Wen Cai Chinese Kitchen
Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025
64
Score
Public records show 18 inspections at Wen Cai Chinese Kitchen stretching back to 2011. Wen Cai Chinese Kitchen was last inspected on Jul 14, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.
Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Wen Cai Chinese Kitchen's latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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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
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND REFRIGERATORS, UNDER ALL PREP TABLES, AND ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION FILTERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SPICES BY THE WOK STATION OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FLY STRIP HANGING BY REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIP AND TO USE ONLY IN NON FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED TO SCOOP TCS FOODS STORED IN THE REACH IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS AND TO PROPERLY STORE SAID UTENSIL(S) IN A BIN/CONTAINER OR HANDLE UP IN THE PRODUCT WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS AS A LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND KEEP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, THE PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE SINKS (INCLUDING THE FAUCET KNOBS) WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE WOK STATION, INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Aug 16, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED EGG ROLLS) HELD IN A REFRIGERATOR FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND NOT LABELED WITH THE DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE HELD IN THE REFRIGERATOR FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED WITH DISCARD DATES NOT EXCEEDINGLY MORE THAN 7 DAYS (DAY 1 IS THE DAY OF PREPARATION). MANAGER PROVIDED LABELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE AND SPICES BY THE WOK STATION OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE AND SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED FLY TRAPS HANGING BY THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD; ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE WOK STATION, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, STOVE, AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DOORS AND HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER, 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND REFRIGERATORS, UNDER ALL PREP TABLES, AND ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES.
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Sep 25, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN COOLER: RAW EGGS 63.8F, RAW CHICKEN 60.3F, RAW BEEF 60.2F, TOFU 60.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AND $350 WORTH OF FOOD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 64F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN PREP AREA ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 10, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Nov 6, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER TO RMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE AIR VENT COVER ABOVE THE PREP STATION TO REMOVE DUST.
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Feb 7, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON PREMISES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM GLOVES, FACE MASKS,DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPRORIATE SANITIZER WITH PROPER TEST STRIPS(1000-5000PPM), OR DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED IN COOLER WITH ONLY PREPARED DATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD,OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ON REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUT MEATS/FRUIT IN FREEZER AND IN WALK-IN COOLER CUT VEGETABLES IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR FOOD GRADE BAGS ie. ZIP-LOC, OR BAGGIES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 6, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SMOOTHIE PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,(BOTH)GREASE TRAPS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS,UNDERSIDES OF SHELVING UNITS ABOVE PREP COOLERS.
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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 SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA AND CEILING VENTS.MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM WALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT ABOVE SERVICE COUNTER
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK THAT HAS A FOUL ODOR.
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Nov 28, 2017
License
8 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. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.ALSO.APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/28/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SMOOTHIE PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM TOP OF STOVE,SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN AND INSIDE OF SMOOTHIE PREP COOLER,RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,FRYERS,(BOTH)GREASE TRAPS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS,UNDERSIDES OF SHELVING UNITS ABOVE PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE BINS(BLACK).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA AND CEILING VENTS.MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM WALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT ABOVE SERVICE COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK THAT HAS A FOUL ODOR .
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Mar 24, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHT FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
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Jul 7, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 15, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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May 6, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(COOKED RICE 160.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 28, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW BEEF AND PORK STORED OVER UNCOVERED ONIONS AND BROCCOLI IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPERLY STORE PRODUCE AND READY TO EAT FOOD OVER RAW FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED SEVERAL ITEMS UNCOVERED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND PROTECT ALL FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1491027 ON 7-28-14. 30 ANY OPEN CANS OF FOOD MUST BE TRANSFERRED INTO REGULAR CONTAINERS. ALL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED AND LABELED.32-REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CARDBOARD LINERS FROM BOTTOMS OF EQUIPMENT SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. DEEP FRYER, WOK, SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO FOOD PREP TABLE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.34-THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BENEATH THE DRY STORAGE AREAS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS. 35-CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND COOKING WOK STATION AND REMOVE DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS AT CEILING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE USED CHICKEN CARDBOARD BOXES, GROCERY BAGS, ETC AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE, SINKS, ETC.
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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 AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT 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, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MUST BE PROVIDED BY 7-28-15.
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Jul 28, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Any open cans of food must be transferred into regular containers. All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND CARDBOARD LINERS FROM BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS AT FOOD PREP TABLES,HOOD AND FILTERS (GREASE BUILD-UP) ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER,WOK,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO FOOD PREP TABLE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND BENEATH THE DRY STORAGE AREAS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE HOT COOKING WOK STATION AND REMOVE DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS AT CEILING AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSIL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND INVERTED NOT INSIDE THE ICE MAKER.
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Feb 28, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER BLADE OF CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND SINKS. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS FROM FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jan 9, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP, SIDES, FRONT, INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOKS, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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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. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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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. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN THE WALKIN FREEZER AND WALKIN COOLER.
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Jun 7, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wen Cai Chinese Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wen Cai Chinese Kitchen on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wen Cai Chinese Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Wen Cai Chinese Kitchen.
Has Wen Cai Chinese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wen Cai Chinese Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wen Cai Chinese Kitchen 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 Wen Cai Chinese Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wen Cai Chinese Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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