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LEE'S WOK

1437 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60613

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LEE'S WOK on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326994

Location recorded for this inspection · LEE'S WOK · 1437 W MONTROSE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1313342

Location recorded for this inspection · LEE'S WOK · 1437 W MONTROSE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
68197

Location recorded for this inspection · LEE'S WOK · 1437 W MONTROSE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE;COOKED CRAB RANGOON STORED IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT TEMP OF 46.9F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 128.8F, STORED ON TOP OF OTHER POTS IN STEAM TABLE. COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 97.3F, STORED AT SAME PLACE. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED BY MANAGER. POUNDS 10, VALUE 45. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60446-13

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SWEEPING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND WASHROOM AREA,EMPTY GARBAGE AT GARBAGE CONTAINER,AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDLE RETURNED TO HIS SPOT COOKING, AND HANDLING FOOD .HAND WASHING PROCEDURE EXPLAINED.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO60446-13

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING FOOD CONTAINERS(USED FOR COOKED AND RAW FOOD),NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,OR NOR ON PREMISES.EMPLOYEE BOUGHT BLEACH UPON MY REQUEST. SINK SET BY ME (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE 100PPM).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO60450-17

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.STAFF WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED TOILET BOWL WITH ENCRUSTED FECES ON RIM AND UNDER THE RIM OF TOILET BOWL,ALSO ON THE BOTTOM OF TOILET SEAT(TOILET SEAT WAS UP, AND THE WASHROOM DOOR WAS OPENED ),EMPLOY CLEANED IT.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO60447-14

  • 25

    TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner.CHEMICALS NOT PROPERER LY STORED.OBSERVED OPENED COMET STORED NEXT TO OPENED FOOD(SAUCES),UNDER FRONT PREP TABLE. ALSO USED PAINT BRUSH, STAINLESS STEEL CLEANER, PAINT REMOVAL AND RUST REMOVAL, STORED UNDER PREP REAR TABLE NEXT TO OPENED FOOD (SUGAR UNCOVERED), AND EGG ROLLS STRAINER, AND OTHER FOOD UTENSILS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60447-14. CHEMICALS WAS REMOVED DURING INSPETION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NEED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR EACH PREP TABLES. DO NOT STORED KNIFE BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.REPLACE HEAVILY PITTED CUTTING BOARD,STORED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT , GREASE BUILD UP(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR),KEEP CLEAN INTERIOR OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.KEEP FLOOR CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE BUILD UP.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.STORE CLOTH IN SANITIZE SOLUTION , FOR EACH WORKING STATION.

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How results compare in ZIP 60613

305 of 394 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1141753.

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