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NEW HONG KONG BUFFET

6249 N MCCORMICK RD · Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant

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

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Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2498061

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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497792

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

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

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF SODA POP MACHINE ICE SHOOT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. CHICKEN NUGGETS FOUND AT 92.5F AND COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT 94.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT HOLDING FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 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: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED LOCATED BY REAR BACK DOOR. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

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

  • 55

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366204

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366051

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AND ALSO FOUND 3 LIVE ROACHES ALONG RUBBER GASKETS AROUND PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR ANOTHER SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN/TORN RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER DOOR IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AND IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN REAR STORAGE AREA FOR ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365815

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A DEBRIS (IN CORNERS) ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS ON ALL FOOD ARTICLES STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD, IN ENGLISH; AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH BOOTHS, UNDER HOT AND COLD HOLDING BUFFET UNIT, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DINING AND IN PREP/COOKING AREA, INSIDE CABINETS, ON STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT (FRONT DISPLAY AREA, DINING AREA, KITCHEN AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSE PEST CONTROL FOR ANOTHER SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ONTO ALL THE OUTSIDE SURFACES AND THE INTERIORS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE STORAGE SHELVING, THE CABINETS, COUNTERS, ON FOOD CONTAINERS, INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT, IN THE CASHIER AREA, INSIDE REFRIGERATORS, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE THE BOOTHS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM HANDWASH SINKS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF FACILITY NOT CLEAN: THE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, THE TOILET ROOMS, AND THE HALLWAYS THE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FACILITY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INFRONT AREA, DINING AREA, PREP/COOKING AREA AND STORAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES BY MOPSINK MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: ADDITIONAL CLEANING ON ALL THE VENTILATION HOODS, EXHAUST VENTILATION FANS IN THE TOILET ROOMS, THE KITCHEN, AND THE DINING AREA. CLEAN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365699

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN MACHINES AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS ON ALL FOOD ARTICLES STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD, IN ENGLISH; AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 500 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT OUT ENTIRE FACILITY, TWO LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE KITCHEN, AND TWO DEAD MICE ONE UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND ONE UNDER THE KITCHEN GRILL. AT THIS TIME. DROPPINGS HAVE BEEN SIGHTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR, AT THE WALL BASES IN THE KITCHEN/HALLS/DINING AREA/FOOD STORAGE/FOOD PREP, THE WALLS, THE CABINETS, SHELVING, COUNTERS, ON FOOD CONTAINERS, INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT, CASHIER AREA, DISPLAY AREA, DINING AREA, TOILET ROOMS, INSIDE REFRIGERATORS, IN THE HALLWAYS, INSIDE THE BOOTHS. MUST REMOVE INFESTATION OF PESTS FROM PREMISE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ENTIRE FACILITY. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: - OBSERVED FOODS AND FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE KITCHEN. MUST STORE ALL FOODS 6" OFF THE FLOOR ON SHELVING THAT PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: - OBSERVED CUPS STORED INSIDE THE DRY BULK ITEMS AND DIRECTLY ON THE FOOD ITEMS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES AND STORE SCOOPS WITH THE HANDLES UP. -

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: - OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ONTO ALL THE OUTSIDE SURFACES AND THE INTERIORS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE STORAGE SHELVING, THE CABINETS, COUNTERS, ON FOOD CONTAINERS, INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT, IN THE CASHIER AREA, INSIDE REFRIGERATORS, INSIDE THE BOOTHS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM HANDWASH SINKS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION AND ORGANIZE REMAINING ARTICLES TO BE STORED ON SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED EXTREME DEBRIS, AND DIRT ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT FACILITY: ON THE FLOOR, AT THE WALL BASES IN THE KITCHEN/HALLS/DINING AREA/FOOD STORAGE/FOOD PREP, THE WALLS, THE CABINETS, CASHIER AREA, DISPLAY AREA, DINING AREA, TOILET ROOMS, IN THE HALLWAYS, INSIDE THE BOOTHS, THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE FACILITY. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF FACILITY IN POOR REPAIR: THE FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREAS, KITCHEN, THE TOILET ROOMS, AND THE HALLWAYS THE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FACILITY. -

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON ALL THE VENTILATION HOODS. MUST REMOVE GREASE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION FANS IN THE TOILET ROOMS, THE KITCHEN, AND THE DINING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2346139 ON 11/22/19: GREASE BUILD-UP IN BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND WOK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. -

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2346139

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

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP IN BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND WOK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUIL-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345651

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH TWO OF THE DINING TABLES AND CHAIRS,ABOUT 10 DROPPINGS, BEHIND THE PEPSI COOLERS ABOUT 15 DROPPINGS; UNERNEATH COOLERS AND CABINET BESIDE THE KITCHEN AREA ABOUT 20 DROPPINGS; UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ABOUT 10 DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND INFORMED THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL TECNICIAN ALSO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH ALL OVER THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE INSIDE OF THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE SODA MACHINE AND INSIDE THE CABINET IN THE SUSHI AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP IN BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND WOK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER,BEHIND ALL COOLERS,UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE CLASS FOR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300533

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2294098

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE UNUSED GRILL AND STOVE IN THE FRONT AREA APPROXIMATELY 25 AND BEHIND THE BOOTH APPROXIMATELY 15 TOTAL. AND ALSO FOUR DEAD ROACHES UNDERNEATH THE CABINET OF HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, AND DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION OF PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) MUST CLEAN SHELVING AND FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, FRONT COOKING AREA WITH UNUSED GRILL AND STOVE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DRY THE FLOOR AFTER MOPPING TO PREVENT ACCIDENT.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288260

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

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE SLIDING GLASS DOOR SERVICE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) MUST CLEAN SHELVING AND FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE SNEEZE GUARDS OF THE 3 BUFFET ISLANDS WITH FOOD STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT BULBS HOLDER IN THE BUFFET ISLAND WITH FOOD STAINED AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282643

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

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE SLIDING GLASS DOOR SERVICE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN SHELVING AND FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

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