Kim Long Restaurant

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under three-comparment sink in prep area. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk and small dry food ingredient containers not labeled. Instructed to label with common food name and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler with no hair restraint in the rear food prep area. Instructed all food handlers must wear hair restraints and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed serving/cooking spoons, bowls, plates, an to go containters not inverted in the rear food prep area. Instructed to invert and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed one sink stopper missing for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation cover above the food prep table in the rear with dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in patio in rear exit area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all

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

Inspector’s note: Found the three compartment sink not maintained; sink is leaking when draining the 3 compartment and waste water is collected with bucket. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in patio in rear exit area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 10/6/2022, report #2564939. #37-found bulk storage containers not labeled with common name of food. Instructed management to label all bulk food storage containers (sugar, salt, flour, etc). #47- observed meat stored directly inside grocery bags in the 2-door freezer. Observed large metal garbage cans being used for the bulk food storage containers next to the dish area. Instructed management to discontinue use of grocery bags and gabage cans, and to store all food inside approved food grade containers. #57-observed food handling employees without a food handler certificate. Must show proof of training for all food handling employees. #58-allergen training certificate is expired. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep non-expired certificate on site. Priority foundation violation.…

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Found bulk storage containers not labeled with common name of food. Instructed management to label all bulk food storage containers (sugar, salt, flour, etc).

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

Inspector’s note: Found personal employee food stored throughout the sliding 2-door cooler in the front drink prep area and inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed management to store personal food in a designated area within the cooler that is completely separate from the facility's food.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed meat stored directly inside grocery bags in the 2-door freezer. Observed large metal garbage cans being used for the bulk food storage containers next to the dish area. Instructed management to discontinue use of grocery bags and gabage cans, and to store all food inside approved food grade containers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found heavy dirt accumulation on the floor underneath the three compartment sink, and on the floors throughout the basement dry storage area, especially near the wall bases. Instructed to detail clean said areas and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found cardboard used to line the sides of the wok cooking equipment. Must remove cardboard and provide a surface that is non-absorbent, non-corrosive, and easily cleanable.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving or for storage throughout facility. Must remove crates from premises and provide shelving/storage that is free of unnecessary crevices and designed/constructed to be easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no covered waste receptacles (waste can with lid) inside unisex restrooms. Must provide a covered waste receptacle in each unisex restroom for feminine hygiene products.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving or for storage throughout facility. Must remove crates from premises and provide shelving/storage that is free of unnecessary crevices and designed/constructed to be easily cleanable.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found cardboard used to line the sides of the wok cooking equipment. Must remove cardboard and provide a surface that is non-absorbent, non-corrosive, and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no covered waste receptacles (waste can with lid) inside unisex restrooms. Must provide a covered waste receptacle in each unisex restroom for feminine hygiene products.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 9/11/2019 report #2312135 not corrected: violation #51 (5-205.15) the exposed hand washing sink in the rear prep area is slow draining. Management instructed to repair so that the sink drains properly. Violation #57 (2-102.13) observed food handling employees without a food handler certificate. Must show proof of training for all food handling employees. Must correct previous core violations. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued. Management repaired the prep handwashing sink before end of inspection and it is now draining properly.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no written record describing the protocol for checking proof of vaccination in public places. Management instructed to provide and maintain.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no written records for employee vaccination or weekly testing as required per osha standards. Management instructed to provide and maintain a written record.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the exterior of the grease trap in the basement next to the laundry area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 the exposed hand washing sink in the rear prep area is slow draining. Management instructed to repair so that the sink drains properly.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the grease on the wall of the basement near the laundry area and grease trap.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the grease from the ventilation hood and filters.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the grease from the ventilation hood and filters.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed the 2 door prep cooler with an air temperature of 49.3f. The cooler was used to store tcs foods such as meat and eggs. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 41f. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem probe thermometer on the premises to take hot and cold food temperatures. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside of the 2 door prep cooler.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of the prep tables and cooking equipment. Management instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on the premises to measure the concentration of sanitizer at the 3 compartment sink. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the women's washroom. Must provide.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease from the ventilation hood and filters.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2222916 on 9/25/18 not corrected: 16 - 4-602.11(e)(4): observed slight dirt/debris buildup on the interior of the ice machine. Must remove debris, clean, sanitize, and maintain. 38 - 6-501.112: observed dead oriental cockroaches throughout basement storage area. Must remove, clean, sanitize, and maintain area. 49 - 4-602.13: observed excessive food debris encrusted onto the interior of the fryer, the shelving in the reach in coolers, and on the exterior of the grill. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain areas. 55 - 6-501.12(a): observed excessive dirt/food debris encrusted onto the floor under equipment and along all wall bases throughout. Must detail clean and maintain. 55 - 6-201.15: observed cardboard being used as floor mats in rear prep area. Must remove and provide floor mats to be a non-porous, corrosion-resistant, smooth, easily cleanable…

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: observed food inside the coolers without any labels. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.112: observed dead oriental cockroaches throughout basement storage area. Must remove, clean, sanitize, and maintain area.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed door in rear prep area with 1/2" gap at the bottom. Must provide all entryways to be tight fitting to prevent pest entry.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-102.11(a)(2): observed grocery bags being used to store food in coolers and freezers. Must remove and provide food grade bags/containers to store all food.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13: observed excessive food debris encrusted onto the interior of the fryer, the shelving in the reach in coolers, and on the exterior of the grill. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12(a): observed excessive dirt/food debris encrusted onto the floor under equipment and along all wall bases throughout. Must detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.15: observed cardboard being used as floor mats in rear prep area. Must remove and provide floor mats to be a non-porous, corrosion-resistant, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet rooms exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Upon inspection no one on site with the food sanitation when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served(cooked white rice, cooked beef)ect.violation serious 7-38-012

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Inspection report summary not displayed and visible to all customers serious violation 7-42-010B

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected violation#45 foodhandler requirements not met. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: needs to label food in reach in cooler and walk in cooler. needs to use containers not paper bag.

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

Inspector’s note: observed the cooking equipment covered in foil small range in kitchen area, and noticed towels cover food items, also noticed using plastic bags for food storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuser utensils on shelving units in dish area,plastic wear with handles in upright position

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing door handle on reach in freezer in basement.must remove foil from pipes of cooking equipment and fryer,rust from lower shelf of prep table.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from fryer cabinet,fan guard covers in walk in cooler,wok station,all storage racks in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from floor in prep area along wall bases and under cooking equipment and basement,

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide sink stoppers for 3- comp sink.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Observed employee with open toe shoes.must provide enclosed toe shoes.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements are not met for employees.must enroll and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear cooking equipment covered in foil, instructed to remove/and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the fryer door not clean, also rear oven, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floor under fryer not clean,instructed to clean.also clean floor under rear storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wall behind the 3 compartment sink with black substance, instructed to clean/remove caulk/recaulk.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on rear storage shelves, instructed to remove. Observed the basement box freezer in poor repair(lid has exposed instulation, instructed to replace. Also observed food stored in grocery bags, instructed to provide proper food grade container/baggies,ziploc etc.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under and around equipment not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear handsink draining slow, instructed to repair.

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

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

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificate on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler info. At this time.

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

Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled. (flour,sugar,etc.)

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at basement by grease trap. Must clean and sanitize.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Observed no summary report posted displayed & visible to all customers to view.must provide & post summary at all times to be viewed.a summary report will be given & posted today. (serious 7-42-010b)

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

Inspector’s note: Must label bulk food storage containers.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove foil from pipes of cooking equipment.must remove rust from shelving units in 2- door cooler.must repair or replace lid on chest freezer in poor repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease from hood of ventilation ,food from interior of chest freezer in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from floor under cooking equipment & in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Must seal opening in brick wall at rear door.must repair threshold at rear door.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean floor drain in basement.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must replace broke thermometer in 2- door cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide dates and labels on all cooked and prepared foods inside coolers and freezer

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

Inspector’s note: Must restrict using carryout bags for food storage, must provide food storage containers or food grade bags for food storage

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all coolers

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

Inspector’s note: Must better organize all storage areas, first floor and basement areas, remove all clutter

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

Inspector’s note: No pest control log book on site with up to date pest control reports, and all necessary documents thats needed inside log book, business license, chemicals used, map, etc., basement back door not rodent proof approx., 1/4 gap opening at bottom of door, must repair, serious citation issued: 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide dates and labels on all cooked and prepared foods inside coolers and freezer

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

Inspector’s note: Must restrict using carryout bags for food storage, must provide food storage containers or food grade bags for food storage

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all coolers

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

Inspector’s note: Must better organize all storage areas, first floor and basement areas, remove all clutter

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

Inspector’s note: Air gap not maintained at grease trap in basement. Instructed to elevate drainline at air gap.