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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BUFFET SERVING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND BLOCKED FOR USE BY METAL PLATE CART, PLATE INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED THE SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE BUFFET HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE 5-205.11.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW PORK BEING STORED ON SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVER READY TO EAT CRAB SALAD. ALSO OBSERVED RAW MARINATED CHICKEN BEING STORED ON SAME SHELVING DIRECTLY NEXT TO FRESH CABBAGE. CABBAGE AND CRAB SALAD DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $80.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT TO BE USED WITHIN 24 HOURS, NOT DATE LABELED, OR MARKED WITH A COMMON NAME. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL PREPARED TSC FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FAUCET ON THE ICE CREAM MACHINE.DIRTY EXTERIOR OF SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AND PLASTIC SHOOT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FAUCET ON THE ICE CREAM MACHINE.DIRTY EXTERIOR OF SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AND PLASTIC SHOOT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.