New Hot Wok Chinese Kitchen — Hot Wok
Last inspected: May 28, 2019
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Score
New Hot Wok Chinese Kitchen — Hot Wok appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated May 28, 2019. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. Note that New Hot Wok Chinese Kitchen — Hot Wok's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 28, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which New Hot Wok Chinese Kitchen — Hot Wok's 52 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 28, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES) FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (RANGOON FILLING, COOKED CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED WOKS TOO LARGE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT OR INSTALL A LAGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WASHING OF LARGE EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AT THE WOK STATION IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE GARBAGE CANS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND AND UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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May 22, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-303.11(B) OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SANITIZER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AN ADEQUATE SANITIZER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE LEFT TO THE STORE AND RETURNED WITH CHLORINE BLEACH DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED PLUMBING NOT MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO LAW. OBSERVED A HEAVY WATER LEAK DUE TO A HOLE ON THE PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED EGG ROLLS, COOKED CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 10LBS OF EGG ROLLS AT 70F, 5 LBS OF CRAB RANGOON AT 70F, 3 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 51F, AND 10 LBS OF COOKED BREADED CHICKEN AT 68F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. TOTAL AMOUNT OF FOODS DISCARDED $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES) FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (RANGOON FILLING, COOKED CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED WOKS TOO LARGE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT OR INSTALL A LAGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WASHING OF LARGE EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AT THE WOK STATION IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE GARBAGE CANS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND AND UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 14, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED. FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION JULY 20, 2017 AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS), BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (EXTERIORS), WOK STATION, FRYERS AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES, FLOUR AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; HANG TO DRY AND DISPOSE OF STANDING WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET AFTER USING.
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Jul 20, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: : WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES, WALL SOCKETS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO LOWER VENTS IN DINING ROOM AT WINDOW.MUST CLEAN
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Jul 18, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OVER FLOWING DUMPSTER WITH GARBAGE, WOODEN CRATES. EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WOODEN CRATES AND TRASH, AROUND DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE.AREA MUST BE CLEAN AROUND DUMPSTER. LIDS MUST BE CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES, WALL SOCKETS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO LOWER VENTS IN DINING ROOM AT WINDOW.MUST CLEAN
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Jul 14, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST ONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL.MUST PROVIDE LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES, WALL SOCKETS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO LOWER VENTS IN DINING ROOM AT WINDOW.MUST CLEAN.
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Feb 15, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS EGG ROLLS AND RICE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CL,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPRING ON DOOR
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Aug 26, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE TOILET ROOM AND AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT ALL TIMES AT THE HAND SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS AND DRY STORAGE AND FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 2&3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE 2&3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. NOTED HIGH WEEDS ALONG THE EXTERIOR BUILDING BEHIND GREASE CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVERD COOK NOT WEARING ANY TYPE OF HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 3, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Jun 18, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME PEELING PAINT IN THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Hot Wok Chinese Kitchen — Hot Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Hot Wok Chinese Kitchen — Hot Wok on file is from May 28, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Hot Wok Chinese Kitchen — Hot Wok?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at New Hot Wok Chinese Kitchen — Hot Wok.
Has New Hot Wok Chinese Kitchen — Hot Wok's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at New Hot Wok Chinese Kitchen — Hot Wok have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at New Hot Wok Chinese Kitchen — Hot Wok means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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