Meme Wok

7601 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60652

Chinese

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2016

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Meme Wok, the earliest from 2015. The most recent report on file is from Oct 6, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Meme Wok since Oct 6, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Meme Wok on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 6, 2016

License

2 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION AND FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN UNSED WALK IN FREEZER WITH CLUTTER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM THE WALK IN FREEZER AND PUT THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER INTO USE OR REMOVE IT.

Mar 2, 2016

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF RAW CHICKEN INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AT 49.6F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $15. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

Feb 3, 2015

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Meme Wok last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Meme Wok on file is from Oct 6, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Meme Wok's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Meme Wok have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Meme 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.

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