Hong Kong Express

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The interior of the deep fryer with grease, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain interior of deep fryer.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The exterior of the bulk ingredient containers with food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain containers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the dining area and toilet room. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners, under the storage racks, cooking/cooling equipment and in the walk in cooler/freezer with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door not rodent proof. Instructed to repair to prevent possible pest or rodent harborage.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed flour stored in non-food grade container. Instructed to replace and only store food in approved food grade containers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and grease buildup on floors under all cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, prep tables, holding units and shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and grease buildup on floors under all cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being reused as a shelf liner. Instructed to remove and do not reuse cardboard, all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive accumulated food and grease debris in between cooking equipment and inside of the fryer. Instructed to clean and sanitize all. Observed some rust on the shelves located in the walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust or replace shelves.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed dirt, grease and food debris on the floors throughout the facility. Instructed to clean under all cooking equipment, shelves, 3 compartment sink and under and behind all refrigeration units.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the reach in coolers dirty. Must clean and maintain also must clean the exterior of the large bulk dry storage continer and shelving to remove spills.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observerd a leak underneath the 4 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in poor repair through out premises. Must repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out to remove spills, debris and/or grease.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: 3-501.13 observed improper thawing in the food prep area. Instructed to always properly thaw all tcs foods either under cold running water (no more than 70f) or in the refrigerator.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food and grease debris inside of the fryer and under the flat top grill and around the wok station. Instructed to clean all.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a pipe without an air gap in the floor drain located under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide an air gap between the floor drain and drain pipe under the 3 compartment sink.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dust on the vents, and accumulated dirt and food debris on the floors thru out the facility. Instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored on the floor around the hot water heater. Instructed to remove clutter and elevate every thing at least 6 inches.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed large plastic 30 gallon garbage containers being used to store tcs foods(sauces) in walk-in cooler, instructed to remove from these containers and use proper food grade containers/equipment.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the wok station not clean with dried food debris, instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear storage area, instructed to organize, and remove items not being used.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the grease from the ventilation hood above the cooking equipment, interior of 2 door prep cooler.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Must install a working self-closing door device on the washroom door that opens into the prep area.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (chicken, cut vegetables, beef) in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours, not properly label with product name and date. Instructed to label all foods that are out of the original containers and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris at the wok cooking station, observed accumulated drink/dust debris on the drink station/ice machine. Instructed to clean all and maintain. Observed stained cutting boards with deep dark grooves by the 4 compartment sink. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tile in the customer dining area and washroom. Instructed to replace and maintain. Observed accumulated grease on the vents located above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed mop heads being stored in mop buckets. Instructed to store all mop heads upright and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Provide food handler certificates.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed 30-40 mice droppings along south wall in water heater storage area, 30-40 mice droppings under shelves in rear storage area, 10-15 mice droppings scattered on cardboard boxes near napkins in dry food storage area, 20-30 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners under desk in office. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of pop machine, prep tables, storage shelves, cooking equipment.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Seal openings in ceiling above walk-in cooler and near rear door. Seal all openings along baseboards in prep and storage area. Clean all ceiling vents and ceiling tiles in prep area(dust buildup).replace stained ceiling tiles in office and dining room areas.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Provide adequate lighting in walk-in freezer.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler, freezer, and storage areas. Remove unused equipment and articles on top of walk-in cooler and freezer.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Provide food handler certificates.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Cooked foods in cooler not labeled or dated. Instd to properly label.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Exterior of walk-in cooler and freezer doors including door handles not clean. Clean same and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles on site.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Pipe leaking under 3-compartment sink. Repair same.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label and date cooked food items in walk-in cooler.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Clean ice dispenser chute at soda machine and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of fryer to remove grease observed in prep area.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING THE RICE, FLOUR ECT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE GASKET AROUND THE WALKIN COOLER DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR AND SOME OF IN IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAME.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, HOOD AND FILTERS HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Violation partially corrected. Must repair leaking faucet necks at four comp sink.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FROMT PREP AREA.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON A GLUEBOARD ON THE FLOOR AT THE SIDE OF THE HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THAT SAME AREA AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROOM. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PEST CONTROL COMPANY MUST SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. CITATION #H000063684 ISSUED PER CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE FOR IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY JAN. 13, 2011 AT 400 W SUPERIOR, ROOM 107 AT 9:00AM. MAIL-IN OPTION INFO GIVEN AT THIS TIME AS WELL.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS WHERE DEAD MOUSE AND DROPPINGS OBSERVED, CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WALL BEHIND STORAGE RACK IN REAR WHERE TILES MISSING AND AN OPENING IS OBSERVED BETWEEN WALL PANEL AND WALL BASE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECKS AT FOUR COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; MOP RACK OBSERVED; INSTRUCTED TO HANG TO DRY.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CORNER AREAS WHERE OBSERVED FOR BETTER MAINTAINANCE AND PEST CONTROL.