Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for KEN KEE RESTAURANT on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285385
Location recorded for this inspection · KEN KEE RESTAURANT · 2129 S CHINA PL
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.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228035
Location recorded for this inspection · KEN KEE RESTAURANT · 2129 S CHINA PL
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: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING IN PREP AREA. FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD BUILD UP. FLOOR AT MOP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MUST BE KEPT DRY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
555208
Location recorded for this inspection · KEN KEE RESTAURANT · 2129 S CHINA PL
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
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
583330
Location recorded for this inspection · KEN KEE RESTAURANT · 2129 S CHINA PL
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: FOUND SIX LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AT COMPRESSOR UNIT AND SIDE OF WHITE REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #231214 ON 02/10/10: #31 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR KNIVES, #32 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM STORAGE RACKS, #35 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING PANELS, REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILDUP AT CEILING VENTS ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA, #38 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING COLD WATER FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM SCOOPS AT FRONT PREP AREA. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTRUCTE TO NOT REUSE SINGLE USE OYSTER CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, UNDER AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER AROUND TEA UNIT, INSIDE CABINETS UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
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. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY HAND WASH SINK. REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AT HAND WASH SINK, UTILITY SINK, AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AT KITCHEN. SEAL WALL BASE AT REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE HEAVY MOLD/BLACK BUILDUP AT FAN GUARDS/COMPRESSOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKS AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN, REPAIR LEAKS UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA, REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK, REPAIR LEAKS AT COFFEE URN AT FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
231214
Location recorded for this inspection · KEN KEE RESTAURANT · 2129 S CHINA PL
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR KNIVES.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COVER AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTED STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING PANELS, REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP AT CEILING VENTS ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE TEA UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING COLD WATER FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM SCOOPS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60616
394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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