Public record information on Chicago Health Inspections for Hong Huah Restaurant located at 5924 W Fullerton Ave.


HONG HUAH RESTAURANT

5924 W FULLERTON AVE , CHICAGO, IL, 60639


Inspection ID: 2577621. Complaint performed on 06/21/2023, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH ROOM. MUST PROVIDE. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HEAD IN DISH ROOM. MUST REPAIR. | 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MINOR GREASE SPILLS ON TOP OF OUTDOOR OIL CONTAINER. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING FRYERS.

Inspection ID: 2569696. Canvass performed on 01/13/2023, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR RESIDUE BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 6 DEAD COCKROACHES ON GLUEBOARD AT BAR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection ID: 2549437. Canvass performed on 02/04/2022, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE TOP OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RODENT PROOF SET DOOR. | 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOOR AND STORE IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVING RACKS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN RACKS AND REFINISH/REPLACE SO THAT RACKS ARE NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD BEING USED TO COVER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND CARDBOARD TO PROVIDE SURFACES THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY PINK SLIME, OLD FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE BUS TUBS LOCATED IN THE DISH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN PLASTIC BUS TUBS AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BAR AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION AND DETAIL CELAN THE AREAS. | 64. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 64. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS FOR EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR WEEKLY TESTING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WRITTEN RECORD.

Inspection ID: 2544661. Non-Inspection performed on 11/23/2021, resulted in a 'No Entry', Risk 1 (High).

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Inspection ID: 2485204. Non-Inspection performed on 02/25/2021, resulted in a 'No Entry', Risk 1 (High).

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Inspection ID: 2261925. Canvass performed on 02/13/2019, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. | 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. | 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE EATING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES EAT IN DESIGNATED AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN AND DRINK FROM CLOSED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS ONLY. | 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE SWITCH BETWEEN EATING AN APPLE AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST NOT EAT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER EATING AND BEFORE PREPARING FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. | 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND PORK BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS OBSERVED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. | 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2200484 ON 8/2/18: 37 - 3-302.12: Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta, working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD. MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. 38 - 6-501.112: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REMOVE, SANITIZE AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. 39 - 3-305.11 (A) (B) (C): (A) Except as specified in ?????? (B) and (C) of this section, FOOD shall be protected from contamination by storing the FOOD: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. (B) FOOD in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor on case lot handling EQUIPMENT as specified under ??? 4-204.122. (C) Pressurized BEVERAGE containers, cased FOOD in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture. OBSERVED ALCOHOL BOTTLES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA. MUST STORE ON A A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6' OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. 49 - 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS HEAVILY ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING THROUGHOUT, THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN. 55 - 6-201.11: Except as specified under ??? 6-201.14 and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are SMOOTH and EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REMOVE AND A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. 55 - 6-501.12: (A)PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.(B)Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE ENTIRETY OF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP, STORAGE, BAR AND DISHWASHING AREAS; ON THE WALLS ABOVE EQUIPMENT AND IN PREP. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection ID: 2200484. Canvass performed on 08/02/2018, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED. | 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED. | 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SIDE DOOR WITH 1' GAP ALONG BOTTOM. MUST SEAL ALL GAPS TO PROTECT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AGAINST THE ENTRY OF PESTS. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REMOVE, SANITIZE AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. | 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ALCOHOL BOTTLES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA. MUST STORE ON A A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6' OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS HEAVILY ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING THROUGHOUT, THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPES OF THE FRONT PREP AREA SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. | 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN BUCKETS BEING USED AS TRASH RECEPTACLES THROUGHOUT INSIDE OF FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH COVERS. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS; MUST PROVIDE FLOOR COVING THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND IS AT LEAST 4' IN HEIGHT | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REMOVE AND A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE GAPS IN THE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING WALLPAPER IN THE DINING AREA, MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE ENTIRETY OF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP, STORAGE, BAR AND DISHWASHING AREAS; ON THE WALLS ABOVE EQUIPMENT AND IN PREP. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD TO THE FAR LEFT. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED

Inspection ID: 2098614. Canvass performed on 10/11/2017, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF BOTH REFRIGERATOR UNITS, IN COOK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED SHELVING, IN BOTH REFRIGERATOR UNITS, IN COOK PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON HOODS ABOVE FRY STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRONT BAR COOLER WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. | 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND DEBRIS, IN LIQUOR ROOM, IN REAR OF OPERATION. ALSO OBSERVED INVENTORY STORED ON FLOOR IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE INVENTORY 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES, TO PREVENT PESTS HARBORAGE. | 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER WITH NO LABELS OR DATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

Inspection ID: 2081959. Canvass performed on 09/12/2017, resulted in a 'No Entry', Risk 1 (High).

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