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KING KONG CHINESE FOOD

1544 W 69TH ST · Chicago, IL 60636

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for KING KONG CHINESE FOOD on .

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975982

Location recorded for this inspection · KING KONG CHINESE FOOD · 1544 W 69TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609890

Location recorded for this inspection · KING KONG CHINESE FOOD · 1544 W 69TH ST

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: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELF BELOW THE PREP TABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA: VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESS GREASE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE EXTERIOR, WIRE AND STEEL SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE SPIDERWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1547477

Location recorded for this inspection · KING KONG CHINESE FOOD · 1544 W 69TH ST

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: SINK FAUCET HANDLES AND COOLER DOOR HANDLES NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR AROUND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME. BASEMENT FLOOR NEEDS CLEEANING, FREE OF SPIDERWEBS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1307526

Location recorded for this inspection · KING KONG CHINESE FOOD · 1544 W 69TH ST

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 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, FRYERS, SHELVES THEY HAVE SOME FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM IS LOW. MUST REPAIR SO THE WATER COME OUT STRONGER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1072347

Location recorded for this inspection · KING KONG CHINESE FOOD · 1544 W 69TH ST

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: PROPERLY LABEL ALL COOKED/PRE-COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS WITH NAME AND DATE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEANER EXTERIOR OF COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG WAAL AND AT CORNERD. MUST CLEAN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1150636

Location recorded for this inspection · KING KONG CHINESE FOOD · 1544 W 69TH ST

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PAPER FROM STORAGE SHELVES REAR PREP AREA.NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE FRONT COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN MICROWAVE, DEFROST FRONT SODA COOLER FREEZER.CLEAN FRONT WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT WAITING AREA.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES NOT PROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
543596

Location recorded for this inspection · KING KONG CHINESE FOOD · 1544 W 69TH ST

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ETC (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP).

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
543577

Location recorded for this inspection · KING KONG CHINESE FOOD · 1544 W 69TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    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 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG NORTH WALL, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES ALONG SOUTH WALL, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H74024 COURT DATE 10-13-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NON-TOXIC PAINT SHELVES IN PREP, STORAGE AND BADEMENT AREAS. REMOVE CARDBOARD OFF SHELVES IN PREP AREA.

  • 33

    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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ETC (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP).

  • 34

    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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, ETC, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.

  • 41

    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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
289308

Location recorded for this inspection · KING KONG CHINESE FOOD · 1544 W 69TH ST

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, ETC

  • 34

    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 NEED CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277076

Location recorded for this inspection · KING KONG CHINESE FOOD · 1544 W 69TH ST

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE CARDBOARD OF SHELVES IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. NON TOXIC PAINT AND SEAL SHELVES AND FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER (CHIPPED PAINT).

  • 33

    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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 34

    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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER FRONT DOOR.

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121 of 154 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1843730.

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