Wow Bao
Last inspected: Jun 4, 2024
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Score
Across the available record, Wow Bao has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2014. On Jun 4, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Wow Bao on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 4, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF BASEMENT FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Sep 28, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP.ALSO MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT MENTIONED AREA
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Aug 22, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Apr 13, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 5, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT FROM THE LAST INSPECTION MADE ON 4-17-20 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. OLD SUMMARY OBSERVED POSTED FROM 2019. TODAY'S SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-17-20. #55- OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL PANELS AT CORNER (MISSING COVER)BY MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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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. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 10, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES FROM A LICENSED ILLINIOS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL PANELS AT CORNER (MISSING COVER)BY MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID LOCATION.
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Aug 26, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AT THE SODA DISPENSER NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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May 11, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jul 5, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT ELEVATED SIDE STORAGE AREA. NOTED UNUSED, RUSTED SHELVES AND SHELVING HARDWARE. ALSO NOTED DRYWALL AND CEILING TILES STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNCESSARY ITEMS AND STORE REMAINDER AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Dec 2, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PLASTIC ICE SHOOT DISPENSER ON THE DINING ROOM SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PLASTIC DISPENSER FOR THE DISPOSABLE FORKS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING. FLOORS UNDER SHELVING MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ARTLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Jun 3, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE TWO DOOR ELECTROLUX COOLER IN BACK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 12, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD AROUND THE WALLS IN DINING AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wow Bao last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wow Bao on file is from Jun 4, 2024. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wow Bao?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wow Bao.
Has Wow Bao's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wow Bao have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wow Bao 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 Wow Bao inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wow Bao is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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