Talk and Wok Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Talk and Wok Cafe has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “hand drying provision” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which Talk and Wok Cafe's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at basement restroom provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(b) good repair and calibration (pf)
Inspector notes: Food thermometer not calibrated repair or replace.
590.004/4-502.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean wok range to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: light bulb defective at exhausthood dry storage area and basement stair area replace
590.006/6-303.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No trash recepticle for hand wash sink near cooking line provide.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some condiment squeeze bottles provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: No on some foods stored inside walk in cooler provide.
590.003/3-302.11-C
64
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels in the dispenser or means to dry hands in the staff bathroom. Provide means to dry hands at all times. PIC was able to provide paper towels at the time of the inspection.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed a good amount of cockroaches on the sticky traps located in the basement. PIC was able to provide an updated pest report from 9/9/25. Please contact licensed exterminator recommend more frequent visits until pest report is clean.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on the grease container outside. Degrease the grease container to remove all grease build up.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping clothes on the counters. Provide proper storage of the wiping clothes inside a sanitizer bucket with sanitizer.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed original open cans being stored inside the refrigeration units. Provide proper food grade containers for food items.
590.003/3-305.11-C
70
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a leak at the bottom of the pipe located in the basement. (photos taken) No smell coming from the pipe but when the PIC flushed the toilet small amount of water came out of the pipe. PIC stated they had someone come out a month ago to fix the other side of the pipe. Exterminator also noted this on the recent report. PIC called the landload at the time of the inspection and asked to have a licensed plumber come out. Provide an invoice from a licensed plumber on company letterhead. PIC stated the licensed plumber is scheduled to come out today. Please email over the plumbers report after the repair has been fixed. 9/13/24- PIC emailed on 9/11 stating that a plumber came out and stated the pipe needed to be replace because is was to old and that they patched the hole. Today I observed the pipe still leaking a small amount at the bottom. Photo taken. No smell. PIC was not able to provide an invoice from a licensed plumber stated the plumber would be out on Monday. She was not able to provide a confirmation email from the plumber. A woman from the building management stopped by and stated she would reach out to the plumber and have them send a confirmation email. The email that I recieved was from the building management company stating that a plumber would be out tomorrow at 7am. Please provide a report/invoice from the licensed plumber on company letterhead. Please ensure that a plumbing permit is pulled if this is required.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: KITCHEN-Observed rodent droppings. BASEMENT- a good amount of cockroaches on the glue boards. PIC was able to provide an updated pest report from 8/29/24. Spoke with the PIC and recommended to her that they make sure that they are reading the extermination reports and taking action to the recommendations that are stated on the report to help correct the rodent activity. Contact the licensed exterminator to come out and inspect the establishment. Provide a detailed IPM report for the next inspection. Clean to remove all rodent and cockroaches. 9/13/24- PIC stated that she called the exterminator and stated he would be out in 2 weeks. An email was sent to the PIC stating all the documentation that was needed for today. PIC was not able to provide confirmation on the extermination report. Please contact the licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM Report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in Aug 2024. Contact licensed company to inspect the hood and update the sticker. 9/13/24- At the time of the inspection the PIC called the hood company on speaker and was not able to speak to anyone. Contact licensed company to come out and clean and inspect hood.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a few open cans of sauce in the original cans. Provide food grade containers for storage.
590.003/3-305.11-C
70
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a leak at the bottom of the pipe located in the basement. (photos taken) No smell coming from the pipe but when the PIC flushed the toilet small amount of water came out of the pipe. PIC stated they had someone come out a month ago to fix the other side of the pipe. Exterminator also noted this on the recent report. PIC called the landload at the time of the inspection and asked to have a licensed plumber come out. Provide an invoice from a licensed plumber on company letterhead. PIC stated the licensed plumber is scheduled to come out today. Please email over the plumbers report after the repair has been fixed.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: KITCHEN-Observed rodent droppings. BASEMENT- a good amount of cockroaches on the glue boards. PIC was able to provide an updated pest report from 8/29/24. Spoke with the PIC and recommended to her that they make sure that they are reading the extermination reports and taking action to the recommendations that are stated on the report to help correct the rodent activity. Contact the licensed exterminator to come out and inspect the establishment. Provide a detailed IPM report for the next inspection. Clean to remove all rodent and cockroaches.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No towels or means to dry hands in the bathroom. Provide means to dry hands.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in Aug 2024. Contact licensed company to inspect the hood and update the sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a few open cans of sauce in the original cans. Provide food grade containers for storage.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food not covered/protected with lid covering in the walk in refrigeration unit. Provide proper food container coverings.
590.003/3-302.11-C
61
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: No prep sink located at this establishment. PIC stated that they are washing and preping in the 3 bay sink. Provide a prep sink. Contact licensed plumber to install prep sink. 6/21/24- PIC Lin stated she needed more time. She is contacting a plumber. Please contact a licensed plumber and provide an invoice on company letter head on what the cost is to install a prep sink with an air gap.
590.005/5-205.15-P
86
Jun 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: No prep sink located at this establishment. PIC stated that they are washing and preping in the 3 bay sink. Provide a prep sink. Contact licensed plumber to install prep sink.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels or mean to dry hands in the bathroom and at the hand sink. Provide paper towels or means to dry hands.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap in the bathroom and at the hand sink in the kitchen. Provide hand soap.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 open cans of Oyster Sauce and Hoisin Sauce inside refrigeration unit. Provide food grade containers. Discontinue using open can items.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulb out over the stove. Provide proper lighting. Replace light bulb.
590.006/6-303.11-C
64
Aug 1, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ladels for serving rice stored in 80F water discontine practice and provide proper storage in clean water of 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of empty buckets from basement area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Sides of wok range and back splash soiled clean.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor drain to remove odors and provide screened cover.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: No covers on some foods stored inside walk in cooler provide covers.
590.003/3-302.11-C
78
Nov 10, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Some foods stored inside walk in cooler have no covers provide.
590.003/3-302.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Serving utensils stored in stagnant water properly store in clean water of 135F or higher.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor soiled below cooking equipment clean.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No trash receptacle with cover for hand wash sink area.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of empty ingredient buckets from basement area.
590.005/5-501.110-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Wok range top and sides soiled clean.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily grooved repair or replace.
590.004/4-101.11-C
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Talk and Wok Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Talk and Wok Cafe on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Talk and Wok Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Talk and Wok Cafe.
How does Talk and Wok Cafe compare to other restaurants in Hyde Park?
Talk and Wok Cafe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Hyde Park average of 84.
Has Talk and Wok Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Talk and Wok Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Talk and Wok Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Talk and Wok Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Talk and Wok Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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