Wing Wah Lau
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2010, Wing Wah Lau has 23 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Wing Wah Lau is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF WOK LINE. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOOR SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Sep 26, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITHOUT PROPER SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES (INCLUDING SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 100 SMALL LIVE FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN EQUIPMENT CLOSET, WALL NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN DINING AREA, NEAR AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FRYER CABINETS. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON CLOTHING. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A CLEAN APRON AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL NOTED ON EXTERIOR OF STOVE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CARDBOARD LINING NOTED ON SHELVING THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AND CARDBOARD SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON POROUS, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: ENTIRE WOK LINE, ATTACHED DRIP TRAYS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, FRYERS, STOVE, MICROWAVE, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN .
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES NOT CLEAN. (URINAL, TOILET AND SINKS). INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF WOK LINE. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOOR SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND PREP TABLES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSDT TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Sep 18, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AS WELL AS FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILTIY COVERED WITH THICK LAYER OF DUST AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNITS WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TAPE USED ON PIPE NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY RE
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Sep 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR WASHROOM FLOOR AND ON TOP OF ITEMS STORED IN WASHROOM, BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN, ALONG FLOOR IN UNUSED BAR AREA, BEHIND TOOLS AND BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHENS, ON CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELVING, ALONG WINDOWSILL AT REAR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD COVERING TOP OF FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNITS WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TAPE USED ON PIPE NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AS WELL AS FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILTIY COVERED WITH THICK LAYER OF DUST AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 3, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBESRVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12- OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)- OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12-OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Jul 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR PREP COLD TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR; 10LBS OF BEEF AT 50.1F AND 1LB OF SHRIMP AT 48.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 11LBS AT $50.00. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBESRVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Jul 5, 2022
License
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL ON STOVE AND EQUIPMENT. PLASTIC LINING ON SIDES AND FRONT OF WOK STATION. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND PLASTIC LINING AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE. DUCT TAPE BEING USED TO SECURE GASKETS ON COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTD TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR/REPLACE WITH PROPER MATERIAL. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STOVE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, INBETWEEN FRYERS, ENTIRE WOK LINE, INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED PIPING, UNDERNEATH BURNERS, DRIP TRAYS, AND EXTERIOR SIDES ENCRUSTED WITH HEAVY GREASE/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP AT INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND ENTIRE COOKING LINE HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD/DEBRIS/GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLUTTER/UNUSED BOXES/PAPER AND EQUIPMENT AND FRONT BAR AREA THAT IS NOT IN USE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 10, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 501.12: FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND WOK LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE AND ENCRUSTED GREASE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 26, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTHPOLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL NEAR CHEST FREEZER. 2 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR NEAR CHEST FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLAIONS FROM 8/8/2019 REPORT 2304363 NOT CORRECTED: 47 4-202.15: **C** Can Openers OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AT THE CUTTING PART, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 47 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED THE REAR BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE REAR STOREAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLERS. 53 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE NOT COVERED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACL 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE BLENDER, AND NEXT TO THE HOOD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT, AND OTHER RESIDUE: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING DOOR HANDLES, DOOR GASKETS AND SHELVING, ENTIRE WOK STATION (INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED PIPING), INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MICROWACE, BASINS OF ALL SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CHEST FREEZERS, AND PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE STAINS/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Aug 8, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 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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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A VARIETY OF TCS FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPERLY LABELING/DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. FOR A MAXIUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS WITH OUT LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO MARK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMED IE. FLOUR, RICE, MSG, ETC.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE REAR STOREAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AT THE CUTTING PART, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE NOT COVERED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE BLENDER, AND NEXT TO THE HOOD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOODHANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 20, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ONSERVED THE KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO TWO BOX FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE WOK STATION, FRYERS AND, INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, ALL COOLERS,
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Apr 7, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Mar 31, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1566409 ON 8/18/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. 33 - INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Aug 18, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Oct 3, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF PORK EGGROLLS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50 IN LARGE BUS BUCKET WITHIN REFRIGERATOR. MANAGER STATED THAT EGGROLLS WERE COOKED A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO AND WOULD BE COLD. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 46.3 F - 49.8F. ALL EGGROLLS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD COVERED IN PEELING TIN FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED TIN FOIL AS COVERING AND PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK AND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE RESTOOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN MOP SINK AND TOILET.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE LONG METAL STEM THERMOMETER IN ORDER TO MAKE SURE FOOD IS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE DURING COOKING AND COOLING PROCESSES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HALLWAY NEAR CUSTOMER RESTROOM. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM HALLWAY AND STORED IN KITCHEN TO BE PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC.
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Jun 24, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: STORE ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLE IN KITCHEN WITH PEELING PAINT. REPAINT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE MANNER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN. CLEAN ALL FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER LARGE EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF KITCHEN IN NEED OR GROUT. GROUT ALL FLOORS IN KITCHEN TO MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN AND CLOGGED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER FOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE. RESTORE WATER PRESSURE FOR BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR NOT WORKING AND USED AS STORAGE. REPAIR OR REMOVE REFRIGERATOR.
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Jun 14, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TWO DRAIN STOPPERS ON SITE; PROVIDE A THIRD FOR PROPER SET UP OF THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING).
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Dec 31, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CAN OPENER FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS DUST BUILDUP, REACHIN CHEST FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE IT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE TOILET IN THE WOMENS ROOM HARD TO FLUSH AND WATER GOES DOWN SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 8, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING. SEAL ANY SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS AROUND PIPING.
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Mar 28, 2011
Complaint
5 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 MICE DROPPINGS (APPROX 30) ALONG WALLBASE AND ALSO IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE SAME. REAR DOOR APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING. SEAL ANY SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS AROUND PIPING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Jan 24, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSOR LINE WITH ICE BUILD-UP IN REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED IN UNCLEAN CONTAINER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. INTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING SHELVES & GASKETS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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82
Mar 5, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 19, 2010
License
9 minor violations.
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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.
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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.
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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.REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN 2-DOOR GLASS COOLER,PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,KNIFE CADDY,ATTACH METAL DRAIN BOARD TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OR A OVER HEAD DRAINBOARD AT SAME.
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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.WINDOW SILLS, LIGHT SHIELDS & VENTILATION VENTS,ENTIRE BAR AREA.
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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.REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN VESTIBULE.
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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.
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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.INSTALL A MOPSINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER. REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.PROVIDE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
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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.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wing Wah Lau last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wing Wah Lau on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wing Wah Lau?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Wing Wah Lau.
Has Wing Wah Lau's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wing Wah Lau have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wing Wah Lau 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 Wah Lau inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wing Wah Lau is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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