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

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. ICE CHUTE AT SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE WITH BROWN AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED IN DIFFERENT COOLERS AND AREA OF KITCHEN: MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 68.4F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.5F; MARINATE SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 55.1F;COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.9F;RAW SHRIMPS AT TEMP OF 52F, 3 PANS OF COOKED EGGROLLS AT TEMP OF 55.4F TO 56.9F; RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 52.5F;CRAB RANGOON AT TEMP OF 55.2F.MIXED CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 56.7F.IMITATION OF CRAM SALADS AT TEMP OF 56.3F.THE SIX LAST MENTIONED ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURE POUNDS 300,VALUE 500.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: WE OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F TO 55F.UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.TCS FOODS DISCARDED:CHICKEN,SHRIMPS EGGROLLS ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED PRESENTLY(7-9-24) WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 38F.UNTAGGED UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO USE AND MAINTAIN

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY FOD CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME: FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AROUND THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER;REPAIR/REPLACE

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 AT INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.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: DISH MACHINE LEAKING FROM UNDER THE UNIT REPAIR ISSUE.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: DISH MACHINE LEAKING FROM UNDER THE UNIT REPAIR ISSUE.

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.