What is New Hong Kong Buffet, Inc's health inspection score?

New Hong Kong Buffet, Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was New Hong Kong Buffet, Inc last inspected?

New Hong Kong Buffet, Inc was last inspected on June 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does New Hong Kong Buffet, Inc have?

New Hong Kong Buffet, Inc has 42 total violations across 16 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is New Hong Kong Buffet, Inc safe to eat at?

Yes, New Hong Kong Buffet, Inc has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

New Hong Kong Buffet, Inc

Name: New Hong Kong Buffet, Inc
Address: 6249 N MCCORMICK RD, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 88

6249 N MCCORMICK RD, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jun 10, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

4.2

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

6249 N MCCORMICK RD, Chicago, IL 60659

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2024

4 inspections

1 intermediate

14 basic

Mar

Jul 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

10 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Aug

Mar 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jun

Inspection History

10 records on file

6 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint

Jun 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE, MUST SANITIZE BETWEEN 50 PPM-100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Base deductions−12 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE UNUSED PREP AREA COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MENS WASHROOM RIGHT SIDE HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING ALSO OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MENS WASHROOM RIGHT SIDE HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE AND PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR GROUT IN POOR REPAIR AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME: FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AROUND THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER;REPAIR/REPLACE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
GREASE AT INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
DISH MACHINE LEAKING FROM UNDER THE UNIT REPAIR ISSUE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXCESS WATER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE ,KEEP FLOOR DRY. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER

Base deductions−15 pts

Jul 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
DRY FOD CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME: FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AROUND THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER;REPAIR/REPLACE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
GREASE AT INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
DISH MACHINE LEAKING FROM UNDER THE UNIT REPAIR ISSUE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXCESS WATER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE ,KEEP FLOOR DRY. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER

Base deductions−15 pts

Jul 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med5 Basic

9 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. ICE CHUTE AT SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE WITH BROWN AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
WE OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F TO 55F.UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.TCS FOODS DISCARDED:CHICKEN,SHRIMPS EGGROLLS ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED PRESENTLY(7-9-24) WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 38F.UNTAGGED UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO USE AND MAINTAIN

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED IN DIFFERENT COOLERS AND AREA OF KITCHEN: MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 68.4F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.5F; MARINATE SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 55.1F;COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.9F;RAW SHRIMPS AT TEMP OF 52F, 3 PANS OF COOKED EGGROLLS AT TEMP OF 55.4F TO 56.9F; RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 52.5F;CRAB RANGOON AT TEMP OF 55.2F.MIXED CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 56.7F.IMITATION OF CRAM SALADS AT TEMP OF 56.3F.THE SIX LAST MENTIONED ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURE POUNDS 300,VALUE 500.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
DRY FOD CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME: FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AROUND THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER;REPAIR/REPLACE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
GREASE AT INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
DISH MACHINE LEAKING FROM UNDER THE UNIT REPAIR ISSUE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXCESS WATER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE ,KEEP FLOOR DRY. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER

Base deductions−40 pts

Mar 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ACCUMULATED GRIME AND DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT AND CONTAINERS THROUGH-OUT KITCHEN AREAS: COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES (ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH), SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, GRIME ETC.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ACCUMULATED GREASE, LITTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGH-OUT ESTABLISHMENT. INCLUDING IN KITCHEN AREAS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, DINING ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13 (B:3) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-21-24, REPORT #2589868: VIOLATION #38) 6-501.111: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. OVER 200 DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN: ON TOP SHELVES BY STORED FOOD, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHROOM, CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. ALSO INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET LINE AND UNDER BOOTHS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A). TODAY WE STILL OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE BY THE OPENED FOODS AND IN CONTAINERS AND FRYER CABINETS, UNDER BOOTHS AND ALONG WALLS IN BOTH DINING AREAS. INSIDE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET LINE, STORAGE AREA, DISHMACHINE AREA. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES: ONE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ONE ON SHELF IN THE KITCHEN. VIOLATION #60) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-17-2023, REPORT#2571427 FOUND FOLLOWING

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ACCUMULATED GRIME AND DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT AND CONTAINERS THROUGH-OUT KITCHEN AREAS: COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES (ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH), SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, GRIME ETC.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: ACCUMULATED GREASE, LITTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGH-OUT ESTABLISHMENT. INCLUDING IN KITCHEN AREAS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, DINING ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-21-24, REPORT #2589868: VIOLATION #38) 6-501.111: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. OVER 200 DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN: ON TOP SHELVES BY STORED FOOD, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHROOM, CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. ALSO INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET LINE AND UNDER BOOTHS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A). TODAY WE STILL OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE BY THE OPENED FOODS AND IN CONTAINERS AND FRYER CABINETS, UNDER BOOTHS AND ALONG WALLS IN BOTH DINING AREAS. INSIDE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET LINE, STORAGE AREA, DISHMACHINE AREA. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES: ONE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ONE ON SHELF IN THE KITCHEN. VIOLATION #60) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-17-2023, REPORT#2571427 FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF REACH IN

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH DRY FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME: FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ACCUMULATED GRIME AND DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT AND CONTAINERS THROUGH-OUT KITCHEN AREAS: COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES (ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH), SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, GRIME ETC.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ACCUMULATED GREASE, LITTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGH-OUT ESTABLISHMENT. INCLUDING IN KITCHEN AREAS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, DINING ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPAIR BROKEN WALLS (HOLES AND MISSING TILES) INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. WALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NO LIGHTING PROVIDED AT MEN'S WASHROOM,FIXTURE BROKEN.REPAIR ISSUE
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-21-24,REPORT #2589868. #38)6-501.111: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. OVER 200 DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN: ON TOP SHELVES BY STORED FOOD, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHROOM, CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. ALSO INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET LINE AND UNDER BOOTHS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A). TODAY WE STILL OBSERVED OVER 200 MICE DROPPING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE BY THE OPENED FOODS AND IN CONTAINERS,BY THE BAG OF ONIONS ON TOP PREP TABLE. UNDER BOOTHS IN BOTH DINING AREAS. INSIDE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET LINE. STORAGE AREA, DISHMACHINE AREA. OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR GOING UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ONE ON WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ONE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER TRAYLINE. #60) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-17-2023, REPORT#2571427 FOUND FO

Base deductions−21 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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