Wok Cuisine

4554 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Wok Cuisine appears in inspection records 24 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 3, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited nine times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Wok Cuisine's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

24
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ITEMS THROUGHOUT.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR AS A SLASH GUARD ON HOT HOLDING RICE UNIT.
47
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER AND REAR GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS.----EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS: INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
67
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT,TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (COOKED CHICKEN WINGS,GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT,TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
23
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER GASKETS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
56
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
16
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ELECTRIC INSECT CONTROL DEVICE ATTACHED TO CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE AWAY FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (2) EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
47
64
Sep 1, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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95
Aug 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. IN ADDITION, THE FLOOR DRAIN BACKS UP WHEN WATER IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN. MANAGER RODDED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
52
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2559901 DATED JUNE 24 2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #43 REMOVE ICE SCOOP FROM ICE IN ICE MACHINE, #49 CLEAN STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILDUP, AND #55 REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM ATOP OF WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE MACHINE WITH HANDLE OF SCOOP DIRECTLY TOUCHING ICE, OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE; OBSERVED SEVERAL UNNECESSARY ARTIFACTS STORED ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS FANS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
60
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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74
Jun 24, 2022
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL LIME BUILD-UP.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (CORNSTARCH, FLOUR, SUGAR ETC).
37
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES WITH GREASE BUILD-UP IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN PREP AREA.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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64
Mar 31, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED A BULK FOOD CONTAINER CONTAINING RICE WITH AN IMPROPER FITTING LID. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING LID FOR THE BULK RICE CONTAINER.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR HANDLES OF PREP COOLERS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY AND BETWEEN THE DISH MACHINE AND THE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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70
Mar 26, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025.
16
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BULK FOOD CONTAINER CONTAINING RICE WITH AN IMPROPER FITTING LID. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING LID FOR THE BULK RICE CONTAINER.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DELIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR HANDLES OF PREP COOLERS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY AND BETWEEN THE DISH MACHINE AND THE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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58
Jan 6, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/04/2019 REPORT #2244093 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
60
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO PROPER CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE SIGNED HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED
3
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK IN REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPIDERWEBS IN UPPER CORNERS OF CEILING OVER REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR RICE STORAGE IN DRY STORAGE AREA
39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
39
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT CLEANING MOPS ARE STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOOLS IF POSSIBLE ABOVE MOP SINK TO DRAIN AND DRY PROPERLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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50
Jan 4, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS GREASY UNDER HOT LINE HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS. CORE VIOLATION
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND STOCK AT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEA FLOORS AT THIS AREA. CORE VIOLATION
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING PANELS DUSTY AND STAINED AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CEILING PANELS. CORE VIOLATION
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD FILTER VENTS DUSTY AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD FILTER VENTS. CORE VIOLATION
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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64
Mar 20, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2018
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2050088 DATED 5/10/17. #30-LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND MAINTAIN. #32- CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH ALSO,REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS FROM BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. #33-COOLERS, FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND SIDES OF KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,KNIFE MAGNET/STORAGE AREA. #34-FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/REAR DRY STORAGE AREA REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. #35-DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN. #37- EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE COMPLETELY SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS, POT, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, DISHES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD AND PRODUCE,WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR OF THE RICE COOKER, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, ALL CARTS WITH SPICES,AND ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. MISSING PART OF THE BASEBOARD(COVING) IN FRONT OF THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALL BUCKET WITH FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
34
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HELPING IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS, DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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70
May 10, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK WAS BLOCKED BY SEVERAL BUCKETS OF SOY SAUCE WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE PREPPING/COOKING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE SOY SAUCE BUCKETS AND KEEP THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
11
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH ALSO,REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS FROM BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOLERS, FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND SIDES OF KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,KNIFE MAGNET/STORAGE AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/REAR DRY STORAGE AREA REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LIGHT BULB/DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE COMPLETELY SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Oct 5, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING CASHEWS, PEANUTS, AND OTHER CONDIMENTS ON SHELVING RACK NEXT TO THE COOKING WOK STATION.ALSO ALL LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE ICE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. FOUND LARGE WHITE PLASTIC BAGS(NOT FOOD GRADE BAGS) INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER HOLDING LARGE AMOUNTS OF ICE.MUST PROVIDE.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL LARGE PLASTIC SMOOTHIE STRAWS MUST PROPERLY STORED AT ALL TIMES. THEY MUST INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED OR BE PLACED IN A CONTAINER/HOLDER WHICH INDIVIDUALLY DISPENSES LARGE PLASTIC SMOOTHIE STRAWS SO AS NOT BE CONTAMINATED WHEN GIVEN TO A CUSTOMER.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVING RACK WHERE LARGE RICE COOKERS ARE STORED TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRI AND GRIME.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED A DELIVERY DRIVER WALKING THROUGH THE REAR KITCHEN AREA WEARING SUMMER SANDALS. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO HAVE ALL STAFF WHO HAVE ACCESS TO THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR CLOSED TOE SHOES AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Apr 24, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 30, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 11/20/2014, FOR VIOLATIONS NOTED BELOW: 30 FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS INSIDE FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS. 33 EXTERIOR ALONG SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, DEEP FRYER CABINET AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. 34 FLOOR UNDER AND THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. CITATION PREVIOUSLY ISSUED:
29
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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90
Mar 26, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, STANDING WATER INSIDE SINK UNABLE TO DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, INSTRUCTED TO USE HAND SINK IN BATHROOM, SEVERAL FEET AWAY, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 11/20/2014, FOR VIOLATIONS NOTED BELOW: 30 FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS INSIDE FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS. 33 EXTERIOR ALONG SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, DEEP FRYER CABINET AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. 34 FLOOR UNDER AND THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. 38 SINK STOPPERS NOT PROVIDED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Nov 20, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS INSIDE FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR ALONG SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, DEEP FRYER CABINET AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SINK STOPPERS NOT PROVIDED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT.
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Feb 3, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside freezer stored in reusable plastic shopping bags-not proper stored. Instructed to use food grade freezer bags to properly store foods.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood, filters, cooking equipment, prep tables, storage shelves and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers through-out prep area nad toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up. Tiled coving along wallbase not maintained in storage area. Instructed to repair wall.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Sink stoppers not provided at three compartment sink. Instructed to provide sink stoppers for each compartment.
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Apr 24, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS/CONTAINERS AND PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS CARTS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MAKER, DISH MACHINE, MOP SINK AND ALL LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOMS, AND FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING SOURCE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD, FILTERS AND CEILING ATTACHMENT INSIDE PREP AREA AND WASHROOM WALLS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR WASHROOM WALLS, SEAL OPENINGS ON WALL AND REPAINT SAME AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Nov 21, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL THE CARTS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER, AND THE METAL SHELVINGS (WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE CABINET WITH CHEMICALS INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER ON THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR AND IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DRY THE FLOOR ALL THE TIMES TO PREVENT ACCIDENT AND PEST HARBORAGE. ALL BUCKETS WITH FOODS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARDS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BY THE EXIT DOOR NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. MUST SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS (X2) BY THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE COLD HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 16, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THRU-OUT STORAGE AREA.
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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, FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM STORAGE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA.
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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 HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT REAR KITCHEN AREA AND STORAGE AREA.
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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 TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Jul 14, 2010
Tag Removal
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80331
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80331
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80331
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80331
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80331
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80331
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Jun 18, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. PREP COOLER AIR TEMP 48.9F THIS IS WHERE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOZ FOOD ARE KEEPED TAGED UNIT.WHEN UNIT IS FIX NEEDS TO CONTACT DEPT OF HEALTH TO REMOVE TAG.
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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. ALL FOOD NEEDS LABLES AND DATES IN WALK IN REACH IN ,IN STORE AREA. DRY STORAGE AREA.
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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. ALL POTS AND PANS NEED TO BE INVERTED AND ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS.
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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. NEEDS TO PUT A SPLASH GAURED ON THE SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND BOWEL
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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 NON FOOD CONTACT NEED DETAIL CLEANING INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNIT ON SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA,STOVES MICROWAVE,
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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. FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUPIPMENT UNDER COOKING STOVES AND FRYER, ALL FOOD ITEMS NEEDS TO BE OFF THE FLOOR
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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. ALL REFRIGERATION NEEDS TO HAVE THERMOMETERS THIS IS WHERE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE STORED.
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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. ALL EMPLOYEES NEEDS TO WHERE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOODS ARE BEING PREP AND COOKING
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wok Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wok Cuisine on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wok Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Wok Cuisine.

Has Wok Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wok Cuisine have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wok Cuisine 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 Wok Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wok Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.