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Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant

October 25, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION 1609463, DATED 1/7/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BSMT. ALSO DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST MAINTAIN. #35; OBSERVED DIRTY HOODS AND FILTERS, STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, BSMT. AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #41; OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN A CORNER ADJACENT TO THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN. PREMISES STILL NON COMPLIANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER IN MAIN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP WITHOUT LABELS; SUGAR, FLOUR, SALT, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND ALUMINUM FOIL OFF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RACKS SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND DUCT TAPE AND FOIL ARE PROHIBITED. MAINTAIN ALL.
code 32
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED LIGHTS MISSING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; MAIN PREP, BASEMENT AND DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: OBSERVED COOK'S APRON/SHIRT WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD STAINS WHILE SERVICING AND COOKING FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR CLEAN APPAREL WHILE SERVICING AND COOKING FOR CUSTOMERS AN MAINTAIN.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on January 7, 2016: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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