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NEW HONG KONG BUFFET

6249 N MCCORMICK RD · Chicago, IL 60659

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for NEW HONG KONG BUFFET on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638799

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR, ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND ICE CREAM SCOOPERS NOT STORED PROPERLY BETWEEN USE.STORED IN STANDING WATER.MUST STORE PROPERLY.(for example dipper well etc.)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLER USED FOR STORAGE INSIDE MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN.

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Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590346

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

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH DRY FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME: FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED GRIME AND DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT AND CONTAINERS THROUGH-OUT KITCHEN AREAS: COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES (ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH), SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, GRIME ETC.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED GREASE, LITTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGH-OUT ESTABLISHMENT. INCLUDING IN KITCHEN AREAS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, DINING ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR BROKEN WALLS (HOLES AND MISSING TILES) INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. WALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO LIGHTING PROVIDED AT MEN'S WASHROOM,FIXTURE BROKEN.REPAIR ISSUE

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-21-24,REPORT #2589868. #38)6-501.111: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. OVER 200 DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN: ON TOP SHELVES BY STORED FOOD, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHROOM, CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. ALSO INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET LINE AND UNDER BOOTHS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A). TODAY WE STILL OBSERVED OVER 200 MICE DROPPING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE BY THE OPENED FOODS AND IN CONTAINERS,BY THE BAG OF ONIONS ON TOP PREP TABLE. UNDER BOOTHS IN BOTH DINING AREAS. INSIDE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET LINE. STORAGE AREA, DISHMACHINE AREA. OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR GOING UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ONE ON WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ONE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER TRAYLINE. #60) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-17-2023, REPORT#2571427 FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589868

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED ON 2-23-24 KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS PROVIDED ON SITE.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN BY THE FRYER. EMPLOYEE WERE COOKING. UPON REQUEST SOAP WAS PROVIDED BY THE MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER AND TWODDOR REACH-IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS. RAW MEAT STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE READY TO EAT COOKED PASTA WHICH WAS COVERED WITH SARAN WRAP PARTIALLY UNCOVERD. THE ABOVE RAW MEAT LEAKED ON TOP THE SAID FOOD FORMING A PUDDLE OF WATER AND BLOOD. FOODS DISCARDED,APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS.ALL RAW FOODS MUST BE STORED SEPARATED FROM PREPARED FOOD. FOOD INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER STORED ON FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES. OBSERVED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER COOKED FOOD ON ALUMINUM PANS(PORK RIBS,PASTA,VEGGIE) STACKED ON TOP EACHOTHER.FOOD NOT COVERED,BETWEEN PANS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE SELF DISPENSER IN DINING AREA. BLACK SLIME DRIPPNG FROM THE UNIT INTO CUSTOMERS CUPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: IN USE STATIONARY RACK, SINGLE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN 160F. PRESENTLY WATER TEMP OF 124F(AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPS). ALSO NO SANITIZER SOLUTION PROVIDED ON SITE(FINAL RINSE OPPM) NOR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. INFORMATION STICKERS AT SIDE OF UNIT STATES: UNIT COULD BE USED FOR LOW OR HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE: SANITIZER SOLUTION IF MACHINE IS USED AS LOW TEMP. MUST PROVIDE: AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. OR KEEP BOTH(SANITIZER SOLUTION OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR) ON SITE. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK:WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED. 0N 2-23-24 ABOUT 2:30PM TECHNICIAN REPORTED ON SITE AND REPAIR ISSUE AT UNIT:CHANGED LINES AND PROVIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRESENTLY UNIT MAINTAINS 100PPM

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. COLD BUFFET:CUT HONEYDEW AT TEMP OF 52.2F; POTATOE SALAD AT TEMP OF 62.9F; PASTA SALAD AT TEMP OF 58.8F; FRESH CUT FRUIT SALAD(MELONS) AT TEMP OF 46.4F.STORED TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: 3 BUCKETS OF MARINATE PORK AT TEMP OF 48F, 1 PLASTIC CONTAINER OF CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 45.5F,3 LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED NOODLE AT TEMP OF 47.1F TO 48.9F, 5 PIECES COOKOF ED PORK BONE WITH MEAT AT TEMP OF 46.9F,1 LARGE POT OD RAW SHRIMPS AT TEMP OF 46.2F,1 PLASTIC CONTAINER OF CREAM CHEESE AND CHIVES TO FILL PASTRY AT TEMP OF 47.1F. ONE LARGE CARTON BOX OF FRESH EGGS(360 EACH) STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 46.7F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 200, VALUE 800. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: WE OBSERVED COOKED FOOD AND PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. OBSERVED COOKED PORK AND PASTA WITH NO LABELS. ASSORTED COOKED MEAT(CHICKEN,PORK ETC) AND MARINATE FOOD(CHICKEN) WITH NO LABELS.CREAM CHEESE AND CHIVES TO FILL PASTRY NO LABELS. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED, ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PER MANAGER STATEMENT SOME OF THE FOOD WERE COOKED 2 DAYS PRIOR OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:AIR TEMP OF 48.7F TO 49.8F.TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE MENTIONED UNIT: CHICKEN,CREAM CHEESE,EGGS,ETC. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT: " HELD FOR INSPECTION",DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED ON 2-23-24 WALK-IN COOLER WAS REPAIRED AND PRESENTLY MAINTAINS TEMP OF 39F TO 40.7F. UNTAGGED UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO USE AND MONITOR

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH DRY FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME: FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROOPINGS ON SITE.OVER 200 DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN:ON TOP SHELVES BY STORED FOOD,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHROOM,CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.ALSO INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET LINE AND UNDER BOOTHS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA, PIPE AND UNIT ARE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE UNIT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: ONE CLOGGED WASHBOWL AT MEN'S WASHROOM. REPAIR ISSUE. SLOWLY DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK AT PREP AREA BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR ISSUE. ON 2-23-24 SINK WAS REPAIRED NO LONGER SLOWLY DRAINING

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR BROKEN WALLS(HOLES) INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO LIGHTING PROVIDED AT MEN'S WASHROOM,FIXTURE BROKEN.REPAIR ISSUE

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-17-2023, REPORT#2571427 FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS,SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.MUST CLEAN. FOUND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571427

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

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND ABOUT 5 P0UNDS SUSHI AT UNREFRIGERATED BUFFET COUNTER.SUSHI AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE 62.6F AND 62.7F. SUSHI MADE WITH COOKED FISH, RICE, AND CUCUMBER.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.DISPOSED OF 5 POUNDS OF SUSHI VALUE ABOUT 50.00 DOLLARS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS,SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.MUST CLEAN. FOUND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565876

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

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565422

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THREE LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL NEXT TO MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS WITH RUSTY SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE RUST AND KEEP IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED VENT COVERS LOCATED IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561422

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

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS WITH RUSTY SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND KEEP IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED VENT COVERS LOCATED IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560934

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FIVE LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN KTICHEN PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS WITH RUSTY SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND KEEP IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED VENT COVERS LOCATED IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFCATE TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554226

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552517

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2550099

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2550044

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON CHICKEN WINGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED DEAD COCKROACHES ON GLUEBOARDS IN PREP/COOKING AREA, ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA AND IN BUFFET CABINET. MUST REMOVE GLUEBOARDS WITH DEAD INSECTS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. FOUND OVER 500 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES: ALONG THE WALLS IN PREP/COOKING AREA, UNDER PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES, DISHWASHING AREA, FRONT/REAR STORAGE AREAS, DINING AREA UNDERNEATH SEATS, UNDERNEATH BUFFET STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT LICENSE PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE. ADDITIONALLY INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL HANDSINKS, MOPSINK ETC. KEEP ALL EQUIPMENT FREE OF ACCUMULATED GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY INTERIOR IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE WITH WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR WOMENS WASHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT/AROUND KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2497792 ISSUED ON 04-05-21 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK NEAR BACK DOOR. MUST PROVIDE. #16 - OBSERVED BLACK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF SODA POP MACHINE ICE SHOOT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #37 - OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK CONTAINERS (FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON FOOD BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY. #55 - OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. Jul 6, 2021 #55 - OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. VIOLATION 2-112-340

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE COVERED LOCATION AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE PREMISES THAT IS CONSPICOUSLY VISIBLE, INFORMING PATRONS OF THE FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE. VIOLATION 2-112-340

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER EXHIBIT A. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 2-112-340

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510862

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14-OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK NEAR BACK DOOR. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E)-OBSERVED BLACK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF SODA POP MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12-OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK CONTAINERS (FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON FOOD BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11-OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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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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