Hot Woks Cool Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Hot Woks Cool Sushi 20 times, with records going back to 2010. On Apr 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Hot Woks Cool Sushi is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF REACH-IN COOLER AT THE END OF COOKLINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT WATER IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL CORN STARCH AND FLOUR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE FOOD PREP CARTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Aug 24, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 17, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Found 8 live cockroaches in rear dry food storage room, Instructed to eliminate insects activity, Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Men's Toilet room hand wash sink faucet in poor repair, loose handle, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees personal items stored in dry food storage room. Instructed to keep away.
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Jul 14, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS EGGS AT 67FF, DICE CHICKEN AT 63.9F, TUNA AT 47F AND COOKED CRABMEAT AT 48.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF $25. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENED CAN OF SODA IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ABOVE BULK CONTAINER OF RICE. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL DRINKS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE, SALT AND CORN STARCH OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN BULK CONTAINERS BY THE DRY STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD IN FRONT SUSHI AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CLEAN SERVING PLATES. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NOT BRIGHTING UP. INSTRUSTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 16, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS(SALT, FLOUR, SUGAR...) IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS PROPERLY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: RICE SCOOPING SPOON STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OR UNDER RUNNING WATER.
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Dec 10, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGN AT HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT BAR AND REAR SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS WITH COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN SUSHI PREP AREA AND IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME IN SUSHI PREP AREA COOLERS AND REAR PREP AREA COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN UNCOVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN FEMALE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE.
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Jul 31, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 30, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME OR DATE LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER, AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER DISH MACHINE, AND UNDER WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SALT AND SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN PREP COOLER DOOR AT SUSHI PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN AT FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REGRIGERATION THERMOMETER MISSING IN SUSH FRONT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Sep 1, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 30, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMP AT 53.5F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN RPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 4 LBS OF RAW SHRIMP AT 52.4F, 40LBS OF CREAM CHEESE AT 53.8F. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $40.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION, FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE WHILE BEING USED. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED. CRITCAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITY FOUND, REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH MISSING KNOBS FOR COLD WATER. EXTREMELY HOT WATER AT THE HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMEDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Jan 14, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITAION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF )INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLES AT SUSHI STATION NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Mar 26, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD SAFE CONTAINERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE LEFT BASIN OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE LEFT AND MIDDLE BASIN OF THE REAR PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF TAKING A STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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May 22, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED SEVERAL GASKETS FOR PREP COOL DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP SINK AT SUSHI STATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD SPILLS NOTED ON KITCHENS FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND INSTALL A DURABLE SURFACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP SOTED ON ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Aug 8, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES ON A KNIVE RACK. FOUND KNIFE STORED BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LOCATED ABOVE STAINLESS STEEL SHELING RACK AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA. SURFACES MUST 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 FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE DUST, FOOD DEBRI, CONDIMENTS AND CRUMBS; CORNER ON THE LEFT AT THE WOK STATION, IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER RACKS AND IN THE 2ND DRY STORAGE ROOM ABOVE THE STEPS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA IN A RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 7, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER THAT HAS BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE THE RIPPED RUBBER GASKET IN THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE 2-COMP. SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 2-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Feb 25, 2011
Tag Removal
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
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Feb 17, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND WALK-IN FREEZER TEMPERATURE AT 62.4F WHERE PERISHABLE ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FREEZER TEMPERATURE AT 0F OR LOWER. FREEZER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL LETTER WHEN REPAIRED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORE IN SAID FREEZER AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPS: 2O LBS OF GROUND PORK AND BEEF AT 52.8F, 30 LBS OF PORK EGG ROLLS STUFFING AT 53.8F. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.
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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 LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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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. WALK-IN FREEZER WALLS IN POOR REPAIR , GAPS NOTED WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD, INSTRUCTED MGR TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD TO KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE.
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May 25, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HAND SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT MAIN KITCHEN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING AT ALL TIMES.
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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. CLEAN UTENSILS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM MOP SINK.
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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. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, A SLIMY FILM NOTED ON UPPER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hot Woks Cool Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hot Woks Cool Sushi on file is from Apr 17, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hot Woks Cool Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Hot Woks Cool Sushi.
Has Hot Woks Cool Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hot Woks Cool Sushi have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hot Woks Cool Sushi means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Hot Woks Cool Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hot Woks Cool Sushi is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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