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WOW BAO

175 W JACKSON BLVD · Chicago, IL 60604

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for WOW BAO 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
2352993

Location recorded for this inspection · WOW BAO · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181730

Location recorded for this inspection · WOW BAO · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENT IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN,( DUSTY). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2136101

Location recorded for this inspection · WOW BAO · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS ALONG HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN DISH WASHING ,ICE MACHINE AND REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049814

Location recorded for this inspection · WOW BAO · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND WALK IN COOLER HAS DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA ENTRANCE, IN FRONT OF THE STEAM TABLE AND HOT HOLDING NEED TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALLS/CEILING AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DIRT, DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1965453

Location recorded for this inspection · WOW BAO · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

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: FOUND APPROX 2 LBS OF COOKED QUINOA STORED NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 104.F.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140.F OR HIGHER.FOOD DISCARDED BY MANAGER,APPOX COST $ 5.00-CDI.CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND DIRTY MOP WATER IN BUCKET,UNCLEAN STORED DUST PANS,MOP STILL INSIDE BUCKET. ALSO INSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLOSETS NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN..MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE AND MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO ELECTRICAL ROOM AND HOT WATER ROOM THAT USED FOR STORAGE.MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED MANAGER IN PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD ORDER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734777

Location recorded for this inspection · WOW BAO · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ICE DISPENSER NOT CLEAN AT POP MACHUNE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1607245

Location recorded for this inspection · WOW BAO · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID IN THE REAR AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR CRACKS AND OPENINGS ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE SWINGING DOOR BETWEEN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA LEADING TO THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ADJUST TEMP VALVE AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418911

Location recorded for this inspection · WOW BAO · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT THE FRONT MAIN COOKING LINE AREA, CLEAN FLOOR CORNERS IN THE STORAGE ROOM AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN AT THE STAFF RESTROOM ON THE NORTH SIDE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ADJUST TIMER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK SO AS TO LAST A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS WITH RUNNING COLD AND HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. WATER AT SAID SINK DOESN'T LAST LONG ENOUGH TO WASH HANDS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453641

Location recorded for this inspection · WOW BAO · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND CABINETS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLLORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228404

Location recorded for this inspection · WOW BAO · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, AND SODA DISPENSOR TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET AND UNDER FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345413

Location recorded for this inspection · WOW BAO · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INNER LID AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR CRACKS AND UNEVEN FLOOR AT HALLWAY IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH RESTROOMS. MUST BE IN OPERATING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1322391

Location recorded for this inspection · WOW BAO · 175 W JACKSON BLVD

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: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND 10 5 POUND BOXES OF BAOS(ASIAN PORK FILLED RICE BUN)AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. BAOS WERE FOUND INSIDE BOXES ON A CART. BAOS AT 58.8F, 61.6F, 53.4F, 60.6F, 64.3F, AND 68.7F. CITATION ISSUED APPROXIMATE VALUE $150.00 50 POUNDS OF BAOS DISPOSED.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60604

82 of 93 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1742905.

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