China Wok

1958 W 35Th St, Chicago, IL 60609

Chinese

Last inspected: Jun 7, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at China Wok stretching back to 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 7, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at China Wok is from Jun 7, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 7, 2017

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

May 30, 2017

Routine

6 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: OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON BACK OF PREP COOLER AND PALLET BEHIND PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA, ONE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR ALONG WALL IN REAR UTILITY/WALK-IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PALLETS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR IN PREP AREA.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Oct 18, 2016

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT 3 COMP SINK, INST TO PROVIDE TO SET UP SINK FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE OF MULTI USE UTENSILS.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLER.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AND PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Sep 22, 2016

License

7 minor violations.

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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP IN NEED OF REPAIR/REPLACEMENT WITH WASTE WATER SPROUTING FROM SEVERAL OPENINGS AND LEAKING FROM TOP AND SIDES ONTO FLOOR IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED. PREMISES NOT OPENED OR OPERATING AT THIS TIME.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES WITH SEVERAL ROACHES CRAWLING ON INTERIOR SIDES AT BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND ON AND UNDER COUNTER ALSO. ALSO NOTED ROACHES WITHIN UNUSED REFRIGERATOR AT BACK AREA WHERE WALK-IN COOLER IS AND ON WALL OF SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED. PREMISES NOT OPENED/OPERATING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SURFACES OF COLD PREP STATIONS AT CORNERS TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND ROACH CASINGS. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FLOORS REMOVING DEAD ROACHES, WASTE WATER AND POOLING WATER IN BASEMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: REMOVE COBWEBS DANGLING FROM VENTILATION AT CEILING BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: PROVIDE METAL STEM AND REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Wok last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Wok on file is from Jun 7, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Wok?

Across the inspection record, “appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China Wok.

Has China Wok's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at China Wok have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China Wok means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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