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HIGH RISK

HON KEE BBQ & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT INC

5009 N WINTHROP AVE, Chicago, IL 60640

This restaurant has significant health inspection issues.

Multiple critical violations were found during recent inspections. Exercise caution.

SafeScore

45/100

Inspections

4

Last Inspected

Apr 2026

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

30 total

other
930%
contamination
723%
hygiene
413%
facility
413%
pest
310%
chemical
310%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorOther

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

Code 6

MinorHygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WASHED HANDS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK WITH GLOVES ON, WIPED THEM WITH PAPER TOWELS, WENT BACK TO THE PREP TABLE AND PROCEEDED TO PICK PORK RIBS (READY TO EAT) TO SLICE AND SERVE; WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE SPOONS, TONGS ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

Code 8

MinorHygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.

Code 10

MinorHygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

Code 10

MinorPest

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.

Code 38

MinorOther

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.

Code 43

MinorContamination

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Code 39

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.

Code 47

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Code 47

MinorChemical

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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)

Code 38

MinorChemical

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

Code 55

MinorFacility

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 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.

Code 53

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED MISSING LIGHT/MINIMAL LIGHTING INSIDE THE CUSTOMER BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BULB OR INCREASE THE LIGHTING INSIDE THE BATHROOM..

Code 56

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.