China Wok Restaurant

3106 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 16, 2011
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Score
Medium Risk

China Wok Restaurant has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Feb 16, 2011. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for China Wok Restaurant dates to Feb 16, 2011.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 16, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Fan covers in walk-in cooler, sinks, exhaust hood, cooking equipment, can opener attached to prep table and storage shelves-cooler and dry goods not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not working under exhaust hood. Instructed to repair or replace non-working bulbs.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in unused walk-in cooler and storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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May 5, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELLED AND DATED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FAN VENT ON EXIT DOOR FULL OF GREASE,MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DETAIL CLEAN; PART OF COOKING HOOD FULL OF GREASE,MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN
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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. CAN OPENER UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN ALL THE TIME;INTERIOR OF 2 PREP COOLERS UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOOR MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN-CORNERS AND UNDER HAND SINK,FRONT AREA,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,UNDER PREP TABLE AND SHELVES
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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. WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Wok Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Wok Restaurant on file is from Feb 16, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Wok Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China Wok Restaurant.

Has China Wok Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Wok Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at China Wok Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.