House of Wah Sun
Last inspected: May 5, 2021
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Score
House of Wah Sun has been inspected 12 times since 2010. The most recent visit was on May 5, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. House of Wah Sun's record stops at May 5, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; House of Wah Sun is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 5, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE FRIER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 2 DOOR FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Jul 12, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD (EGGROLLS) NOT LABELED OR DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND HAVE SELL BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTON NOT MAINTAINED, LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RECALIBRATE RUNNING WATER TIME TO MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER FOR SAID SINK.
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Aug 10, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENT INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 10, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLE BY COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LOWER SIDE OF PREP TABLE SHELVES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD HANDLERS MUST UPDATE CERTIFICATES AND KEEP ON CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 6, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS. FOUND VEGETABLES BEING STORED INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE. MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS BEING STORED IN FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL REFRIGERATORS.FOUND MANY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY DATED OR LABELED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE BAR 3-COMP SINK AND AT THE 3-COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISH WASHER IN THE REAR AREA(FAUCET ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE) TO PREVENT LEAKS.
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Oct 29, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER,BOTTOMS OF WORK TABLES IN KITCHEN AREAS,HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CORNER WALLS OF WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE TOP OF HANDSINK INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 28, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESEAL/REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN REACH IN COOLER, MUST PROVIDE A LID AT AT ICE BIN BEHIND BAR, AND RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, TO WASH HANDS,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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May 14, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL SPICES CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND BACK OF THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK TO STORE ALL THE KNIVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL ONE OF THE RICE COOKER EXTERIOR PART AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE WOK AREA ND DEEP FRYER AND STOVES WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 13, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: FOUND TOXIC ITEMS (CHLORINE, DISHWASHING DETERGENTS,DE GREASER,ETC). STORED WITH CANNED AND BOTTLED SOY SAUCE, HONEY MUSTARD IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER UNDER THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CHEMICALS MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE PLACE NOT WITH THE FOODS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005A. MANAGER REMOVE ALL THE TOXIC CHEMICALS AND STORED IN A SEPARATE AREA.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NEED TO PUT LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT AND READY TO COOK FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AND CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD AND REPLACE BURNED OUT PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD ON SOME OF THE LIGHT BULBS BY THE HOOD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT (OLD TOOLS,OLD DISHES,OLD COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ETC) FROM THE OLD OWNER. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE UNUSED ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Jan 31, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERING ON STORAGE SHELVES AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN/SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN/SANITIZE; STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS AT SERVER STATION.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ARTICLES FROM FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Oct 14, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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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. DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL/MAINTAIN.
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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.
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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 REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN, BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS AND USE ADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND PAPER.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, MOP SINK AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.
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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 CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.
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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 REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORED KNIVES/UTENSILS.
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Sep 3, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST.
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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.CLEAN WALL ON EAST SIDE OF KITCHEN.
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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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was House of Wah Sun last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at House of Wah Sun on file is from May 5, 2021. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at House of Wah Sun?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at House of Wah Sun.
Has House of Wah Sun's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at House of Wah Sun have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at House of Wah Sun 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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