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CAFE HOANG

6818 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60707 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

CAFE HOANG has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 2, 2017. The most recent inspection, on January 8, 2021, found no infractions.

2 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food source, labelling and allergens and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 17, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 17, 2019. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 17, 2019. For example: APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 17, 2019. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 17, 2019. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    16 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(O) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEE ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND KIT (WITH THE PROPER ITEMS) ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
      • 2-204.11 OBSERVED A PERSONAL DRINK WITH NO LID STORED ON THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED STORE AND DRINK PERSONAL DRINKS IN A DESIGNATED AREA WITH LID AND STRAW.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON THE COOKED RICE STORE IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE ON ALL READY-TO-EAT (TCS) FOODS STORED MORE THAN 24 HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
      • 3-501.13 OBSERVED A BOWL OF FROZEN MEAT STORED UNDER THE GRILL TO DEFROST. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONE OF THE 3 PROPER THAWING METHODS.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE MINI REFRIGERATORS AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN ALL REFRIGERATORS.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-302.12 OBSERVED CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABEL ON ALL ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE AND FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPPING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVES IN BOTH THE AREAS LISTED. OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION BEHIND STOVE AND UNDER HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA BEHIND THE STOVE AND UNDER THE HOOD.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-305.11 OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED NEAR THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN DESIGNATED LOCKER AREA FOR EMPLOYEES.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN IT ON PREMISE.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2315425 ON 10/4/19 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND CLOSET. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS DURING THE REINSPECTION. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  3. Canvass

    17 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEE ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND KIT (WITH THE PROPER ITEMS) ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
      • OBSERVED A PERSONAL DRINK WITH NO LID STORED ON THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED STORE AND DRINK PERSONAL DRINKS IN A DESIGNATED AREA WITH LID AND STRAW.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON THE COOKED RICE STORE IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE ON ALL READY-TO-EAT (TCS) FOODS STORED MORE THAN 24 HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED A BOWL OF FROZEN MEAT STORED UNDER THE GRILL TO DEFROST. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONE OF THE 3 PROPER THAWING METHODS.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE MINI REFRIGERATORS AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN ALL REFRIGERATORS.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABEL ON ALL ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROX. 20 RAT DROPPINGS AND APPROX. 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND CLOSET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED A MALE AND FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPPING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVES IN BOTH THE AREAS LISTED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION BEHIND STOVE AND UNDER HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA BEHIND THE STOVE AND UNDER THE HOOD.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED NEAR THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN DESIGNATED LOCKER AREA FOR EMPLOYEES.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN IT ON PREMISE.
  4. Canvass

    11 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.17: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112(B): MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-302.12: MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABEL ON ALL ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-102.11: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO HOLD FOOD IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.15: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MAT IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A FLOOR MAT THAT IS A NONPOROUS, CORROSION RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11: OBSERVED EXCESS SPRAY FOAM ON THE WALLS/FLOOR NEAR THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE OFF EXCESS SPRAY FOAM TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
  5. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found some food items not properly dated, in coolers must properly date food items in coolers.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Cutting boards in kitchen prep area that had deep cuts , shall be replaced, Kitchen prep area shelving, shelving cart that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, kitchen shelving, and kitchen cart not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas, shall be provided.
  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GREASE TRAP/BOX CONNECTED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT PREP/BAR AREA.
  8. License

    4 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING-UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.---------USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.---------MUST REPLACE/REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES BY EXIT DOOR LEADING TO REAR UNUSED OUTSIDE BAR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL HOLE/OPENING ON CORNER WALL (NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GREASE TRAP/BOX CONNECTED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA.--------INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA.

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