Little Wok
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Little Wok has 33 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 24, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 20 times across the record.
Little Wok scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR REAR EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ON THE SIDES,TOP AND BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE MIDDLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 17, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Mar 13, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAGS FROZEN SHRIMPS THAWING IN THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT ITEMS NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE ICE SCOOP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AT THE TOP.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Nov 14, 2023
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE ONLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 5, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE ONLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 21, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL ABOVE SERVING COUNTER AND EMERGENCY LIGHTS ABOVE SERVING COUNTER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
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Oct 29, 2020
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, BULK CONTAINERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 24, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONSING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUDATIOM 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2312967 ON 9-26-19:58:All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP IMPROPERLY THAWING INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR, UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, BULK CONTAINERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 26, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 30, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in prep cooler in the front of kitchen: chicken @ 50.2F; shrimp @ 50.5F; beef @ 49.6F; egg wash @ 50.4F; veggie egg rolls @ 50.1F; and crab meat rangoon @ 50.7F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held @ 40 or less, or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed all potentially hazardous foods in walk in cooler and walk in freezers without proper labels. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date. Must maintain same.
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Feb 27, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
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Feb 17, 2017
License
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEEF 53.6F, EGGS 53F, SHRIMP 52.7F, EGG ROLLS 52F, CHICKEN 52.1F, CRAB RANGOON 51.9F STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 50LBS AND $100 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPALAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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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 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF CONDIMENT CART NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE NEAR REAR DOOR, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WEST WALL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
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Jan 10, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN ICE MACHINE. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARDS, COOLERS, AND THE VENTILATION HOOD AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET,ALONG WALLS, AROUND THE MOP SINK AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET. ALSO, STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Dec 3, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 25, 2015
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 30LBS.SHRIMP 44.6F-45.3F,110LBS. BEEF 44.6F-45.1F,150 LBS. CHICKEN 44.5F,30 LBS COOKED CHICKEN 44.7F,80LBS. PRECOOKED EGG ROLLS 44.5F-45.1F,15LBS. BREADED COOKED CHICKEN 45.2F,10LBS. PRECOOKED CRAB RANGOON 44.4F,18 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS 45.1F-45.2F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.443 LBS.$902.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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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. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON PAPER BAGS,WALL OUTLET ,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ICE MACHINE,CRATES,UNDER HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM,COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/25/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,CRATES USED FOR STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL SINKS & WOK STATION AND AT STEAM TABLE,ALL STORAGE RACKS & SHELVING UNITS AND IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,BLENDER,ROLLING CARTS,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS & LIDS,ALL GLASS ON PREMISES,MOP SINK BASIN,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WIRES,CONDIMENT STORAGE BINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER & FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ,UNDER WALL BASES,ALL FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN SOME AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS & DOORS,HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEAD INSECT FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,DUST FROM VENTILATION VENT COVERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILETROOM & DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & MISSING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,DAMAGED WALLTILES AND BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES OF CLUTTER FROM SHELVING UNITS IN TOILET ROOM,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 3, 2015
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT#1386383 8/27/15 #18 NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING FRONT & REAR DOORS STILL NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO GO TO THE STORE TO PURCHASE DOOR SWEEP DURING INSPECTION.DOOR SWEEPS ARE BEING INSTALLED AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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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: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #18.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,CRATES USED FOR STORAGE.
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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 FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL SINKS & WOK STATION AND AT STEAM TABLE,ALL STORAGE RACKS & SHELVING UNITS AND IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,BLENDER,ROLLING CARTS,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS & LIDS,ALL GLASS ON PREMISES,MOP SINK BASIN,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WIRES,CONDIMENT STORAGE BINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER & FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ,UNDER WALL BASES,ALL FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN SOME AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
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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 & DOORS,HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEAD INSECT FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,DUST FROM VENTILATION VENT COVERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILETROOM & DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & MISSING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,DAMAGED WALLTILES AND BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES OF CLUTTER FROM SHELVING UNITS IN TOILET ROOM,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL & MAINATIN.
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Aug 27, 2015
Routine
16 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES,PREP TABLES,TOP SHELVES OF PREP COOLERS,MOTOR OF COOLERS,FRYERS,CARTS AND SHELVING UNITS,IN STORAGE BINS,OUTLET BOXES.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM & REAR DOOR HAS SEVERAL PERFORATED HOLES IN DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/27/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MANAGER WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1501431 10/31/14 NOT CORRECTED #33-MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR UNITS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.#34-MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT(COOKING,STORAGE SHELVES,STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES,TABLES AND SINKS.#35-CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN TABLE AND EQUIPMENT.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS,CRATES USED FOR STORAGE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL SINKS & WOK STATION AND AT STEAM TABLE,ALL STORAGE RACKS & SHELVING UNITS AND IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,BLENDER,ROLLING CARTS,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS & LIDS,ALL GLASS ON PREMISES,MOP SINK BASIN,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WIRES,CONDIMENT STORAGE BINS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,ALL FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN SOME AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
34
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 & DOORS,HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEAD INSECT FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,DUST FROM VENTILATION VENT COVERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILETROOM & DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & MISSING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,DAMAGED WALLTILES AND BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES WHERE NEEDED.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 1 MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES OF CLUTTER FROM SHELVING UNITS IN TOILET ROOM,UNUSED FRYER AND CRATES FROM LOBBY AREA,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL & MAINATIN.
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45
Oct 31, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS ,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES, TABLES AND SINKS).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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86
Feb 28, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES ETC., INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNIT AND WALK-IN FREEZER, UNDER PREP TABLES, UNDER SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM, IN WASHROOM, UNDER STORAGE CRATES AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, UTILITY SINK AREA, SHELVES AND OTHER AREAS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE VISIBLE; PROVIDE WHERE MISSING.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR CLEANING AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Aug 8, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUULD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Apr 17, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPEMENT. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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86
Dec 28, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: STORING KNIVES IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF THE WOK STATION,ALL COOLERS,THE DRAINAGE SHELF ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALL STORAGE RACKS,THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER THE COOK LINE,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH.
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78
May 7, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA (CORN STARCH, SYRUP,ETC).
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SPOONS ON PREP TABLE.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT , COOLERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVES, VENTILATION HOOD, ETC.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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70
Jan 26, 2012
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CLEANING MICE DROPPINGS FROM ICE MACHINE (PUTTING MICE DROPPINGS IN HANDS WITH SOILED TOWEL) AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. OBSERVED MULTI-USE PAN INSIDE EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING AND REMOVE ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED H77190 COURT DATE 3-15-12 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #673268 ON 1-18-12. OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED H77190
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION MOVED TO CRITICAL SEE VIOLATION #14
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
30
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, VENTILATION HOOD, ETC (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS)
33
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
34
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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAK BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
38
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. ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 18, 2012
Routine
12 minor violations.
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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. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF OVER 100 RAW EGGS 56.3-67.1F, APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AND 15 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN 50.2-51.6F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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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. EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FILLED WITH UTENSILS, PAN AND BRUSH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINK. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RUBBING NOSE AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE LOG BOOK INCLUDING COPY OF PEST CONTROL LICENSE, MSDS SHEETS OF CHEMICALS USED AND MAP OF TREATED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. FECES, TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND AND ON GREASE CONTAINER. DUMPSTER NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND CLOSE LIDS ON DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
30
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, VENTILATION HOOD, ETC (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS)
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
34
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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMP SINK.
38
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. ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
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55
Sep 1, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST VENT NOT CLEAN.
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90
Feb 14, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS AND WOK STATION. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN SHELVING RACKS,SINKS,AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKLINE,UNDER PREP TABLES,COOLERS,IN REAR AREA NEAR HOT WATER HEATER AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS,DIRT AND GREASE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE CLOSET 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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82
Feb 8, 2011
Consultation
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING OUT OF HOT WATER HEATER IN REAR PREP AREA AND ON TO FLOORS AND WALLS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND ALL GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN GARBAGE AREA OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. ALSO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES ARE NOT PROPERLY COVERED DUE TO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. FOUND GARBAGE BAGS AND BOXES ON THE GROUND AROUND RECEPTACLES. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,PROPERLY CLOSE RECEPTACLE LIDS AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS AND WOK STATION. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN SHELVING RACKS,SINKS,AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKLINE,UNDER PREP TABLES,COOLERS,IN REAR AREA NEAR HOT WATER HEATER AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS,DIRT AND GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE CLOSET 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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74
Feb 7, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF RAW EGGS AND COOKED CRAB RANGOON AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 65-86 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING OUT OF HOT WATER HEATER IN REAR PREP AREA AND ON TO FLOORS AND WALLS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND ALL GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN GARBAGE AREA OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. ALSO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES ARE NOT PROPERLY COVERED DUE TO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. FOUND GARBAGE BAGS AND BOXES ON THE GROUND AROUND RECEPTACLES. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,PROPERLY CLOSE RECEPTACLE LIDS AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS AND WOK STATION. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN SHELVING RACKS,SINKS,AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKLINE,UNDER PREP TABLES,COOLERS,IN REAR AREA NEAR HOT WATER HEATER AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS,DIRT AND GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE CLOSET 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: FOUND TIN CAN ON STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA BEING USED AS AN ASHTRAY. FOUND 3 CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES ON INTERIOR OF ASHTRAY AT THIS TIME. MUST REMOVE ASHTRAYS FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020.
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67
Sep 28, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,SINKS AND PREP TABLES AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER WOK STATION AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP AND THICK BLACK GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OTHER FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND WASHROOM ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTREMELY DINGY/DIRTY WALLS IN WASHROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Sep 16, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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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. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATUES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 60LBS OF COOKED AND RAW CHICKEN,COOKED BEEF,COOKED CABBAGE, EGGS AND EGG ROLLS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49-71 DEGREES F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. (21)NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AND GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE AND GREASE ON GROUND AROUND RECEPTACLE. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS AND THROUGHOUT GARBAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE AND REMOVE GREASE AND ALL GARBAGE AND DEBRIS FROM GROUND. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,SINKS AND PREP TABLES AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER WOK STATION AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP AND THICK BLACK GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OTHER FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND WASHROOM ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTREMELY DINGY/DIRTY WALLS IN WASHROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Apr 19, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVER, i.e. CHICKEN, BEEF,SEAFOODS. MUST ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHENEVER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, COOKER AND SERVED.
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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. FLOORS NOT CLEANED, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BEHING WATER HEATER, UNDER SHELVES, EQUIPTMENT AND ALONG WALLS.
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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. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Wok on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains 33 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Wok?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at Little Wok.
Has Little Wok's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Wok have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Little 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 Little Wok inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Wok is inspected around two times per year on average.
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