Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI on .
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Pass with Conditions
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Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619298
Location recorded for this inspection · HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI · 3930 N PULASKI RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2618930 DATED 6/10/2025. SEE COMMENTS. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618930
Location recorded for this inspection · HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI · 3930 N PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER OPPOSITE COOK LINE: EGG ROLLS AT 52.5F, CHICKEN AT 50.7F, BEEF AT 46.2F, AND SHRIMP AT 46.2F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER OPPOSITE COOK LINE CONTAININ TCS ITEMS SUCH AS EGG ROLLS, CHICKEN, BEEF, AND SHRIMP MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.1F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLER AND ENSURE ALL COOLERS MAINTAIN PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVE 1 LIVE ROACH AT COOK LINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PESTS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITIY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DEAD ROACHES ALONG COOK LINE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD PESTS AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF DEAD PESTS.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT GAP AT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING OUTER OPENINGS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE COOK LINE BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED OUTSIDE IN PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2614482 DATED 3/25/2025. SUMMARY FROM SEPTEMBER OF 2024 WAS COVERING MOST RECENT SUMMARY AT BEGINING OF INSPECTION. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614482
Location recorded for this inspection · HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI · 3930 N PULASKI RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE...RAW CRAB AT 50F, RAW SHRIMP AT 50F, AND BEAN SPROUTS AT 55F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS OF RAW CRAB, 1 LB OF RAW SHRIMP, AND 3 LBS OF BEAN SPROUTS, VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND USE BY DATE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602056
Location recorded for this inspection · HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI · 3930 N PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: O6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMUALTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP, WAREWASHING, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2600698
Location recorded for this inspection · HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI · 3930 N PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FOUR LIVE COCKROACHES ON FLOOR SURROUNDING FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMUALTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP, WAREWASHING, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575070
Location recorded for this inspection · HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI · 3930 N PULASKI RD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574686
Location recorded for this inspection · HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI · 3930 N PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED SOME ITEMS ON THE MENU MISSING THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ASTERISK TO IDENTIFY WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MANAGEMENT ALSO INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS ON THE LUNCH MENU AND LINK THEM TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AND GREASE TRAP LOCATED NEXT TO THE WOK STATION.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE DISH WASHING AND PREP AREAS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564607
Location recorded for this inspection · HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI · 3930 N PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ACCUMULATION ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510980
Location recorded for this inspection · HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI · 3930 N PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ROUGH, UNFINISHED FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510589
Location recorded for this inspection · HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI · 3930 N PULASKI RD
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS SALMON HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (50.7F)IN PREP COOLER AND SHRIMP HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(44.6F) IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 6 POUNDS OF PRODUCTS AT APPROXIMATELY $50. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED POTS IMPROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE RACK IN DISH WASHING AREA. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN INVERTED POSITION TO DRY AND PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DISCOLORED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE/RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN FRYERS AND OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN STOPPER ON RIGHT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULK AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTIAN. OBSERVED FOOD SPLASHES ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ROUGH, UNFINISHED FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN UNISEX WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OSBERVED TWO OF FOUR CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST ACQUIRE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT DATED 06/04/2019: #37 ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #47 MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON REACH UNDER REFRIGERATOR DOORS. #56 NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290891
Location recorded for this inspection · HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI · 3930 N PULASKI RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES,PRECOOKED BEEF, CHICKEN SHRIMP AND PORK MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
29
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED THAT LABORATORY LOG STATEMENT FROM GABRIEL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES EXPIRED 7/23/2017.MUST PROVIDE NEW SUSHI RICE ANALYZING AND UPDATE LAB LETTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN IF WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON REACH UNDER REFRIGERATOR DOORS
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES AND UNISEX BATHROOM UPSTAIRS
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON IN STORAGE - PREP ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING: -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS -CRACKS ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS OVER DISHWASHING AREA
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104945
Location recorded for this inspection · HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI · 3930 N PULASKI RD
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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER FOR SUSHI. FISH EGGS AT 43.8F, 1/2 LBS; FAKE CRAB STICK AT 44.3F, 1 LB; TUNA AT 46.1F, AND 47.7F, 1/1/2 LB; SALMON AT 44.4F, 1/2.LB;. INSTRUCTED MANGER THAT ALL RAW FISH MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 38.0F OR BELOW,DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED /DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $98.00, TOTAL 3.5 LBS.
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE WEARING THE GLOVES. ONE EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING COOKED RICE USING PLATE WITHOUT WEARING THE GLOVES,ALMOST TOUCHING THE RICE. THE OTHER EMPLOYEE REMOVED HIS GLOVES,AND STARTS WEARING THE NEW GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. MANAGER ASKED THOSE TWO EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS BEFORE WEARING THE GLOVES AND AFTER REMOVING THE GLOVES. EMPLOYEES WASHED THEIR HANDS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1914937 DATED 5/24/17. #32- MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK, WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR AREA RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#33- CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR OF THE LARGE RICE COOKER IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. #34-MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK AND ONE COMPT SINK, AND CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. #36- CRACKED /BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MANAGER CORRECTED ALL THE VIOLATIONS DURING INSPECTION.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED AND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.
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APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTARINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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How results compare in ZIP 60641
201 of 288 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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