HONG KONG EXPRESS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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 DOZEN EGGS AT 63F BOTH ITEMS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NO MORE THAN 70F) OR IN THE REFRIGERATOR.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A PIPE WITHOUT AN AIR GAP IN THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AIR GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS, AND ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS, AND ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.