Lee's Wok

1437 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Chinese
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Lee's Wok has been inspected 24 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 15 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Lee's Wok is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

24
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, WOK STATION, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND STEAM TABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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90
Aug 12, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVERAL BOXED ITEMS AND BUCKETS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT THE USE OF AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT MUST BE WORN WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED AT THE PREP STATIONS DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATIONS IN BETWEEN THE GAPS OF THE PREP COOLERS AND THE TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A CLEAN LOCATION FOR STORAGE OF ALL UTENSILS IN BETWEEN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELF DIRECTLY ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR TO HAVE HEAVY BUILD UP OF DEBRIS, SPILLAGE, AND GENERAL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD AND SPILLAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED SUBMERGED IN BUCKET AT THE REAR MOP SINK AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYIN IN BETWEEN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORING DIRECTLY BELOW BOTH FRYERS AND THE OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORING BELOW ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Jan 14, 2025
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREZER THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 30, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOUP COOLING IN THE WALK IN COOLER COVERED WITH LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COOL ITEMS UNCOVERED TO ALLOW FOR AIR CIRCULATION. MANAGER REMOVED LIDS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF BOXES STORED IN WALK IN FREEZER STORED DIRECTLY UNDER FANS AND VENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ENSURE ALL STORED ITEMS ARE PROTECTED FROM ANY SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION SUCH AS ICE AND WATER DRIPPAGE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED IN STAGANT WATER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE NEXT TO THE RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS IN APPROPRIATE LOCATION SUCH AS CLEAN AND DRY BOWL IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING SHELVES IN PREPARATION AREA AND ABOVE WOKS AND PLASTIC LINING PRESENT ON MICROWAVE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES IN THE REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH BUILD UP ON TOP OF MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL LOOSE FOOD PIECES AND ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MOP STORED FULLY SUBMERGED IN WATER IN BUCKET IN REAR UTILITY SINK AREA. INSRTUCTED TO STORE MOP TO ALLOW IT TO DRY IN BETWEEN USE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF TWO EMPLOYEES IN FACILITY WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES COMPLETE FOOD HANDLING TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF COMPLETION.
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Dec 5, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS AND GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND - OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Oct 28, 2022
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 3-501.15(B) OBSERVED FRIED CHICKEN STORED ON TOP OF BULK OIL BOXES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AS A COOLING METHOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER COOLING METHODS FOR COOLING TCS FOODS AND MAINTENANCE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED A STAINLESS STEEL BOWL STORED IN A BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER FILLED WITH RICE IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO USE ALTERNATIVE KITCHEN UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO USE TO GET THE RICE OUT OF THE STORAGE CONTAINER.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED FOUR KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN THEM PROPERLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE COOKING LINE AREA, FOOD DEBRIS, OLD CARDBOARD, AND EGG CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS AT SAID LOCATION AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET, THE DISHWASHING AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH STACKED BINS AND EMPTY FOOD BINS. I ALSO OBSERVED IN THE WALK-COOLER THAT THE SHELVING UNITS WERE LINED WITH CARDBOARD SIGNS MAKING THE SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND DECLUTTER ALL AREAS TO AVOID POSSIBLE HARBORAGE FOR PEST AND MAINTENANCE.
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Oct 21, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/04/2021, REPORT #2501097 #47 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS ON COUNTERTOPS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS. #52 NOTED CONDENSED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE VENTILATION OF THE WALK-IN COOLER COLLECTING INSIDE CONTAINERS ON SHELVE ABOVE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT WATER INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN. #53 NOTED WASHROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. #56 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRIED CHICKEN STORED ON TOP OF BULK OIL BOXES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AS A COOLING METHOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER COOLING METHODS FOR COOLING TCS FOODS AND MAINTENANCE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STAINLESS STEEL BOWL STORED IN A BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER FILLED WITH RICE IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO USE ALTERNATIVE KITCHEN UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO USE TO GET THE RICE OUT OF THE STORAGE CONTAINER.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUR KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN THEM PROPERLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE COOKING LINE AREA, FOOD DEBRIS, OLD CARDBOARD, AND EGG CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS AT SAID LOCATION AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH STACKED BINS AND EMPTY FOOD BINS. I ALSO OBSERVED IN THE WALK-COOLER THAT THE SHELVING UNITS WERE LINED WITH CARDBOARD SIGNS MAKING THE SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND DECLUTTER ALL AREAS TO AVOID POSSIBLE HARBORAGE FOR PEST AND MAINTENANCE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET, THE DISHWASHING AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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May 4, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-NOODLES 50F, CHICKEN (49.8F), SHRIMP 44.1F, BEEF 54/57F, EGGS 63F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS ON COUNTERTOP AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED CONDENSED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE VENTILATION OF THE WALK-IN COOLER COLLECTING INSIDE CONTAINERS ON SHELVE ABOVE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT WATER INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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64
Oct 7, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: STORE ALL TO GO UTENSILS STORED THE SAME DURECTION WITH HANDLES FACING THE SAME WAY TO MAKE SURE NO BARE HAND CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING OF WALK IN REFRIGERATOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE SURFACE OF WALK IN CEILING TO SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED CEILING VENT OF WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT OF WALK IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH DIRT RESIDUE. OBSERVED CEILING VENT OF WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH DIRT RESIDUE AND ICE ACCUMUALTION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATE DRIPPING FROM CEILING VENT OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST ABATE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE ON VENT OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ABATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 5, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN A LARGE PLASTIC BIN STORED ON COOKING OIL CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COOKED, PREPARED HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135F OR ABOVE OR PROPERLY COOLED AND HELD COLD AT 41F. ALSO OBSERVED 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.1F STORED IN A USED PLASTIC BUCKET WITH A LID ON IT. IN THE DISH WASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. $40.00 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED BEEF IN A LARGE METAL BOWL ON TOP OF STORED FOOD IN UPPER FOOD STORAGE AREA OF THE COOKS LINE PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 95F. COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN THE SAME MANOR AT 47.1F. ALSO OBSERVED RAW WHOLE FISH AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52F INSIDE A USED PLASTIC BUCKET WITH A LID ON IT IN THE DISH WASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS TOTAL DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS SUCH AS RAW SHRIMP AND RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED ON TOP METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVER PREPARED SAUCES, UNCOVERED CUT FRESH VEGETABLES, CABBAGE. RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE UNCOVERED FRESH BEAN SPROUTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW MEATS, EGGS WITH READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT EGG ROLLS, COOKED STUFFED WON TONS, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BBQ PORK, THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. NO DATES ON FOODS. INSTRUCTED ALL SUCH FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 SPRAY CANS OF "RAID" BRAND INSECTICIDE WITH LABEL STATING "FOR INDOOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY" BEING USED AND STORED IN THE DISH WASHING STORAGE SHELVING DIRECTLY NEXT TO USED TIN CANS USED TO STORE IN-USE COOKING UTENSILS ON THE WOK LINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE OR STORE RESIDENTIAL INSECTICIDES ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS RICE SOAKING IN A BUCKET INSIDE THE DIRTY UTILITY MOP SINK. ALSO OBSERVED CLEANED GREEN ONIONS HANGING UPSIDE DOWN TO DRY ON THE EDGE OF A USED PRODUCE DELIVERY BOX ON TOP OF A DIRTY, USED MILK CRATE DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND TOUCHING CONTAINERS OF POWDERED LAUNDRY DETERGENT. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58- OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN STANDING WATER AT THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FROZEN FOODS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK RICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. MUST PROPERLY LABEL.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DIRTY, WET CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS UNDER THE COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.----BROKEN/CRACKED LID AND CONTAINER FOR THE BULK RICE. MUST REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING, METAL FOOD CART ON COOKS LINE FOUND DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL,PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE WOK COOKS LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL PAPER CLUTTER, CARDBOARD BOXES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER SHELVING MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING, BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.---- WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.-----DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.----CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Nov 28, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME AND UNEVEN CAULK BEHIND HAND WASHING SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES USED ON TOP THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.ALSO ALUMINUM FOIL ON TOP COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR,EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP FROM UNIT ON WALLS,SHELVES AND ON TOP BOXES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Dec 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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May 3, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Dec 14, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINTFOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR STORAGE. OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GRASE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 19, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 10, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Dec 18, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ELEVEATE STOCK AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOOD VENTS SERVICED TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WOOD CUTTING BOARD WITH PLASTIC OR OTHER NON ABSORBENT CUTTING BOARDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHARP POINT OF THE CAN OPENER AND THE SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOODS FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW LIGHT BULB FOR THE REACH-IN SODA COOLER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP IN THE AIR VENTS LOCATED ON THE SOUTH FALL OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 16, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM EMPLOYEES WASHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 20, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT ALL TIMES. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL WOK STATIONS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE SIDES OF THE GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER WOK STATIONS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 25, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2011
License
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. ADDITIONAL THRESH HOLD IS NEEDED AT FRONT DOOR.
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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.PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINER WITH LIDS FOR THE DRY FOOD,REMOVE CARDBOARDS.LABEL AND DATE FOOD PRODUCTS.
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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. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP), ALSO HOOD AND FILTERS.
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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. SEAL BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRAESE BUILD-UP).
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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. SEAL ALL WALL AND CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCUDING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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.ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(DUST AND DEAD INSECT ON IT).
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR IN STAFF WASHROOM MUST BE SELF CLOSED
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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. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WASTE WATER BACKING UP AND OVER FLOWING INTO PREP FLOOR,A STRONG FOUL ODOR CAMES FROM IT.ALSO OBSERVED WATER PIPE IN POOR REPAIR(TAPED WITH FILTHY TAPE OVER AND OVER AND THE PIPE IS HOLDING UP FROM A DIRTY STRING WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A CERTIFIED PLUMBER AND FIX THE PROBLEM.ALSO PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS.FAUCET IS LEAKING(SAME SINK)INSTRUCTED TO 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 CLEAN ALL VENT COVER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Oct 3, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Feb 8, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE;COOKED CRAB RANGOON STORED IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT TEMP OF 46.9F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 128.8F, STORED ON TOP OF OTHER POTS IN STEAM TABLE. COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 97.3F, STORED AT SAME PLACE. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED BY MANAGER. POUNDS 10, VALUE 45. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60446-13
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SWEEPING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND WASHROOM AREA,EMPTY GARBAGE AT GARBAGE CONTAINER,AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDLE RETURNED TO HIS SPOT COOKING, AND HANDLING FOOD .HAND WASHING PROCEDURE EXPLAINED.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO60446-13
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING FOOD CONTAINERS(USED FOR COOKED AND RAW FOOD),NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,OR NOR ON PREMISES.EMPLOYEE BOUGHT BLEACH UPON MY REQUEST. SINK SET BY ME (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE 100PPM).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO60450-17
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.STAFF WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED TOILET BOWL WITH ENCRUSTED FECES ON RIM AND UNDER THE RIM OF TOILET BOWL,ALSO ON THE BOTTOM OF TOILET SEAT(TOILET SEAT WAS UP, AND THE WASHROOM DOOR WAS OPENED ),EMPLOY CLEANED IT.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO60447-14
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner.CHEMICALS NOT PROPERER LY STORED.OBSERVED OPENED COMET STORED NEXT TO OPENED FOOD(SAUCES),UNDER FRONT PREP TABLE. ALSO USED PAINT BRUSH, STAINLESS STEEL CLEANER, PAINT REMOVAL AND RUST REMOVAL, STORED UNDER PREP REAR TABLE NEXT TO OPENED FOOD (SUGAR UNCOVERED), AND EGG ROLLS STRAINER, AND OTHER FOOD UTENSILS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60447-14. CHEMICALS WAS REMOVED DURING INSPETION.
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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.NEED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR EACH PREP TABLES. DO NOT STORED KNIFE BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.REPLACE HEAVILY PITTED CUTTING BOARD,STORED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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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.DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT , GREASE BUILD UP(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR),KEEP CLEAN INTERIOR OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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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.KEEP FLOOR CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE BUILD UP.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.STORE CLOTH IN SANITIZE SOLUTION , FOR EACH WORKING STATION.
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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 Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lee's Wok?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 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 six violations per visit across the recent record.

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A low risk rating at Lee's Wok means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Lee's Wok inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lee's Wok is inspected roughly once per year on average.