Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WOK CUISINE on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623245
Location recorded for this inspection · WOK CUISINE · 4554 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL FOODS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ITEMS THROUGHOUT.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR AS A SLASH GUARD ON HOT HOLDING RICE UNIT.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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 - Comments: EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602395
Location recorded for this inspection · WOK CUISINE · 4554 N KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 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.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 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.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER GASKETS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581177
Location recorded for this inspection · WOK CUISINE · 4554 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580760
Location recorded for this inspection · WOK CUISINE · 4554 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 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
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559901
Location recorded for this inspection · WOK CUISINE · 4554 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL LIME BUILD-UP.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (CORNSTARCH, FLOUR, SUGAR ETC).
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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 - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Location recorded for this inspection · WOK CUISINE · 4554 N KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR HANDLES OF PREP COOLERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 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.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497447
Location recorded for this inspection · WOK CUISINE · 4554 N KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356166
Location recorded for this inspection · WOK CUISINE · 4554 N KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 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
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 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
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SPIDERWEBS IN UPPER CORNERS OF CEILING OVER REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR RICE STORAGE IN DRY STORAGE AREA
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2244093
Location recorded for this inspection · WOK CUISINE · 4554 N KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS GREASY UNDER HOT LINE HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS. CORE VIOLATION
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND STOCK AT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEA FLOORS AT THIS AREA. CORE VIOLATION
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING PANELS DUSTY AND STAINED AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CEILING PANELS. CORE VIOLATION
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD FILTER VENTS DUSTY AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD FILTER VENTS. CORE VIOLATION
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150709
Location recorded for this inspection · WOK CUISINE · 4554 N KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150272
Location recorded for this inspection · WOK CUISINE · 4554 N KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS, POT, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, DISHES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD AND PRODUCE,WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR OF THE RICE COOKER, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, ALL CARTS WITH SPICES,AND ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES HELPING IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS, DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050088
Location recorded for this inspection · WOK CUISINE · 4554 N KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LIGHT BULB/DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE COMPLETELY SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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How results compare in ZIP 60625
322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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