Hot Woks Cool Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2020
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Score
Going back to 2011, Hot Woks Cool Sushi has 15 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Hot Woks Cool Sushi dates to Mar 5, 2020.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING COOKED RICE, COOKED CHICKEN, AND BUCKETS FILLED WITH HARD BOILED EGGS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR, SHELVING UNITS AND ON TOP OF BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Feb 21, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRINK MIXER PLUGGED IN AND INSIDE HAND WASHING BOWL IN BAR BEING USED BY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT USE HANDSINK FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIME DRIPPING FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST DISCARD CONTAMINATED ICE,REMOVE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING COOKED RICE, COOKED CHICKEN, AND BUCKETS FILLED WITH HARD BOILED EGGS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR, SHELVING UNITS AND ON TOP OF BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Jun 10, 2019
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS IN FRONT (SUSHI) PREP AREA. FISH (SPICY TUNA) SHRIMP, SLICE VEGETABLE ETC AT 46 DEGREES F INSIDE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF COLD FOOD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS, FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD OUT OF TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER COLD HOLDING AT 51.9 DEGREES F IN FRONT (SUSHI) PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING AND BAGGING READY TO EAT CLEANED SLICED/DICED VEGETABLE (MUSHROOMS) ETC. IN REAR PREP AREA WITH BARE HANDS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF BARE HAND CONTACT REQUIREMENTS (NO BARE HAND CONTACT ON READY TO EAT FOOD). PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT SEPARATED AND PROTECTED OR IN GOOD CONDITION IN FACILITY FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER (ACTIVE) CONTAMINATION INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ON READY TO EAT VEGETABLE FROM CONDENSER; OPEN NONE PROTECTED BEAN SPROUTS, BROCCOLI ETC DIRECTLY STORED UNDER DISREPAIR CONDENSER. UNKNOWN LIQUID ACTIVELY DRIPPING INSIDE FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF SAFE FOOD REQUIREMENTS, FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT (SUSHI) AND REAR( WARE WASHING) PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE BLOCKED AND ITEMS STORED INSIDE POTS, CONDIMENT BOTTLES, FOOD, PLASTIC WRAP, ETC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND SINK ARE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND ARE REQUIRED TO BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER REMOVED ITEMS AND ALLOWED ACCESSIBILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,CHICKEN, TUNA, SOUP, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED FRONT AND REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR AND WALK IN COOLERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED IN UNFINISHED DRY STORAGE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION UPSTAIRS IN STORAGE CLOSET. MUST RELOCATE AND PROTECT SINGLE USE ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR (UNKNOWN LIQUID) LEAKING(DRIPPING) INSIDE COLD HOLING UNIT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 12, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH GLOVES ON TAKING FOODS FROM OUT OF PREP AREA AND COOLERS WITH GLOVES ON AND RETURNING BACK TO THE PREP AREA WITH THE SAME GLOVES ON AND NOT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES ONCE BACK IN SUSHI PREP AREA. ALSO EMPLOYEE CLEANING 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK OUT WITH GLOVES ON AND NOT CHANGING GLOVES INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EACH ACTIVITY BEFORE HANDLING FOOD AFTER HANDS HAVE BECOME CONTAMINATED,CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL SHELVING NEEDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Sep 14, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 7, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 6, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF APPROX 1/2 LB OF RAW TUNA AT 44.8F 1/2 LB OF,RAW SALMON SUSHI AT 45.4F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.F OR BELOW.FOODS REMOVED OR DISCARDED APPOR 1 LB AT COST $10.00-CDI
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES.1 LARGE AND MEDIUM ROACH CRAWLING ON COVING AT THE SIDE OF COOLER IN SUSHI PREP, 3 LARGE AND 4 BABY ROACHES CRAWLING ALONG UPPER SHELF ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN, AND 10 LARGE LIVE ROACHES GATHER TOGETHER UNDER THE FRONT BAR IN DINING ROOM ON WOOD BOARD NEXT TO COOLER,AND 10 ON THE OTHER SIDE . MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS ON STORAGE RACK BY COOLERS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO INTER AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC.MUST CLEAN
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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 WALLS IN SUSHI PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.ALSO OPENINGS IN CEILING AREAS ALONG PIPES.MUST SEAL ALL AREAS TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORAGE NOT ORGANIZE ON 2ND FL REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED STORAGE SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOORS,PAINT CANS,ETC.MUST INSTALL SHELVING TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Mar 22, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT LABLED IN WALK IN COOLER NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPED FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROWN PAPER BAGS LINING SHELVES FOR CONDIMENTS.MUST REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN LIQUOR DRY STORAGE ROOM ON 2ND FL.MUST ELEVATE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOOR. ALSO DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING AND FLOOR AREAS IN SAME AREAS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jul 30, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT SOILED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS AND THE WAITER STATION WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
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Jan 23, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL TALL PLASTIC WHITE CONTAINERS ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK HOLDING CORN STARTCH, FLOUR, SUGAR AND SALT AT ALL TIMES.
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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 UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND 3-COMP SINK AREA. ALSO MUST DO SAME AT ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS ON PREMISES IN THE KITCHEN, HALLWAYS AND RESTROOMS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE SUSHI BAR HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 1-COMP SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREP STAFF, BARTENDERS AND WAIT STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR ALL STAFF.
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Jul 8, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DOZEN EGGS IN BOWL ON SHELF IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 59.7-60 F DEGREES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. APPROX WT. 1 1/2 LBS. VALUE $1.50. MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F DEGREES OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. 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: NO SOAP/PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN AT REAR. MUST PROVIDE . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK(S)NEXT TO ICE BIN AND IN SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN ENCLOSED WALK-IN FREEZER OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER RACKS AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA OF CLUTTER.
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Jul 18, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SUSHI PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN FAN COVER IN WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE WATER AND CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN DRY AS POSSBILE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS IN BATHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Jul 6, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD NEEDED TO THE LEFT OF BAR HANDSINK & ICE BIN LIDS MUST BE PROVIDED AT BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES, CABINET UNDER SUSHI BAR HANDSINK & GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS NEED CLEANING, DUE TO FOOD SPILLS/DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL ARTICLES/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOORS UNDER BAR SINKS. FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Nov 2, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 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. BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ALL CONTAINERS.
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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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
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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. SUSHI PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR 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. 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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Jan 27, 2011
Task Force Liquor 1475
No violations found.
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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 Mar 5, 2020. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hot Woks Cool Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hot Woks Cool Sushi.
Has Hot Woks Cool Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hot Woks Cool Sushi have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one 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.
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