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

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A DEBRIS (IN CORNERS) ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.

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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS ON ALL FOOD ARTICLES STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD, IN ENGLISH; AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH BOOTHS, UNDER HOT AND COLD HOLDING BUFFET UNIT, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DINING AND IN PREP/COOKING AREA, INSIDE CABINETS, ON STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT (FRONT DISPLAY AREA, DINING AREA, KITCHEN AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSE PEST CONTROL FOR ANOTHER SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) NO 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ONTO ALL THE OUTSIDE SURFACES AND THE INTERIORS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE STORAGE SHELVING, THE CABINETS, COUNTERS, ON FOOD CONTAINERS, INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT, IN THE CASHIER AREA, INSIDE REFRIGERATORS, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE THE BOOTHS. MUST 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM HANDWASH SINKS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF FACILITY NOT CLEAN: THE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, THE TOILET ROOMS, AND THE HALLWAYS THE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FACILITY.

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: ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INFRONT AREA, DINING AREA, PREP/COOKING AREA AND STORAGE AREA.

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: CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES BY MOPSINK MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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: CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES BY MOPSINK MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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.