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

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH TWO OF THE DINING TABLES AND CHAIRS,ABOUT 10 DROPPINGS, BEHIND THE PEPSI COOLERS ABOUT 15 DROPPINGS; UNERNEATH COOLERS AND CABINET BESIDE THE KITCHEN AREA ABOUT 20 DROPPINGS; UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ABOUT 10 DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND INFORMED THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL TECNICIAN ALSO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH ALL OVER THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE INSIDE OF THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE SODA MACHINE AND INSIDE THE CABINET IN THE SUSHI AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP IN BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND WOK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER,BEHIND ALL COOLERS,UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER,BEHIND ALL COOLERS,UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.