Chinese Wok — China Wok
Last inspected: Jun 21, 2016
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Score
Going back to 2014, Chinese Wok — China Wok has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 21, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Chinese Wok — China Wok dates to Jun 21, 2016.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Chinese Wok — China Wok on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jun 21, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS AND IN CLOSET. (CDI) SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE IN FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FREEZER.
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Aug 19, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRYING RACK ABOVE SINK.
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Dec 8, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Oct 10, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SURFACES AROUND WOK STATIONS, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PANTRY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET AND PANTRY. CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE PAPER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 3, 2014
Complaint
7 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 FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM. A 1/4 INCH GAP OBSERVED WHERE ATTACHED DOOR SWEEP IS BROKEN AT ONE END; MUST REPLACE ENTIRE DOOR SWEEP. ALSO OBSERVED TWELVE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF CLOSET AND UNDER STORAGE SHELF IN FRONT OF RESTAURANT; DROPPINGS CLEANED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SURFACES AROUND WOK STATIONS, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT BOTTOM. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PANTRY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET AND PANTRY. CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE PAPER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MUST BE PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOODS.
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Apr 9, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED; REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM WASHROOM. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM CLOSET TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Feb 18, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN. SEAL OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR AT SOUTH END OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED; REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SEAL ANY HOLES OR OPENINGS THAT MAY BE INSIDE OF STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM WASHROOM. (UNABLE TO SEE DUE TO CLUTTER IN CLOSET AND DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED THERE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM WASHROOM. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM CLOSET TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Feb 10, 2014
License
7 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 TWENTY RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN CLOSET ON FLOOR WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED AND IN PANTRY IN CORNER BEHIND STORAGE SHELF; MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPIINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER IS OVERFLOWING IN ALLEY AND GARBAGE IS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DISPOSAL AREA. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A LOCK AND CHAIN FOR THE DUMPSTER AND ADDITIONAL PICK UPS FOR TRASH IF NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN. SEAL OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR AT SOUTH END OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED; REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SEAL ANY HOLES OR OPENINGS THAT MAY BE INSIDE OF STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM WASHROOM. (UNABLE TO SEE DUE TO CLUTTER IN CLOSET AND DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED THERE),
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM WASHROOM. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM CLOSET TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chinese Wok — China Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chinese Wok — China Wok on file is from Jun 21, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chinese Wok — China Wok?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chinese Wok — China Wok.
Has Chinese Wok — China Wok's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chinese Wok — China Wok have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chinese Wok — 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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