Kung Fu Wok Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited Kung Fu Wok Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2018. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 16, 2019. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Kung Fu Wok Restaurant's record stops at Oct 16, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around nine violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Oct 16, 2019
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS IN THE COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: TWO EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD HAS NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPRELY LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH COMMON AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES,
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: ALL SPICES CONTAINERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER, EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKER, CART WITH SIPCES AND CART WITH CLEAN BOWLS, ALL EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP),AND BOTTOM SHELVE OF ALL PREP TABLES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF 3 COMPT SINK WORN OUT WITH BLACK AND ORANGE COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE FAUCET ARM CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE STOVE,GRILL AND DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 2, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 (A)B INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (COUNTER, DOOR, PILE OF WOOD ETC) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES ON PREMISES. MUST USE PROPER RAISE SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER STORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 (B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 24, 2018
License
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK ADJACENT TO FRONT PREP AREA. (NOTED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT OR REMOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COFFEE MACHINE AND THEREFORE HAND SINK WILL NOT BE NEEDED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 (E) (2) FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOG BOOK (LICENSE NUMBER, TARGETED PEST, CHEMICAL USED, SERVICE REPORTS ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C)
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 (B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC) IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER ENCLOSURE IN FRONT AREA WITH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COFFEE MACHINE TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION OR REMOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COFFEE EQUIPMENT INFRONT AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 (A)B INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 (B) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE WITH LEAK UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA (BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA BY HOT WATER HEATER TANK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (COUNTER, DOOR, PILE OF WOOD ETC) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES ON PREMISES. MUST USE PROPER RAISE SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER STORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kung Fu Wok Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kung Fu Wok Restaurant on file is from Oct 16, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kung Fu Wok Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Kung Fu Wok Restaurant.
Has Kung Fu Wok Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kung Fu Wok Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kung Fu Wok Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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