Wong's Asia Cafe — 18th Street Asian Bistro

1343 W 18Th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2016, Wong's Asia Cafe — 18th Street Asian Bistro has three inspections in the public record. Wong's Asia Cafe — 18th Street Asian Bistro was last inspected on Mar 3, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Wong's Asia Cafe — 18th Street Asian Bistro's record stops at Mar 3, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Mar 3, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILTIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF AND SHRIMP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED BEEF AT 44.1F, CHICKEN AT 43.5F, SHRIMP AT 44.1F, SHELL EGGS AT 45.7F, AND TOFU AT 45F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF FOOD WORTH $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPRING ROLLS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX AND FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Aug 10, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 27, 2016
License
6 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACKFLOW FROM BOTH WASHROOMS WHEN TOILETS ARE FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT NO BACKFLOW IS COMING FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WASHROOMS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING A LICENSED PLUMBER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES OVER THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK ON BOTH FAUCETS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT. OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AND REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wong's Asia Cafe — 18th Street Asian Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wong's Asia Cafe — 18th Street Asian Bistro on file is from Mar 3, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wong's Asia Cafe — 18th Street Asian Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wong's Asia Cafe — 18th Street Asian Bistro.

Has Wong's Asia Cafe — 18th Street Asian Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wong's Asia Cafe — 18th Street Asian Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wong's Asia Cafe — 18th Street Asian Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.