Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for HO FAT LEE CHINESE KITCHEN on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629969
Location recorded for this inspection · HO FAT LEE CHINESE KITCHEN · 1114 S KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS STORED NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED TO LINE THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629516
Location recorded for this inspection · HO FAT LEE CHINESE KITCHEN · 1114 S KEDZIE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610936
Location recorded for this inspection · HO FAT LEE CHINESE KITCHEN · 1114 S KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WOK STATION AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE AND THE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588848
Location recorded for this inspection · HO FAT LEE CHINESE KITCHEN · 1114 S KEDZIE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588663
Location recorded for this inspection · HO FAT LEE CHINESE KITCHEN · 1114 S KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2587991 ON 1/11/24 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. THE PREMISES HAVE A LOG BOOK WITH ONLY 1 INSPECTION REPORT FROM THE LAST YEAR IN THE LOG BOOK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 INSPECTION REPORTS FROM THE LAST YEAR IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587991
Location recorded for this inspection · HO FAT LEE CHINESE KITCHEN · 1114 S KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. THE PREMISES HAVE A LOG BOOK WITH ONLY 1 INSPECTION REPORT FROM THE LAST YEAR IN THE LOG BOOK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 INSPECTION REPORTS FROM THE LAST YEAR IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REMOVE THE DEAD INSECT FROM THE PREP TABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE PREP TABLE LOCATED ACROSS THE TOP FROM THE EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINK.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES FOR THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571776
Location recorded for this inspection · HO FAT LEE CHINESE KITCHEN · 1114 S KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED REAR HANDSINK TO BE INACESSIBLE WITH GRAY BUS TUB STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE OBSTRUCTION AND MAINTAIN HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN REAR DRY STORAGE ARE UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND SANITIZE AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE AREAS UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER FRYERS AND STOVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549710
Location recorded for this inspection · HO FAT LEE CHINESE KITCHEN · 1114 S KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM ANSI ACCREDITED PROGRAM.
CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453507
Location recorded for this inspection · HO FAT LEE CHINESE KITCHEN · 1114 S KEDZIE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2253156
Location recorded for this inspection · HO FAT LEE CHINESE KITCHEN · 1114 S KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR UTENSILS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER BRUSH OFF FOOD DEBRIS WITH DAWN DISH WASHING LIQUID AND STEEL SCOURING PAD, RINSE IN SAME SINK AND THEN PLACED ON RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING UTENSILS. DEMONSTRATED PROPER SET UP DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITHOUT DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DAY FOR TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITHOUT CONTENTS NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA TABLES STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135896
Location recorded for this inspection · HO FAT LEE CHINESE KITCHEN · 1114 S KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135223
Location recorded for this inspection · HO FAT LEE CHINESE KITCHEN · 1114 S KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: ONE OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IS MISSING A LID AND THE MIDDLE LID DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DUMPSTERS MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING LID FROM THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60612
270 of 378 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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