Little Wok
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
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Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Little Wok stretching back to 2021. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 25, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Little Wok trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORED PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINER(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST/DIRT/DEBRIS/GREASE IN VENTILIATION OVER THE STOVE/GRILL/FRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION AND POST.
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Feb 17, 2026
Complaint
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT THE METAL INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND OVER THE ICE CUBES STORED BELOW IN ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS ARE STORED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP/HANDLING, SERVING AND STORAGE DURING OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORED PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINER(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST/DIRT/DEBRIS/GREASE IN VENTILIATION OVER THE STOVE/GRILL/FRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION AND POST.
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May 21, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 8, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS, SUCH AS 4 LBS. COOKED CHICKEN-45.0F.1LB. DICED CHICKEN-46.4F.3LBS. EGG ROLLS-51.3F-56.7F.1LB. BREADED CHICKEN-97.9F.THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. It MUST HAVE HAD COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW.APPX.9LBS.$45.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MEASURING DEVICE FOR THE PLATE OF A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN MAIN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN MAIN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,BAR PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED SEVERAL BUCKETS AND BOXES PILED UP IN FRONT OF SAID SINK.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP, DISHWASHING, SUSHI, BAR AREAS OF ALL EQUIPMENT.ALSO APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON UPPER WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/8/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE STORED ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM ALL NONFOOD & FOOD COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES IN REAR PREP AREA EATING INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR EATING.(COS)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE GARBAGE AND REAR DOORS TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Jul 2, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AFTER THE INSPECTION BEGAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD BY PEELING VEGETABLES INTO A CONTAINER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD IS PREPARED IN A WAY IN WHICH CROSS-CONTAMINATION CANNOT OCCUR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jan 17, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING
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Jan 9, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOK PREP SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN BY PICKING UP RAW CHICKEN WITH ONE HAND, WHICH HAD A GLOVE, THEN PLACING SAID CHICKEN INTO THE FRYER; THE COOK WAS USING A TONG WITH THE OTHER HAND TO PICK UP THE CHICKEN THAT WAS COOKED. THE CONTENTS FROM THE GLOVE USED TO MAKE RAW CHICKEN IN ONE HAND WOULD THEN DRIP DIRECTLY ON THE BATCH OF FRESHLY COOKED CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REVIEW PREPPING PRACTICES TO ENSURE NO CROSS-CONTAMINATION OF ANY KIND OCCURS. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE OIL RECEPTACLE WITH HEAVY SOIL BUILD UP ON OUTSIDE AND A LOOSE FITTING LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SAID OIL RECEPTACLE AND ENSURE LID IS TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE HALLWAY OF THE FACILITY LEADING BACK TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER AND DISCARD ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 17, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY BETWEEN 12:10 AND 12:45 PM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS FISH WERE PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER DEXIN TAN ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:45 PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BAR AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF RICE NOT LABELLED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS WITH COMMON NAMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES IN AND OUT OF FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1 OF 2 FAUCETS AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD OVER COOK LINE IS NOW WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE DO NOT TURN ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Apr 24, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 17, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2545597 DATED 12/14/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BAR AND SUSHI STATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE DIGITAL VERSION OF THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE ON DIGITAL VERSION OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FINAL RINSE GAUGE ON HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN AT BAR AND FOOD FROZEN IN SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE AND FREEZE FOODS ONLY IN FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Dec 14, 2021
License
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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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 Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Wok?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited seven 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 six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Little Wok means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Little Wok inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Wok is inspected around three times per year on average.
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