NEW HONG KONG BUFFET, INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS RAW EGGS IN PREP AREA AT 47.5. 5LBS COOKED RICE FOR SUSHI ROLLS IN A CONTAINER AT THE SUSHI PREP STATION AT 89.6F. WITHOUT DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES FOR SUSHI RICE TESTING FOR PH LEVEL OR APPROVAL FROM CDPH. 3 LBS PREPARED SUSHI ROLLS IN SUSHI COOLER RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 48F AND 58.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE FOUND WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE, ICE BIN AND DIRTY PLASTIC ICE SHOOT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR BULK FOODS.---MUST NOT USE DIRTY, USED CARDBOARD BOXES FOR PREPARED, CUT BROCCOLI.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL METAL PREP SHELVING ON COOKS LINE FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS.---INTERIOR OF THE METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN DISH STORAGE METAL SHELVING FOUND RUSTY. MUST CLEAN ALL AND REMOVE ALL RUST.---MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.---BROKEN PLASTIC DOOR ON THE SUSHI PREP COOLER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND MISSING PLASTIC. MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOORS.---HOLE IN THE WOODEN DOOR FROM THE DISH AREA TO THE WASHROOM HALLWAY. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS. EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE WOK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. EXHAUST HOOD WITH DRIPPING GREASE. EXTERIOR OF OVEN. INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER USED FOR DRY STORAGE. DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS: UNDER WOK COOKS LINE. INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. DAMAGED/BUCKLED METAL FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH OPEN SEAM COLLECTING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALLS AT THE COOKS LINE AND BEHIND OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---MISSING TILES AND PEELING PLASTER ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.---WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WOMANS AND MENS WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING INSIDE THE COOLER. MUST REPLACE MISSING SHIELD AND PROVIDE GREATER LIGHTING IN THE COOLER.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXTREMELY DIRTY MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE FOLLOWING THREE WASHBOWLS FOUND WITH LEAKING HOT HANDLES THAT DO NOT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF: THE SUSHI PREP WASHBOWL, THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASHBOWL, WASHBOWL AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.---FAR LEFT TOILET LEAKING IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.