Wing Chong Restaurant

4077 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Chinese
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 21 inspections at Wing Chong Restaurant stretching back to 2010. Wing Chong Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Wing Chong Restaurant's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

21
Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STROED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON SECOND DOOR OF THREE DOOR PREP COOOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSEREVD ACCUMULATED DIRT ON FLOORS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Oct 24, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN MOP BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR LINERS IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Apr 14, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 5, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, EGGROLLS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2546727 ISSUED ON 01-20-2022 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #55 - OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN CHICKEN BREAST. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP HANDSINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING STOVE, EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP, ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES, WALL VENTILATION, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA AND THE DINING AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARDS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA.
55
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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55
Jan 20, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN AND MIISING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Jan 12, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/03/2020 INSPECTION REPORT #2454206 VIOLATION# 47 OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN MAIN PREP AREA NEAR COOK LINE WHERE DRY FOOD STORAGE IS BEING STORED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT. OBSERVED DIRTY METAL GARBAGE CAN BEING USED TO STORE RICE. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE DURABLE AND EASY TO CLEAN. OBSERVED DIRTY AND TORN GASKETS AT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER UNDER MICROWAVE WHEN FIRST ENTERING ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REPLACE. 49 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE SPILLS ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLER DOORS IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED CARD BOARD ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNUSED COOLERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES AND ALL CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.ALL NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN AND MIISING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINS BEING STORED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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58
Nov 20, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN CHICKEN, BEEF AND PORK IN SEVERAL COOLERS STORED IMPROPERLY WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED IN THE TOP PORTION OF THE COOKS LINE COOLER DIRECTLY NEXT TO FRESH CUT VEGETABLES AND ABOVE PREPARED FOODS ON SHELVING UNDERNEATH. RAW PORK STORED ON TOP OF BAGS OF FRESH VEGETABLES. RAW BEEF STORED ON TOP SHELVING OF A COOLER OVER COOKED CHICKEN. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE OF RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS. ALL FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE COOLER CUTTING BOARD IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR. CUTTING BOARD COMPLETELY BLACK WITH MOLD, BLACKENED CUTS AND GROOVES IN BOARD AND NOTED FOODS BEING PREPARED ON THE SURFACE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE CUTTING BOARD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN MAIN PREP AREA NEAR COOK LINE WHERE DRY FOOD STORAGE IS BEING STORED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT.----: OBSERVED DIRTY METAL GARBAGE CAN BEING USED TO STORE RICE. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE DURABLE AND EASY TO CLEAN.----- OBSERVED DIRTY AND TORN GASKETS AT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER UNDER MICROWAVE WHEN FIRST ENTERING ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE SPILLS ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLER DOORS IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----OBSERVED CARD BOARD ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE.
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67
Nov 3, 2020
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIRTY CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA WITH BLACK DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE WITH CLEAN CUTTING BOARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN MAIN PREP AREA NEAR COOK LINE WHERE DRY FOOD STORAGE IS BEING STORED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY METAL GARBAGE CAN BEING USED TO STORE RICE. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE DURABLE AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND TORN GASKETS AT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER UNDER MICROWAVE WHEN FIRST ENTERING ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE SPILLS ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLER DOORS IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Oct 24, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPAPRED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING UNCLEAN/SOILED APRON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD MUST CLEAN APRON FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 3-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLEGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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May 26, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-DOOR PREP COOLER MIDDLE DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTEIOR OF ALL SINKS. MUST CLEAN SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FLOOR CLUTTERED AROUND HEATING/COOLING UNIT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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82
Sep 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXTERIOR SCREEN DOOR SO AS TO BE EASY TO OPEN AND CLOSE. FOUND DOOR VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE RESTROOM WASTE BASKET AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEAT COVERS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE 2DR FREFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND THE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE; THE SHELVING RACK ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE INTERIOR OF THE EXHAIST HOOD CANOPY. AT ALL ABOVE STATED FOUND EXTREMELY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXHAUST FAN AND ALL PARTS OF THE DUST FAN GUARD COVER LOCATED ABOVE THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND GRIME BUILD-UP.
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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 AND SANITIZE WALLS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AREAS, AND IN THE KITCHEN COOKING AREA TO REMOVE DUST, FOOD DEBRI AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP; MUST ALSO CLEAN THE RESTROOM DOOR RTO REMOVE STAINS.
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82
Nov 4, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED: 10/15/2014 FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW, REPORT #1497840, 32 MUST REPAIR GASKETS TWO DOOR PREP COOLER, 33 MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, MICROWAVE OVEN, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTERS, EXPOSED HAND SINK, BATHROOM TOILET COMMODE, ETC....MUST CLEAN THRU-OUT ALL SURFACES, 34 MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE DINING AREA(ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER). FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR. 41 MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AND KITCHEN AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Oct 15, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR GASKETS TWO DOOR PREP COOLER,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, MICROWAVE OVEN, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTERS, EXPOSED HAND SINK, BATHROOM TOILET COMMODE, ETC....MUST CLEAN THRU-OUT ALL SURFACES,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE DINING AREA(ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER). FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AND KITCHEN AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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82
Feb 4, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY FRONT COUNTER AREA, (16 RAT DROPPINGS, AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED) UNDER COUNTER AND ALONG WALL AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED: 03/13/2013 FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW, REPORT #1188532 33 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE, DEEP FRYER, TRAYS FOR THE CONDIMENTS, CART FOR THE CONDIMENTS/SPICES, ALL THE LIDS OF BULK CONTAINERS WITH RICE,SUGAR,FLOUR; INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS IN THE PREP AREA AND FRONT COUNTER, EXTERIOR PART OF THE RICE COOKER, ALL THE EXTERIOR PART OF THE DOORS OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALSO THE TELEPHONE, ADDING MACHINE MACHINE WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN THE FRONT COUNTER. 34 MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE DINING AREA(ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER). FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR. 35 MUST CLEAN THE FILTER BY THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. CLEAN THE FAN GUARD COVER OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ,WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. 41 CLUTTER FRONT COUNTER AREA, INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO, RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD SHELVES WHERE FOOD IS STORED,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME COOLER WITHOUT THERMOMETERS, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,
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Mar 13, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE IST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN I RUN THE WATER ON THE 2ND COMPARTMNET SINK . CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. 7-38-030. OWNER/MANGER CALLED THE PLUMBER TO FIX THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT. PLUMBER SHOWED UP AT 2:45PM AND WAS ABLE TO FIX THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOW DRAINING WELL. NO MORE BACKING UP OF WASTE WATER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE, DEEP FRYER, TRAYS FOR THE CONDIMENTS, CART FOR THE CONDIMENTS/SPICES, ALL THE LIDS OF BULK CONTAINERS WITH RICE,SUGAR,FLOUR; INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS IN THE PREP AREA AND FRONT COUNTER, EXTERIOR PART OF THE RICE COOKER, ALL THE EXTERIOR PART OF THE DOORS OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALSO THE TELEPHONE, ADDING MACHINE MACHINE WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN THE FRONT COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE DINING AREA(ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER). FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER BY THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. CLEAN THE FAN GUARD COVER OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ,WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.(OLD CHAIRS, OLD POT AND PANS, OLD EXTRA LARGE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DISHES ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT,DISPOSE ALL UNUSED ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED T PREVENT PEST HARB6RAGE.
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74
Aug 1, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 20, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING USING 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPOST #521260, DATED, 3-08-11. VIOLATIONS; #30, MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS. #31, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGED SHELVES. #33, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, MICROWAVE OVEN, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTERS, ETC..MUST CLEAN THRU-OUT. #34, MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS. #35, MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. #41, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #43, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ALSO CLEAN STORAGE CARTS, EXPOSED SINK, TOILET BOWL AND HAND BOWL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS INSIDE WASHROOM, CLEAN ALL CEILING ATTACHMENTS, AND REPAIR WALL BEHIND 3PART SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AND REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET.
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Mar 8, 2011
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING HIS HANDS AND RETURNING TO PREPARED FOOD AFTER; CLEANING TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVING SOILED CARDBOARDS FROM FLOOR AND REMOVING SOILED UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION IN EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010[A].
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP. FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAINT WOOD STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, MICROWAVE OVEN, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTERS, ETC....MUST CLEAN THRU-OUT.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS.
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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. MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWEL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Jul 21, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE SHELF REAR 2 DOOR COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, RESEAL, OR REPLACE.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN STOVE, HOOD, FILTER, BULK CONTAINERS FRONT STORAGE ALSO STORAGE SHELF, AND REAR 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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.OBSERVE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED FRONT CEILING FAN NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED P-TRAP LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wing Chong Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wing Chong Restaurant on file is from Apr 29, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wing Chong Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Wing Chong Restaurant.

Has Wing Chong Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wing Chong Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wing Chong Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Wing Chong Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wing Chong Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.