Hong Kong Cafe, Inc

August 2, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 44-48 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLERS SO THAT THEY MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. ALSO, STEAM TABLE NOT ON. MUST HAVE STEAM TABLE AND ALL HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON TO VERIFY THAT IT WORKS PROPERLY. 7-38-005A
code 2Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR, SO THAT MULTI USE ITEMS CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED IN DISH MACHINE. 7-38-030.
code 8Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: 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. MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. 7-38-020.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MOUNTED BETWEEN TWO EXISTING WALLS WITH LEGS REMOVED AND UNABLE TO ATTACH A METAL DRAIN BOARD. MUST INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROPERLY INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-030.
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOPS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS,WALLS AND FLOORS AND REMOVE DIRT,FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY RESIDUES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SCRAPE AND REPAINT ALL PEELING PAINT IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOMS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER REAR STORAGE AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT WASHBOWL IN WOMENS WASHROOM AND INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK, SODA DISPENCER AND ICE MACHINE. (IF PRESENT,MUST LOCATE AND MAKE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION)
code 38

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