China Wok
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2016
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China Wok has been inspected 14 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Apr 27, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for China Wok dates to Apr 27, 2016.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up 10 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Apr 27, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE SHELF UNDER PREP TABLES,ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWNS BULBS AT HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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May 6, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTY AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED FILTERS AND HOOD WITH GREASE,DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 4, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE IN CORNERS, IN MOP SINK AREA IN CORNERS, AND BETWEEN WALL BEHIND COOKING AREA( NEED TO PUT A DOOR ON THIS WALL OPENING/ELECTRICAL AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 45 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT NEED TO FILL HOLES IN THE WALLS RODENTS BETWEEN WALLS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL RETURN WITH BLACK LIGHT SO THEY CAN FIND THE RATS ENTRY AREA. NEED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOK STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE MOP SINK AREA, AND REAR STORAGE AREA, ALSO UNDER THE WOK STATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM HAND SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPAIR LOWER PIPE (LEAKING) UNDER THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 28, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANY BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED RICE,FLOURETC., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NAMES FOR ALL ITEMS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE, IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN REAR PREP TABLE AND COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN #10 CAN OPENER, CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, HOOD AND FILTER, ANS EXTERIOR OF THE PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR BETWEEN FRONT CABINETS NOT CLEAN,ALSO UNDER SODA STORAGE REAR ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN REAR CEILING REAR SODA ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN OVER COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN RESTROOM.CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL PROPANE TANK ATTACHED TO A HEATER FRONT NEXT TO UPRIGHT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING.
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Mar 21, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 70 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT FLOOR/WALL LEDGE. NEED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AND WALL LEDGE. NEED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL OUT FOR SERVICE, FILL ALL HOLES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANY BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED RICE,FLOUR ETC., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NAMES FOR ALL ITEMS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE,IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN REAR PREP TABLE AND COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN #10 CAN OPENER, CUTTING BOARDS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, HOOD AND FILTER, AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR NEED TO FILL, AND CLEAN FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR 1ST BETWEEN FRONT CABINETS, UNDER SODA STORAGE REAR ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING REAR SODA ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN OVER COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN., ALSO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN RESTROOM. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL PROPANE TANK ATTACHED TO A HEATER FRONT NEST TO UPRIGHT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING.
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Aug 29, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 11, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.3 COOLER IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLER CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CONTACT CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240 OR VIA E-MAIL cdphfood@cityofchicago.org TO REQUEST REINSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: EGGS, RAW SHRIMP, COOKED CHICKEN, EGG ROLLS, BREADED CHICKEN ETC... ALL 46-56 DEGRESS. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE APPROXIMATELY 200 LBS $350.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER IN CUSTOMER BATHROOM. NO HOT WATER IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DUE TO WATER TURNED OFF AT SHUT OFF VALUE. WHEN MANAGER TURNED ON WATER, THE WATER WAS BLACK FROM LACK OF USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ON AND WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HANDSINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: REPEATED ASKED MANAGER TO FILL PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE AND CUTOMER WASHROOM. ASKED MANAGER FOR SOAP AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. HANDSINK GREASE AND DUST COVERED. MUST CLEAN MANAGER FILLED SOAP AND TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, HANDSINK, REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD, GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL IN CORNER BTWEEN HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, DUST AND PEELING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINNTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS, RUBBER GASKETS, AND WOK STATION NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. REPAIR SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 13, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FOUND PREP HAND SINK NOT CLEAN,MICROWAVE,BOTTOM SHELES OF PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER 3-COMP SINK,AND BASEMENT FLOORS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO FLOOR VENTS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN FROM EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
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Mar 16, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.LABEL/DATE FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER (IE EGG ROLLS,PREPPED/COOKED MEATS-CHICKEN ETC )IN COOLERS,FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM BASEMENT FLOORS AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT-MOPS OFF FLOORS/INVERT. ALSO MUST ELEVATE/ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE FOOD BINS,BOXES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING IN STORE ROOM.
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Jan 28, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 19, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF COOLERS & FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED, CAN OPENER & HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE AND FILTERS IN CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN CORNERS AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FINISH CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING WALLS, CEILINGS & DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. FINISH SEALING ALL CRACKS IN WALLS & CEILINGS.
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Jan 6, 2010
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF COOLERS & FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED, CAN OPENER & HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE AND FILTERS IN CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN CORNERS AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS, CEILINGS & DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT AND SEAL ALL CRACKS IN WALLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN OFFICE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Wok on file is from Apr 27, 2016. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Wok?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 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 three violations per visit, down from roughly six 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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