Food Safety Report: Ken Kee Restaurant Hong Kong, 2129 S China Pl, Chicago, IL, USA.

2129 South China Place, Chicago, 60616 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jun 7, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found 60 small live flies on the walls, ceiling and storage racks on the first floor prep/dining area. Instructed pic to eliminate small flies, clean/sanitize the affected areas and have pest control service the premises before reinspection date. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) violation citation issued

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: food handlers and employees not wearing hair restraints while preparing/serving food and while in the food prep area. Instructed pic to have all employees in the food prep area where a hair restraint. Maintain same.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: grocery bags used to store tcs foods in the 2nd fl walk in freezer. Instructed pic to use food grade bags and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: cutting boards in 1st fl prep area with deep grooves and stains. Instructed pic to sand or replace cutting boards to maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: can opener in the 2nd fl prep area with food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: the interior/exterior of the fryers and cooking equipment on the 2nd fl with charred debris and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain fryers/cooking equipment.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: the hot water knob on the 1st fl hand washing sink is loose and leaks water from the base. Instructed to fix. Maintain good plumbing.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: water stained ceiling tiles in the toilet rooms. Instructed to replace and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: the interior of the floor drains and floors in the corners and under/around the heavy equipment with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors and floor drains. -walls and ceiling in both prep area with food, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain walls and ceiling.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: ventilation panels in the 2nd fl prep area with thick grease, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov