Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for NEW HONG KONG BUFFET on .
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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.
ComplaintFail
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Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282245
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: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES BUT MISSING DISPOSABLE MOP AND SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND MARINATED PORK) WITH MADE BY DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL AMBIEN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 f AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
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.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN SHELVING AND FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR SMALL WATER LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER , UNDER DISH WASHER
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240671
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
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240542
Location recorded for this inspection · NEW HONG KONG BUFFET · 6249 N MCCORMICK RD
Recorded violations
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2240246 DATED 11/15/18 #51-: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS REPAIR FOR PLUMBING PIPING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE SCRAPER SINK. #55- MISSING TILES AND PEELING PLASTER ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET AND MISSING WALL TILES IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER DAMAGED/BUCKLED WITH AN OPEN SEAM COLLECTING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP, ON THE COOKS LINE AND UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240246
Location recorded for this inspection · NEW HONG KONG BUFFET · 6249 N MCCORMICK RD
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE BUFFET HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE 5-205.11.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BUFFET SERVING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND BLOCKED FOR USE BY METAL PLATE CART, PLATE INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED THE SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
15
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW PORK BEING STORED ON SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVER READY TO EAT CRAB SALAD. ALSO OBSERVED RAW MARINATED CHICKEN BEING STORED ON SAME SHELVING DIRECTLY NEXT TO FRESH CABBAGE. CABBAGE AND CRAB SALAD DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $80.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT TO BE USED WITHIN 24 HOURS, NOT DATE LABELED, OR MARKED WITH A COMMON NAME. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL PREPARED TSC FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FAUCET ON THE ICE CREAM MACHINE.DIRTY EXTERIOR OF SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AND PLASTIC SHOOT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2185053 ON 7-25-18.#39-DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#41-: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.47- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.----BROKEN PLASTIC DOOR ON THE SUSHI PREP COOLER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND MISSING PLASTIC. MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOORS.---HOLE IN WOODEN DOOR FROM THE DISH AREA TO THE WASHROOM HALLWAY. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.----DIRTY SHELVING INSIDE WOODEN BUFFET CABINETS AND METAL STORAGE CABINETS IN BUFFET AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES.#49-: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL KITCHEN COOLERS FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.#51-: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS REPAIR FOR PLUMBING PIPING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE SCRAPER SINK.#55- MISSING TILES AND PEELING PLASTER ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET AND MISSING WALL TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.---WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNDER THE COOKS WOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER DAMAGED/BUCKLED WITH AN OPEN SEAM COLLECTING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP, ON THE COOKS LINE AND UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE REPAIR.----DIRTY FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER ON METAL FOOD PASS THROUGH WINDOW FROM THE COOKS LINE TO THE BUFFET. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.#56- INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE MORE OR GREATER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
23
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2185053
Location recorded for this inspection · NEW HONG KONG BUFFET · 6249 N MCCORMICK RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP OF A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND ALL CLEAN UP TOOLS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SUSHI PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT, PLATE STORED INSIDE. ALSO OBSERVED HAND SINK AT THREE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITH CLEANING SCRUBBERS STORED INSIDE. HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE CUSTOMER WOMANS WASHROOM. OWNER PROVIDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
15
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED FRESH FISH BEING PREPARED/SOAKING/RINSED INSIDE A CONTAINER IN THE DIRTY UTILITY MOP SINK BY THE UTILITY SINK RUBBER HOSE WITH A BOTTLE OF BLEACH AND DIRTY MOP INSIDE SINK. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD HANDLING. FISH DISCARDED, APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $45.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
15
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER PREPARED FOODS IN TWO SEPARATE KITCHEN COOLERS. OBSERVED A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG OF RAW MEAT STORED ON TOP OF FRESH CELERY AND ABOVE PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. OWNER REMOVED ALL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS FRIED CHICKEN ON SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA AT 105.8F. CHICKEN DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS FROZEN FRENCH FRIES AT 35.6F AND 25 LBS FROZEN FRIED BANANAS AT 39.2F BEING HELD INSIDE A NON-OPERATIONAL COOKS LINE COOLER THAT WAS FOUND AT 54.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED FROZEN FOODS. ALSO OBSERVED 5 LBS COLE SLAW AT 47F, 5 LBS POTATO SALAD AT 76.3F, 10 LBS CUT MELON AT 46.2 IN COLD HOLDING BUFFET TABLE. MANAGER DISCARDED ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE TO $105.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. REFER TO VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOKS LINE COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.5F. WITH FROZEN FRENCH FRIES INSIDE AT 39.2F. COOLER WAS NOT TURNED ON OR OPERATING AT THE TIME. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR WITH TORN MESH SCREENING ALLOWING OPENINGS IN METAL SCREEN DOOR FOR FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MESH SCREENING WITHOUT TEARS, HOLES OR OPENINGS FOR FLY ENTRY.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED COOK WITH OUT HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIRTY, FOOD SOILED DRY WIPING CLOTHS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AS NEEDED WITH CLEAN TOWELS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.----BROKEN PLASTIC DOOR ON THE SUSHI PREP COOLER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND MISSING PLASTIC. MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOORS.---HOLE IN WOODEN DOOR FROM THE DISH AREA TO THE WASHROOM HALLWAY. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.----DIRTY SHELVING INSIDE WOODEN BUFFET CABINETS AND METAL STORAGE CABINETS IN BUFFET AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL KITCHEN COOLERS FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS REPAIR FOR PLUMBING PIPING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE SCRAPER SINK.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING TILES AND PEELING PLASTER ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET AND MISSING WALL TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.---WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNDER THE COOKS WOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER DAMAGED/BUCKLED WITH AN OPEN SEAM COLLECTING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP, ON THE COOKS LINE AND UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE REPAIR.----DIRTY FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER ON METAL FOOD PASS THROUGH WINDOW FROM THE COOKS LINE TO THE BUFFET. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE MORE OR GREATER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159939
Location recorded for this inspection · NEW HONG KONG BUFFET · 6249 N MCCORMICK RD
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: BROKEN PLASTIC DOOR ON THE SUSHI PREP COOLER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND MISSING PLASTIC. MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOORS.---HOLE IN THE WOODEN DOOR FROM THE DISH AREA TO THE WASHROOM HALLWAY. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. DAMAGED/BUCKLED METAL FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH OPEN SEAM COLLECTING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING TILES AND PEELING PLASTER ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.---WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WOMANS AND MENS WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING INSIDE THE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHTING IN THE COOLER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAR LEFT TOILET LEAKING IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159367
Location recorded for this inspection · NEW HONG KONG BUFFET · 6249 N MCCORMICK RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS RAW EGGS IN PREP AREA AT 47.5. 5LBS COOKED RICE FOR SUSHI ROLLS IN A CONTAINER AT THE SUSHI PREP STATION AT 89.6F. WITHOUT DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES FOR SUSHI RICE TESTING FOR PH LEVEL OR APPROVAL FROM CDPH. 3 LBS PREPARED SUSHI ROLLS IN SUSHI COOLER RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 48F AND 58.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE FOUND WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE, ICE BIN AND DIRTY PLASTIC ICE SHOOT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR BULK FOODS.---MUST NOT USE DIRTY, USED CARDBOARD BOXES FOR PREPARED, CUT BROCCOLI.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL METAL PREP SHELVING ON COOKS LINE FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS.---INTERIOR OF THE METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN DISH STORAGE METAL SHELVING FOUND RUSTY. MUST CLEAN ALL AND REMOVE ALL RUST.---MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.---BROKEN PLASTIC DOOR ON THE SUSHI PREP COOLER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND MISSING PLASTIC. MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOORS.---HOLE IN THE WOODEN DOOR FROM THE DISH AREA TO THE WASHROOM HALLWAY. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS. EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE WOK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. EXHAUST HOOD WITH DRIPPING GREASE. EXTERIOR OF OVEN. INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER USED FOR DRY STORAGE. DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS: UNDER WOK COOKS LINE. INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. DAMAGED/BUCKLED METAL FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH OPEN SEAM COLLECTING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALLS AT THE COOKS LINE AND BEHIND OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---MISSING TILES AND PEELING PLASTER ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.---WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WOMANS AND MENS WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING INSIDE THE COOLER. MUST REPLACE MISSING SHIELD AND PROVIDE GREATER LIGHTING IN THE COOLER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXTREMELY DIRTY MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE FOLLOWING THREE WASHBOWLS FOUND WITH LEAKING HOT HANDLES THAT DO NOT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF: THE SUSHI PREP WASHBOWL, THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASHBOWL, WASHBOWL AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.---FAR LEFT TOILET LEAKING IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098799
Location recorded for this inspection · NEW HONG KONG BUFFET · 6249 N MCCORMICK RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098377
Location recorded for this inspection · NEW HONG KONG BUFFET · 6249 N MCCORMICK RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT THE HOT FOOD DISPLAY COUNTER TO BE IMPROPER:- CHICKEN NUGGETS 106.5F, EGG ROLL 105.1F, EGG FOU YOUNG 107.2F, BEEF TACOS 119.7F, SEAFOOD/VEGETABLE SALAD 48.4F, PASTA SALAD 50.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE CABINETS AND ON PLATE HOLDERS AT THE HOT FOOD LINE OF THE DISPLAY DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA INCLUDING REMOVING, CLEANING AND SANITIZING ALL PLATES. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081241
Location recorded for this inspection · NEW HONG KONG BUFFET · 6249 N MCCORMICK RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
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
2069451
Location recorded for this inspection · NEW HONG KONG BUFFET · 6249 N MCCORMICK RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
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
2065105
Location recorded for this inspection · NEW HONG KONG BUFFET · 6249 N MCCORMICK RD
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: NOTED OVER 40 MICE DROPPING ON PREMISE, OVER 4 LIVE ROACHES ON GLUE BOARD AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON PLATE AT THE PLATE STORAGE AT THE BUFFET TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2010014 DATED 3/31/2017 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE...NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF KITCHEN SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER BY THE SUSHI PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. #43) NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60659
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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