Bangkok Wok
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2015
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Bangkok Wok five times, with records going back to 2012. On Jun 12, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Bangkok Wok dates to Jun 12, 2015.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Bangkok Wok's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 12, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Found/observed no food certified food mgr with city of Chicago food sanitation certificated while preparing, handling potentially hazardous foods;cooked chicken, cooked rice, cooked vegetables, soup, at this time of inspection, Citation issued 7-38-012 Serious violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated in reach in cooler, and in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in cooler, and in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen, employee bathroom not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/ missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls that had peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in kitchen prep area not clean, had grease build up, need detailed cleaning.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Apr 17, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ATTACHED DRAINBOARD AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK. MAIN KITCHEN.
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Jan 16, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNIITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST VENT HOOD NOT CLEAN.(GREASE BUILDUP)
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Aug 26, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in coolers, and reach in freezers, must date and label food items in reach in coolers, reach in freezers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(detiled).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen areas, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy in kitchen prep area had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen areas, dining areas and bathroom no clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Mar 16, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EXIT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OVER 1/2 AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. MANAGER FIXED THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR BY PUTTING THE DOOR SWEEP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. DOOR IS NOW RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED.(NO CITATION ISSUED, PREMISES IS NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS YET).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK. ALL BULK CONTAINERS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. ALL CABINET UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR. SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES AND REPLACE TILES. CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR MISSING COVING/BASEBOARD BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP ZREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL THE WALLS IN THE COOKING AREA/PREP AND CRACKED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE TILES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.(NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE NOTED).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bangkok Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bangkok Wok on file is from Jun 12, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bangkok Wok?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bangkok Wok.
Has Bangkok Wok's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bangkok Wok have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bangkok Wok means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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