Hong Kong Delight IV

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: exterior surfaces of the cooking equipment and refrigeration units, interior surfaces of the cooking equipment and refrigeration units, bottom area of fryers, prep tables, rolling carts and can opener blade at prep table.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors and walls around under and behind all kitchen equipment and in storage areas. Instructed to clean ceiling vents and replace waterstained ceiling tile where needed.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents inside of the ventilation system above the cooking equipment and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from march 13, 2025 as required. Observed no allergen training certificate on site for certified food manager. Instructed must take course and maintain records of certificate on site. A priority foundation violation citation is issued for violation penalty 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-301.12: observed one sink stopper missing for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the top of the prep cooler near the cooking equipement with slight debris build up. Found the cooler near the register in need of cleaning inside the unit. Lastly, slight grease encrusted on the crevices of the deep frying units. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed the floors throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Especially under the cooking equipment in the front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed the rear food prep area with inadequate lighting. Instructed to provide adequate light in the mentioned prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 45 or more mice droppings throughout the facility. Found mice droppings in the following areas: in the rear dry storage area on the floors throughout, on food carts, and in chair in mentioned area. Found in the toilet room on the floor. In the rear food prep area on the floors, on the shelves under the prep table, and on a sheet tray on the shelf under the prep table. Lastly, in the front prep area on top of the hot holding equipment and on the lower shelves under the food prep tables. Instructed to remove mice droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued

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.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the top of the prep cooler near the cooking equipement with slight debris build up. Found the cooler near the register in need of cleaning inside the unit. Lastly, slight grease encrusted on the crevices of the deep frying units. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Especially under the cooking equipment in the front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear food prep area with inadequate lighting. Instructed to provide adequate light in the mentioned prep area.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometer inside the cold holding units on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the outerior and interior of the cold holding units and cooking equipment especially in the lower compartment of the wok station in between the stove and deep fryers on site with food debris, grease build up and not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed the floors throughout the front and rear of the facility not clean. Especially, under the deep-frying units and cooking equipment under both ventilation hoods. Instructed to deep clean and maintain all floors throughout

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometer inside the cold holding units on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the outerior and interior of the cold holding units and cooking equipment especially in the lower compartment of the wok station in between the stove and deep fryers on site with food debris, grease build up and not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed the floors throughout the front and rear of the facility not clean. Especially, under the deep-frying units and cooking equipment under both ventilation hoods. Instructed to deep clean and maintain all floors throughout.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the cold holding units on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 60-80 mice droppings on site. The following floors were observed with mice droppings: throughout the rear food/ hot water tank storage area, in the storage closet next to the rear exit door, in the employee toilet room, near the mop sink, under the three compartment sink, behind and surrounding the cold holding equipment in the dishwashing/ food prep area, in the front food prep area surrounding the cooking equipment. The following surfaces were obsered with mice droppings: in the bins with dishware stored inside located next to the ice machine, in the shelving units in the rear food/hot water tank storage area, in the push carts in the rear food/ hot water storage area, on the metal post that the commerical burner is stored on located under the ventilation hood, in the cabinets at the front service counter, in the lower compartment of the deep frying units under…

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a sticky trap with two dead mice under the wooden shelving unit next to the ice machine in the rear food/hot water tank storage area. Also observed in the fornt and dishwashing/ food prep area with sticky traps filled with dead roaches. Instructed to remove all sticky traps with dead rodents and bugs and replace with appropriate rodent/insect traps and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control logbook on site from new pest control company. Must provide and maintain records on site of the required information such as record of visits and a copy of service ticket that sets forth pest control company idph license number. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the outerior and interior of the cold holding units and cooking equipment especially in the lower compartment of the wok station in between the stove and deep fryers on site with food debris, grease build up and not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors throughout the front and rear of the facility not clean. Especially, under the deep-frying units and cooking equipment under both ventilation hoods. Instructed to deep clean and maintain all floors throughout.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease and dust on all filters in hood system. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain at all times.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2472758 not corrected: #49 observed accumulated dust, dirt and debris on interior and exterior surfaces cooking equipment, shelving units, rolling carts, prep tables, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment. #55 observed accumulated dust, dirt and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Instructed pic to come into compliance with all violations and maintain. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep table. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gaskets on doors of rear reach-n cooler. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust, dirt and debris on interior and exterior surfaces cooking equipment, shelving units, rolling carts, prep tables, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust, dirt and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 52.3f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Priority citation issued 7-38-005

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 40 mice droppings scattered on shelves under front counter, 20 mice droppings on top of prep cooler near coffee machine in prep area, 20 mice droppings on bottom shelf under steam table, 20 mice droppings on floor under shelving units in rear storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundatin 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep table. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gaskets on doors of rear reach-n cooler. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust, dirt and debris on interior and exterior surfaces cooking equipment, shelving units, rolling carts, prep tables, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile in front prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust, dirt and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 70 or more mouse droppings on premises on the floor under the sinks, around and behind various kitchen equipment and in the storage area on the floor and shelves; must clean all affected areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Bumped up to violation #60.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet of the three comp sink with a constant trickle of water running; must repair faucet so that water is completely off when not in use.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Bumped up to violation #60.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Bumped up to violation #60.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from september 20, 2018 as described: #49 all cooking equipment and reach in cooler handles must be clean and free from build up. Instructed to clean and maintain. #55 the floors throughout in need of cleaning to remove all build up of food spills. Ceilings and air vents in need of cleaning to remove all dust and dirt build up. Interior of all reach in coolers in need of detail cleaning. Must correct and maintain at all times. #56 hood ventilation unit in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to correct and maintain. #58 instructed all certified managers must have allergen certificate. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Must discontinue the use of grocery bags for food storage. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All cutting boards that are worn and discolored must be replaced. Correct and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment and reach in cooler handles must be clean and free from build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The floors throughout in need of cleaning to remove all build up of food spills. Ceilings and air vents in need of cleaning to remove all dust and dirt build up. Interior of all reach in coolers in need of detail cleaning. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation unit in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean exterior of all reach in coolers, interior of reach in coolers and cooking equipment. Clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning in rear storage area clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in rear area in need of cleaning to remove all splatters. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of deep fryers, ventilation hood and filters to remove grease buildup, and dust, under, around storage units/racks at rear. Clean interior bottom of refrigeration units of food spills and meat juices

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of deep fryers, ventilation hood and filters to remove grease buildup, and dust, under, around storage units/racks at rear. Clean interior bottom of refrigeration units of food spills and meat juices.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors & floor corners at steps to rear area, by mopsink, 3 comp. Sink, fryers, stoves, exposed handsink, rear storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove and properly store cell phones and keys away from prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Food handler must wear proper hair restraint in food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags being used for the storage of frozen foods; instructed to use food grade bags for storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean exterior surfaces and interior bottom of fryers in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under and around cooking equipment and other kitchen equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean walls around and behind kitchen equipment where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Several prep coolers doors with ripped gaskets, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Chipped walls behind rear prep and dish washing area, instructed to install a durable smooth surface.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer in prep coolers. Instructed to install.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handlers requirment not met.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets ripped and torn at reach in refrigerator and reach in freezer. Repair or replace torn gaskets.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed unclean reach in refrigerator used for soda/pop. Clean interior of reach in refrigerator used for soda/pop.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All refrigerators need thermometers within refrigerators. Thermometers need to be checked often by staff to make sure that refrigerators are functioning at 40f or less at all times.

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 25-27 fruit flies through out premises. Observed 10-12 mouse droppings in corner of storage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area. Contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued evidence of insect/rodent activity.

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

Inspector’s note: The f0llowing in need of cleaning: all cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning must clean to remove all build up. Clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of cleaning to remove all build up of food spills and debris. Floors must be kept dry and free from standing water. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in need of cleaning to remove large amounts of dust build up. Must clean and remove all dust and maintain clean.

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

Inspector’s note: All light shields in need of cleaning to remove all build up and debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet room in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation above cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Found previous minor violation not corrected from report #1096306 dated 5-8-12. Violation 35. Found wall not smooth and easy to clean above 3 compartment sink.(raw wood)(must seal). Citation issued.

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 rear storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Found wall not smooth and easy to clean above 3compartment sink.(raw wood). (must seal)

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

Inspector’s note: Clean ventilation hood/filters/attachments, under, aroung woks, bulk food/dry food storage area shelves/pallets,gasket inside rice cookers.

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 FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND WOK AND AT FRONT PREP AREA.

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. CLEAN CEILING VENT AT FRONT SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean ventilation hood/filters/attachments, under, aroung woks, bulk food/dry food storage area shelves/pallets, fan guards inside refrigerator, inside prep cooler, gasket inside rice cookers, inside water fountain at rear prep area, and fan on top of said water fountain to remove dust, dirt, and grease buildup.

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 FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND WOK AND AT FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN AT WOKS.

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. CLEAN CEILING VENT AT FRONT SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace light bulb inside upright freezer at rear prep area.