Lee's Wok
Last inspected: May 15, 2017
67
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Lee's Wok stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from May 15, 2017. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Lee's Wok's record stops at May 15, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 13 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
May 15, 2017
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2049994 5/8/17 #18 NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND DOORNEAR CRATES AT SERVICE COUNTER,.ALSO 8 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN A PUDDLE OF FOUL SMELLING LIQUID UNDER BUSS PANS ON FLOOR UNDER REAR PREP TABLE.MANAGER IS REMOVING DROPPINGS AND FOUL SMELLING SPILL ON FLOOR,CLEANING AND SANITIZING AREAS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE CANS AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN AND DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD AND WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,WOK STATION,FAUCETS ABOVE WOK STATION,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,ROLLING CART,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA ,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANELS BEHIND 3- COMP SINK AND WOK STATION,HOLE IN WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM AND MISSING WALL BASES NEAR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FRONT GLASS REACH IN COOLER
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
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May 8, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FRONT GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 3LBS. COOKED SHRIMP AT 48.7F -50.1F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND 5LBS. RAW SHRIMP AT 62.8F STORED IN A BUCKET OF WATER ON FLOOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 8LBS. $15.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED A EMPTY SOAP BOTTLE INSIDE OF SINK BASIN.MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION FOR HAND WASHING.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ON FLOOR AND NEXT TO CRATES OF POP AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.ALSO APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR SCREEN DOOR RIGHT CORNER AND WORN DOOR SWEEP.APPX. 5- LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR AND INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/8/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK WELL GASKET SEPARATED FROM UNDERNEATH SINK AND WATER POURING HEAVILY FROM DRAIN INTO A LARGE BUCKET WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AND WHEN SINK HAS STOPPER INSIDE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE CANS AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN AND DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD AND WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,WOK STATION,FAUCETS ABOVE WOK STATION,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,ROLLING CART,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA ,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANELS BEHIND 3- COMP SINK AND WOK STATION,HOLE IN WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM AND MISSING WALL BASES NEAR SAME.
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Sep 7, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR TABLE STORAGE SHELF NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN REAR STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS EXTERIOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Mar 11, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED #45 NO FOOD HANDLER, CORRECT BY DATE 9/29/2015. REPORT # 1464988 DATE 6/29/2015 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND CONDIMENT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND WASH AND SANITIZE, PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON THE GAS LINE TO THE RICE COOKER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON THE REAR PLASTIC CONTAINER AND LID, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW. THE USE OF DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR IS PROHIBITED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. RUBBER SEAL AROUND CONDIMENT DOOR BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOK/DRIP TRAY NOT CLEAN, AND EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPTY CANS STORED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Jun 29, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD N OT CLEAN. MUST DEGREASE AND CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 4, 2014
Complaint
10 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 POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WALKING AROUND IN LOBBY AND THEN CAME INTO PREP AREA AND STARTED COOKING AND A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WAS TOUCHING AND HANDLING ARTICLES (PAPERS,FOOD CONTAINERS,UTENSILS) AND THEN STARTED COOKING NEITHER ONE OF THEM WASHED HANDS BEFORE COOKING FOOD.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE (CHICKEN,EGG ROLLS,RICE,GRAVY,ETC) IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS .
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,FAUCETS AT WOK,WOK STATION,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LOBBY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,HOLE IN WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL PANELS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES IN THE SAME AREAS,DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN SPIDER WEBS AND DIRT FROM WALLS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DRAIN LINE FROM 3- COMP SINK ATTACHED TO WALK IN COOLER TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Aug 7, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD STORED IN AN OPEN ORIGINAL CONTAINER (PREP AREA/WALK-IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND FOOD RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES AND AROUND GASKET OF PREP COOLER DOOR AND PREP SHELF IN COOKING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER (ACROSS COOKING LINE).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jun 4, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP STATION AND RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE,
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May 28, 2013
License
8 minor violations.
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., AND FRONT AND BACK DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP STATION AND RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASY VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND PROVIDE SHELVES THATS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR TO BETTER CLEAN FLOOR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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Oct 4, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods in freezer stored in reusabale shopping bags. Instructed to store foods in freezer bags or food grade material storage containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Deep fryer cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and under cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructe to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handler apron not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean or replace worn apparel.
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Feb 27, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside bulk storage containers and coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior cooking equipment and storage containers, storage shelves, sinks and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Jan 23, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside bulk storage containers and coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior cooking equipment and storage containers, storage shelves, sinks and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Jul 6, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 29, 2011
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.----------MUST CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN REACH-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP IN PREP AND IN REAR AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLERS, FAUCET HANDLE AT MOP SINK AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION, COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALL PANELING WITH GAP/OPENING (BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.---------MUST CLEAN VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER.---------MUST CLEAN/REPAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT AND REAR).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER (PLASTIC BAGS, PLASTIC CONTAINER ETC) ON PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.--------STOCKS/USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Feb 17, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACE OF PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES BY WALK-IN COOLER, ALSO NOTED WATER DRIPPING FROM ROOF. MUST REPAIR.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND RE CAULK.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (PLASTIC BAGS, PAPER, EMPTY CONTAINER ETC.) STORED IN STORAGE RACKS IN REAR AREA ABOVE/BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STORAGE SHELVES BY EXPOSED HAND SINK AND INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lee's Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lee's Wok on file is from May 15, 2017. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lee's Wok?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Lee's Wok.
Has Lee's Wok's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lee's Wok have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lee's Wok 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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