Thai Wok
Last inspected: Jul 3, 2014
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Score
Thai Wok has been inspected four times since 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 3, 2014. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Note that Thai Wok's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 3, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Premises maintained free of litter” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Jul 3, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EUIPMENT,CABINETS AND SINKS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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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 COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Jun 23, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS IN FRONT METAL CABINET, UNDERNEATH THE SODA FOUNTAIN AND THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. 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 THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EUIPMENT,CABINETS AND SINKS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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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 COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Jul 10, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA (FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN) NEED LIGHT SHIELDS; PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR PROPER SET UP OF THREE COMP SINK (ONE OBSERVED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ENSURE ALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE VISIBLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS.
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Oct 3, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT 3COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS IN CLOSET BY THE FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ICE RECEPTACLE HOLDER OR CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOPER AT ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Wok on file is from Jul 3, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Wok?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Thai Wok.
Has Thai Wok's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai Wok have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Thai Wok means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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