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Golden Wok Corporation

5731 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Chinese
Last inspected: Jan 11, 2013
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Golden Wok Corporation five times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 11, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Golden Wok Corporation's record stops at Jan 11, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Food in original container, properly labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Golden Wok Corporation is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 11, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZERS AND COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA....ALSO BULK ITEMS ON SHELVING WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS AND DATES.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CHEST AND UPRIGHT FREEZERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE STOVE AT KITCHEN.
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86
Nov 8, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shield in kitchen prep area was missing end cap, shall be provided.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in dining areas need cleaning.
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86
Feb 1, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need cleaning. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need cleaning(corners).
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area, and bathrooms need cleaning.
38
82
Jul 22, 2010
Consultation
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found reach-in cooler in prep area at 57.3F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that cooler must maintain 40F or below at all times. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found fresh eggs approximately 2 dozen at 57.3 and Crab Racoon approximately 5 lbs at 55.2F stored in cooler stated above. Instructed manager that all potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40F or below. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured products. Approvimately 7lbs,value $20. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
3
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers and foods inside coolers not properly labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Prep tables, prep counters, cooking equipment and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in prep area not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and reseal floor, have floor smooth and easily cleanable.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling not maintained in prep area. Instructed to seal all holes, remove peelings paint and repaint walls and ceiling.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Wok Corporation last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Wok Corporation on file is from Jan 11, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden Wok Corporation?

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

Has Golden Wok Corporation's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Wok Corporation have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Golden Wok Corporation 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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