Wonder Chop
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Wonder Chop has six inspections on file, the first dated 2019. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 2, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Allergen training as required” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Wonder Chop on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 29, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTILITY SINK FAUCET HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE AND NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UTILITY SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES CLEAN AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METALLIC TAPE USED TO LINE WALL SURFACE BEHIND RICE COOKER IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA THAT IS NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE METALLIC TAPE AND MAINTAIN INDOOR WALL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH RICE COOKER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA (WOK LINE, HOT-HOLDING EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
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Feb 2, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN SAID WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 19, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Nov 12, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES FROM A LICENSED ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Aug 22, 2019
License
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LETTER OR DOCUMENTATION FOR SUSHI RICE PH LEVEL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR ADJACENT DOOR TO BUSINESS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AND LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wonder Chop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wonder Chop on file is from Apr 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wonder Chop?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wonder Chop.
Has Wonder Chop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wonder Chop have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wonder Chop 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 Wonder Chop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wonder Chop is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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