Kim Long Restaurant

March 24, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. FOUND HAND SINK AT EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. HOT RUNNING WATER DRIPPING (NO WATER PRESSURE). INSTRUCTED TO FIX. HAND SINK MUST BE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
code 26
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. FOUND CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN REAR (BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION HANGING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.---- INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN PAPER TOWEL HOLDER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.-----MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER 3 DOOR (FAR LEFT).
code 32
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP/OPENING WALLS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND PREP COOLER, AND ON CEILING ABOVE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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 REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.---- MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
code 38
Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored

Inspector note: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WASHCLOTH THROUGHOUT COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 39
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SHELVES, AND IN BASEMENT (EG BUCKETS, CLUTTER ETC). -----NOTED LITTER ON GROUND IN REAR EXIT/OUTSIDE AREA AND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. OBSERVED WASHCLOTH THROUGHOUT COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43

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