Hon Kee BBQ & Seafood Restaurant

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

Inspector’s note: Noted over 50 mice dropping on floor around along the wallbase at the of the kitchen prep area, dishwashing area and dry storage area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas, eliminate pest activity. Instructed to consult with pest control company and have premises treated. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Noted rear exit door to the kitchen prep area not rodent proof with gap at the bottom of door (about 1/4 inch). Instructed to seal gaps to prevent entry points for pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves throughout the kitchen prep and dinning area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates at the dinning tables to prevent dust accumulation.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units stored inside grocery bags and tin cans. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler at the kitchen prep. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially the cooking area, rear area where the pork products are processed. Must also clean and sanitize areas where the mice droppings were found.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted missing light/minimal lighting inside the customer bathroom. Instructed to replace the bulb or increase the lighting inside the bathroom..

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food storage containers identified with common name (salt, flour, spices etc)

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, repaint or replace rusty metal storage racks inside the meat walk-in cooler in rear prep/cooking area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of all handsink, dishmachine, prep and storage shelves with grease and dried food debris in the kitchen.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain exterior surfaces of storage bins/containers in rear storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Employee toilet room receptacle in rear area must be covered. Instructed to provide lid/cover for trash can.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in front prep area, rear kitchen, rear storage area, rear cooking area especially behind cooking equipment in rear bbq room with excessive grease accumulation.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles and unused equipment (lobster tank) in rear storage area to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking water from water supply pipe in two of three toilet stalls in men's bathroom in hall. Instructed manager to service leaking toilet and maintain in good repair.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE ROOOM IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS, AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed knives stored in between preparation tables and coolers on prep line at time of inspection. Instructed manager to store all knives and utensils in an easily cleanable location in between use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior walls and bottom rack of the patriot oven at front of preparation area to be heavily soiled with broken and burned food debris as well as trash. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain interior of oven free of excessive trash and build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed three toilet rooms to be without a covered trash can: the two (2) employee bathrooms in the rear and the single stall customer bathroom in the hall. Instructed manager to provide a covered trash can in each single, unisex, or women's bathroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor in the walk in meat/poultry cooler to be heavily soiled with spillage build up, and observed floor in dry storage area to be heavily soiled with spillage of grains and plastic debris. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain areas free of excessive spillage build up. Observed the interior of the mop sink to be heavily soiled with spillage and build up of a black substance. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain mop sink free of excessive build up.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors throughout the walk-in cooler and rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 05/08/2023 inspection, report #2575516 not corrected: #39-observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed the person in charge to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units. #47-observed multiple raw wood table tops in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface and maintain. #47-observed rusted storage racks in the walk-in cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge that all nonfood-contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. #57-observed multiple food handling employees with expired food handler certificates. Instructed the person in charge to renew expired food handler certificates to comply with idph…

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed the person in charge to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed the person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple cutting boards with deep scracthes and stains in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple raw wood table tops in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusted storage racks in walk in cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge that all nonfood-contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along wall and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage areas. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in the backyard. Instructed the person in charge to remove all unused items and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: 2-door prep area cooler (between walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer) door rubber gasket ripped. Must replace/repair said door rubber gasket.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris inside all prep areas reach-in coolers and around coolers doors/door hinges. Must clean and maintain the interior of all coolers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink (by fish tanks) right side compartment pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain said sink.

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

Inspector’s note: No covered trash receptacle in women/employees' washrooms. Must provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dirt/debris on the floor throughout the hot water tank room. Must clean floor and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 20 mice droppings at front prep area under steam table in cabinet and 10 mice droppings on floor at dry storage area around all walls. Must remove all mice droppings by the date of reinspection. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food/grime build-up on interior of prep area sinks and food build-up on shelves throughout prep areas and dishwashing area. Must clean and maintain equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Dishwash 3-compartment sink floor drain draining slowly. Instructed said floor drain must drain quickly.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust build-up on ceiling tiles/ceiling ventilation covers throughout rear prep area and dishwasher area. Must clean ceiling tiles/ceiling ventilation covers.

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

Inspector’s note: Food in containers and removed from original container must be labled with common name

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

Inspector’s note: Remove dead insects from floor under and behind the equipment and shelves.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in all prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Extremely dirty(grease,dry food etc) wood shelf at rear prep area by the prep table,need to replace said shelf.surface must be smooth ,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Rusty shelves inside the walk-in cooler. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside two door reach-in cooler across from cooking equipment. Repair/replace

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

Inspector’s note: Can opener extremely encrusted with food.instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Deep cuts wood cutting boards at front serving area ,must refinish or replace said cutting boards.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items included inside the coolers and freezers.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted used large pots on site throughout the premises. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and sanitizing of equipment or remove said utensils -

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Accumulated grease and food debris on walls, utility connections and equipment surfaces behind cooking line. Also interior and exterior of cooking equipment included hooks were ducks are hanged. Must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Faucet at three compartment sink at prep area is leaking.repair and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: No lids provided at receptacles inside the washrooms.must provided

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Puddle of water at broken floor tiles at smoking area, under hanged cooked ducks.instructed to repair so water can discharge on floor drain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from 12-2-2019,report#2352534. No allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers priority foundation violation:7-42-090, no citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed to go containers stored in room to the right of ice mahcine. Door opens to adjacent restaurant that is under construction and unfit to store any food related items. Remove and maintain all food related items in a clean dry storage area within facility.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wood chopping table accross from walk in freezer that has deep cuts and grooves. Tbale does not appear smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of table appears to be made of non food grade raw wood and is not smooth and easily cleanable. Must remove table or restore its surface to a smooth easily cleanable surface and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside storage area out of rear exit door leading to dumpster with a large accumulation of excess clutter and old equipment causing harborage for insects and rodents. Must remove harborage for rodents and insects.

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

Inspector’s note: No protective splash guards at either side of tea prep area 1 compartment sink or on right side of 1 compartment sink in rear 3 compartment sink area. Must install washable splash guards. Paper towel dispenser installed directly above 1 compartment sink in rear 3 compartment sink area. Instructed to move paper towel dispenser to above exposed hand sink.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop improperly stored exposed on top of ice machine. Instructed to store ice scoop in a protected manner.