HONG KONG BUFFET

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #472146 DATED 12/08/10.#30 FOUND SOME FOOD IN COOLERS, FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY DATED, LABELED, MUST DATE AND LABEL FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.#32-COOLER SHELVING, STORAGE SHELVING THAT HAD PEELING PAINT RUST SHALL BE REPAIR/REPLACED. WALK IN COOLER SHELVING RACKS, PREP TABLE LOWER SHELVING THAT HAD RUST, PEELING PAINT SHALL BE REPAIR/REPLACED.#33-NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLER SHELVING, DOOR TRACKS OF COOLER,NEED DETAIL CLEANING(CREVICES). NON FOOD SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT THAT HAD EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP, NEED DETAILED CLEANING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. STORAGE BINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING.#34- FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN KITCHEN AREAS NOT CLEAN,HAD EXCESS GREASE BUILT UP,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, PRIVATE ROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.#35- WALLS, CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, NEED DETAILED CLEANING, WALLS, CEILING IN THE REAR KITCHEN STORAGE AREA NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING. WALLS /CEILING THAT HAD PEELING PAINT, RUST IN THE BATHROOMS,REAR AND FRONT STORAGE AREAS SHALL BE REPAIR.#38- EXHAUST CANOPY HAD EXCESS GREASE BUILT UP NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING,EXHAUST VENTS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS, AND BATHROOMS NOT CLEAN, NEED DETAILED CLEANING.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. .

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE CAULK THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE DISH MACHINE. CAULKING WORN OUT. MISSING DRAIN STOPPER IN THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER IN 3 COMPT SINK.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE. CRACKED BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER, MUST REPLACE. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB BY THE BUFFET TABLE TO SHATTERED PROOFED BULB.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN THE DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING IN ONE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE HOT AND COLD HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items in coolers, freezers not properly dated, labeled, must date and label food items in coolers, freezers.

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

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks of cooler, pop dispensing unit need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment that had excess grease build up need detailed cleaning throughout premises.Storage bins need detailed cleaning.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, in kitchen prep areas not clean had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning. floors in rear storage areas, bathrooms, and private room not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls, ceilings in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, walls, ceiling in rear kitchen storage areas need detailed cleaning.Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, rust in rear, front storage areas, and bathrooms shall be repair.Damaged, stained ceiling tiles shall be repair/replaced.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep areas, bathrooms, storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, storage areas, walk in cooler, coolers, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION IN REAR PREP AREA. FOUND SCOOPS WITH OVER 1/4" DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE SUGAR AND FLOUR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR. NOTED CRAB LIKE SUBSTANCE IN SUGAR AND BLACK SUBSTANCE IN FLOUR IN SAME AREA. NOTED IN PREP COOLER PREP BOWLS PLACED ON TOP OF UNPROTECTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. NOTED DEBRIS IN OPEN CAN BY WOK STATION. NOTED FREEZER FROST ON UNCOVERED PREPARED DUMPLINGS AND WONTONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL UTENSILS, COVER ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, TRAIN FOOD HANDLERS ON CROSS CONTAMINATION. THE FOODS WERE DISPOSED AND DENATURED AS FOLLOWS: NOODLES, SUGAR, FLOUR, DUMPLINGS, SAUCE, WONTON. TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS, VALUE $400. ALL WEIGHT AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION 57991-15

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ADULT ROACHES AND 1 BABY ROACH IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT HIS PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND TO CONTROL ACTIVITY. CITATION # 57991-15.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #88212 DATED 1.11.10 WERE NOT CORRECTED: # 33 ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND ALL FOOD STORAGE UTENSILS SHALL BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED DAILY. ALL UNTENSILS SHALL BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED AFTER EACH USAGE. NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING NOT CLEAN. NEED DETAIL CLEANING. (ALL CREVICES). INCLUDED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. # 38 EXHAUST CANOPY HAD EXCESS BUILD UP NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING, EXHAUST VENTILATION IN PREP AREA. CITATION #57992-16

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM INCLUDING TOILET COVER AND LIGHT SWITCH.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, walk in cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean nedd detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under cooking equipment, storage shelving, under dish machine not clean need detailed cleaning.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas need detailed cleaning.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.damaged/broken light shields in prep area shall be replaced.light shields in prep areas, bathrooms need cleaning

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust canopy had excess build up needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, dining areas, and bathrooms need cleaning.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.excess clutter in storage room shall be removed.