Fast Wok — China Fast Wok
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2016
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Public records show 12 inspections at Fast Wok — China Fast Wok stretching back to 2010. Fast Wok — China Fast Wok was last inspected on Feb 9, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 9, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Feb 9, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 28, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND A LARGE POT OF 30# OF DICED COOKED CABBAGE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 47.6F,FOOD WAS COOKED ON 1-27-16.ALSO FOUND 10#OF COOKED PORK POP STICK AT TEMP OF 116F STORED AT ON SHELF IN THE KITCHEN. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS 40,VALUE 65. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL,ALSO NOT ACCESSIBLE,INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK INVERTED TWO WHITE CLEAN FOOD CONTAINERS. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN CLOGGED UNABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO WATER WILL OVER FLOW.FOUND THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWEL.MANAGER STATED:WE USE WASH BOWL IN THE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE ON THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK,TEMPORARILY TO USE WASH BOWL IN THE WASHROOM OR FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.HAND WASHING INFORMATION GIVEN CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.UPON ON MY ARRIVAL OBSERVED A TECHNICIAN WITH SHOES ON ON TOP THE WOK UNIT CHANGING FILTERS WITH OPENED FOOD ALL AROUND HIM.DUST FALLING ON WOK AND OPENED FOOD.FOUND A PLASTIC CUT GALLON WITH PLASTIC HANGING AND FOOD(SLICED CELERY IN WATER) INSIDE THE MENTIONED GALLON.FOUND COOKED FOOD(RANGOON,CHICKEN, EGG ROLLS,ETC. STORED ON TOP BROWN BAGS WITH RED WRITING ON THEM,WITH EXCESS OIL ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.FOUND PLASTIC CUPS AND METAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS:FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOP WITH HANDLES TO PICK-UP DRY FOOD. . NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT AND ALL WOKS . FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.NEED TO REMOVED ALL BROWN PAPER,AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-29-15,REPORT #1441945 #30-MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA #33- OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT SURFACES WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34-OBSERVED FLOOR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER AND AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #43-OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. #45- FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. TODAY(1-27-16)OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OILY,GRIMES ON CARDBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN USED AS LINERS ON SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RUSTY VENT COVER ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PLASTIC AROUND THE NECK FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR DUE TO FAUCET IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,REMOVE PLASTIC,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-OBSERVED SURFACE
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Jun 29, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT SURFACES WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER AND AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPARED ITEMS IN COOLERS UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL WITH DATE AND TIME OF PREPARATION AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINERS AND FLOOR LINERS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP IN THE GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AND THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items no properly dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and in display cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and in display cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, 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 walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving 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 in rear storage area, 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: Wall that had peeling paint, hole in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Oct 11, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BLADE AND HOLDER OF CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE. WIPE BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE NOTED ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MUST BE VISIBLE INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS.
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Jun 6, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAILED CLEAN, REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OLD MOLDY LOOKING CHALKING BY THREE COMPARTMENT, AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS BEHIND MAIN WOK STATION, AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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May 2, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAILED CLEAN, REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OLD MOLDY LOOKING CHALKING BY THREE COMPARTMENT, AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS BEHIND MAIN WOK STATION, AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS
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Jan 4, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 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. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SURFACES, AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS.ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS AT REAR KITCHEN.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL STORAGE RACK UNITS.
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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. MUST RECAULK WALL PERPENDICULAR TO 3COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS BEHIND MAIN WOK STATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AT MAIN WOK STATION. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES.OBSERVED TWO COLD FAUCET HANDLES AT 3COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD FAUCET HANDLES AT 3COMP SINK.
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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 BETTER ORGANIZE/DECLUTTER STORAGE AREA NEXT TO FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBOURAGE.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 5, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 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.ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
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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.SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT INSTALLED-MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.FOUND A BAG OF UNOPENED ONIONS ON SAME SHELF WITH LIQUID SOAPS-MUST PROPERLY STORE AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ELECTRICAL CLOSET DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 26, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 22, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEANED MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS THRU-OUT FACILITY NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED TO INVERT[STORE UPSIDE DOWN] OR COVER WITH LID AT ALL TIMES. CAN FOODS AFTER OPENING MUST BE EMPTIED INTO STORABLE CONTAINERS SUCH AS PLASTIC,GLASS, OR STAINLESS STEEL BEFORE STORAGE IN THE COOLER. MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOOR 6" OFF FLOOS AT ALL TIMES.
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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. MUST REPAIR RUSTED SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE AT REAR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CHINA BURNER SURFACES WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS,HOOD WALLS AND EDGES OF HOOD GREASY,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT REAR INSIDE COVER WALL OF CHEF REACH IN COOLER,AND INSIDE MICRO-WAVE OVEN WITH FOOD SPLASHES NEEDS CLEANING. ALSO TOILET BOWL. WALK - IN FREEZER FLOOR UDER SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.
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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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY , DINING AND KITCHEN AREAS WITH WITH DEBRIS,AND FLOORS AT ELECTRICAL ROOM STORAGE NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAINING SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT REAR PREP KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE PREP SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA FOR SMOOTHIE PREPARATION,CANNOT MULTI-TASK EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK. ALSO FAUCET AT CHINA WOK UNDER HOOD LEAKING WATER AFTER IT'S TURNED OFF, MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fast Wok — China Fast Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fast Wok — China Fast Wok on file is from Feb 9, 2016. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fast Wok — China Fast Wok?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Fast Wok — China Fast Wok.
Has Fast Wok — China Fast Wok's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fast Wok — China Fast Wok have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fast Wok — China Fast 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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