⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

HONG KONG EXPRESS

2703 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Chinese

📍 Neighborhood: Lower West Side

License #: 1621766

16
Total Inspections
12
Passed
2
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 25, 2025 Inspection

June 25, 2025• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 24, 2024 Inspection

October 24, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST OR RODENT HARBORAGE.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 22, 2023 Inspection

September 22, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX I...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 29, 2022 Inspection

November 29, 2022• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 20, 2021 Inspection

September 20, 2021• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE LARGE BULK DRY STORAGE CONTINER AN...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 10, 2020 Inspection

December 10, 2020• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RICE, EGGS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; 10 LBS OF RICE AT 54F AND 1...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 23, 2019 Inspection

January 23, 2019• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORIT...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 4, 2017 Inspection

January 4, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP C...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 26, 2016 Inspection

February 26, 2016• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, CUT VEGETABLES, BEEF) IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 14, 2015 Inspection

May 14, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 7, 2015 Inspection

May 7, 2015• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG SOUTH WALL IN...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 17, 2014 Inspection

April 17, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: COOKED FOODS IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 25, 2013 Inspection

January 25, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 29, 2011 Inspection

November 29, 2011• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE LA...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 7, 2010 Inspection

December 7, 2010• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECKS AT FOUR COMP SINK.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 29, 2010 Inspection

November 29, 2010• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+6 more)

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