Golden Wok Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 8, 2017
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Score
Golden Wok Restaurant has been inspected eight times since 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 8, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Golden Wok Restaurant is from Jun 8, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Golden Wok Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 8, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks in walk in cooler that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment 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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler, and rear storage are under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Jan 5, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, 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 cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)Prep table 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: Damaged/broken floor tiles in kitchen prep area by dish machine shall be repaired/replaced. Floors under cooking equipment not clean, need 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: Ceiling had peeling paint above prep area, and rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Aug 9, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ADDITIONAL DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP, STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, SIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA, PIPES AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE, PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Aug 5, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. (NOTED PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE SAID SINK). CLOGGED AND DRAINPIPE HEAVILY LEAKING WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO TEMPORARILY USE WASHROOM HAND SINK). ISSUED 2 DAYS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF, EGG ROLL. COOKED RICE ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED, PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP, STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, SIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA, PIPES AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE, PREP/COOKING AREA,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (PAPERS AND CARDBOARDS) STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA, PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN FRONT AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Apr 21, 2015
License
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP ABLE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO FLOOR SURFACE AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE FLOOR TILE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL CEILING.
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Oct 30, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS LABELED AND DATED AT ALL TIMES. FOOD EGG ROLLS IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER NOT DATED OR LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT RUSTED GREASE TRAP LID SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, AND MAIN COOKING LINE UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FOOD DEBRI. INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER FOUND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR (PRODUCE BOXES). ALL ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK ON PREMISES WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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May 6, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL A MOP SINK ON PREMISES WITH A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET BASE AND FAUCET EXTENSION BASE AT THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR THE UPRIGHT WHITE 1DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION.
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Apr 25, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Wok Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Wok Restaurant on file is from Jun 8, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Wok Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Golden Wok Restaurant.
Has Golden Wok Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Wok Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Golden Wok Restaurant 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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