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King Wah Express

700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Chinese
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2013
90
Score
Low Risk

King Wah Express has been inspected four times since 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that King Wah Express's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 2, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Food in original container, properly labeled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS AND LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
30
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN AT THE SERVICE COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN.
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90
Jun 26, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ICE CONTAINER STORED ON THE FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF THE FLOOR BY AT LEAST 6".
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS AT WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
33
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON INSIDE ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN AREA.
43
78
Dec 15, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING 2-STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK - MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ANY SUPPLIES/ARTICLES STORED UNDER THE FRONT SERVING LINE MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY MILK OR SODA CRATES USED FOR DRY & COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. 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.
41
86
Feb 9, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 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. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE LABELS.
30
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST HAVE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS DISPLAYED CLOSEST TO THE DOORS.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was King Wah Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at King Wah Express on file is from Apr 2, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at King Wah Express?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at King Wah Express.

Has King Wah Express' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at King Wah Express have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at King Wah Express 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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