12:15,PROBLEM RESOLVED AT 12:45PM,SANITIZER LINE WITH HOLE.PRESENTLY LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MAINTAINS 100PPM.CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED,100PPM CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND REAR MAIN DOOR OPENED AND THE SCREEN DOOR NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED.POLLEN(WHITE FLOWERS) IN SOME PART OF THE KITCHEN, ON SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLES,ON THE SIDE OF EQUIPMENT,SCREEN PROVIDED AT THE SCREEN DOOR NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN ELEMENT OUT. INSTRUCTED SCREEN DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME DOOR,ALSO SCREEN MATERIAL SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 16 MESH TO THE INCH.TWO FLIES ON PREMISES,OBSERVED WORK STATION HAVING FLY SWAP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-28-14, REPORT #1345815 #34- MUST RE GROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AREA AS WELL AS IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK CLOSEST TO THE WOK COOKING AREA. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #38- MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AND HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMP SINK CLOSEST TO THE REAR KITCHEN FIRE EXIT DOOR #41- MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DE-CLUTTER HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR FIRE EXIT DOOR. SAME VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED TODAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESS GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYERS,MUST SCRAPE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD,FILTERS,FIRE EXTINGUISHER PIPES,AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED ALL SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLES.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS, FOOD AND ICE ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,ALSO FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND ELEVATED ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: STAFF TOILET BOWL WITH DEBRIS AND STAINS,ALSO URINE ODOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID WASHROOM

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER FOR KITCHEN AND SUSHI AREA.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345815

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG KONG BUFFET · 6249 N MCCORMICK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL HOLDING STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND SHELVING ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD BUILD-UP AND DEBRI.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE SODA IN A BOX SHELVING UNIT TO REMOVE STICKY SODA RESIDUE FROM PIPES AND RACKS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT AND AROUNF THE DISH MACHINE AREA AS WELL AS IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK CLOSEST TO THE WOK COOKING AREA. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL GAP/OPENING BETWEEN WALL AND COVING AT THE WALL CORNER CLOSEST TO THE DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM. ALSO DO SAME AT WALL UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3-COMP SINK CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN REAR FIRE EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER COLD WATER PIPE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN FIRE EXIT DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AND HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMP SINK CLOSEST TO THE REAR KITCHEN FIRE EXIT DOOR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE PESPI UPRIGHT 1DR DESSERT REFRIGERATOR AT ALL TIMES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR FIRE EXIT DOOR.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED ONE STAFF MEMBER TAKING CARE OF THE BUFFET TABLE HOLDING AREAS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326405

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG KONG BUFFET · 6249 N MCCORMICK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

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206 of 276 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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