Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
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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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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2051010
Location recorded for this inspection · HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI · 3930 N PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL THE LIDS OF THE DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR OF THE LARGE RICE COOKER IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE. CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH FOOD STAINED, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL VENT COVER IN TE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975256
Location recorded for this inspection · HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI · 3930 N PULASKI RD
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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970840
Location recorded for this inspection · HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI · 3930 N PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found 2-3 inch gaps along bottom of rear entry door (in kitchen). Instructed to repair. All doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Found multi use utensils improperly stored (bowls in dry storage foods). Must store utensils out side dry food contents, in a clean container, or must provide scoops with handles (that can be stored with handle out of product). Must maintain.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Found dirt build up on wheels and floor under reach in cooler in front prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize area. Must maintain.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Found cleaning chemicals improperly stored with cooking oil and cooking equipment (sheet pans, pots, etc). Instructed to store chemicals in an area separate from any cooking equipment or dry storage products. Must maintain.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632968
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: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE FOLLOWING TEMPERATURES: 125 EGGS @ 48.0F; 20LBS BEEF @ 46.2F; 3LBS OF EGGROLL MIX @45.6; 1/2LB SHRIMP @ 46.3; AND 60 LBS OF CHICKEN @ 46.2 - 50.1F.OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO PROPERLY LABLE ALL PREPARED, STORED FOODS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVER IN WALK IN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND FOR PROPER CLEANING.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566724
Location recorded for this inspection · HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI · 3930 N PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566632
Location recorded for this inspection · HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI · 3930 N PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRONT SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. COOKS OBSERVED USING THE SINK FOR FOOD PREP. DIRTY FOOD UTENSILS BEING STORED INSIDE ALONG WITH DIRTY CLEANING SPONGES. INSTRUCTED EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 FROM 8-17-15 INSPECTION NOT CORRECTED, STILL OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF RODENTS. WOODEN BOARD AGAINST WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM UNDER STAIRWELL FOUND NOT ATTACHED TO WALL REVEALING ADDITIONAL STORAGE SPACE IN ROOM UNDER STAIRWELL WITH OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM AREA IE: CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL, PATIO FURNITURE. ALSO SIGHTED RODENT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF BUCKET IN FRONT OF ABOVE SAID STORAGE SPACE AND ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS NOTED IN THAT AREA. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: SUSHI. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED DURING THE RE-INSPECTION 15 MINUTES LATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. FROZEN PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS FOR REPAIR FOR PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEANABLE.MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS FOOD CONTAINERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR COVER FOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. AT THIS TIME OF RE-INSPECTION DEAD MOUSE NOTED ON GLUE BOARD NEXT TO OPEN WALL ENTRANCE. SINCE LAST INSPECTION FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT AND MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ALSO WITH PEELING/DAMAGED WALL FLOOR BOARD COVING. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND RESEAL COVING.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566342
Location recorded for this inspection · HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI · 3930 N PULASKI RD
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: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 2LBS PEANUT SAUCE IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 119.1F. 8LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN A COVERED CONTAINER AT 50.3F. 12LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN SAME COOLER IN TIGHTLY SEALED PLASTIC BAGS AT 85.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATED VALUE OF ALL DISCARDED FOODS TO BE $100.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM UNDER STAIRWELL NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS OR HOLES NOTED IN AREA. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO.SERVICE FOR MICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. FROZEN PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS MUST NOT BE STORED ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN COOLERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL, PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS FOR REPAIR FOR PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEANABLE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR COVER FOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT AND MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ALSO WITH PEELING/DAMAGED WALL FLOOR BOARD COVING. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND RESEAL COVING.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE SERVER STATION COOLER.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512854
Location recorded for this inspection · HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI · 3930 N PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX (BY COOKING LINE) IN FRONT COOKING AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN SOME AREA AROUND REAR PREP AREA INCLUDING EXIT AND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR WITH EXCESSIVE STAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN OPENER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (SANITIZING COMPARTMENT) OR PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPER AT SAID COMPARTMENT.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR CLEANING SUPPLY STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459845
Location recorded for this inspection · HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI · 3930 N PULASKI RD
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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING; INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, SIDES, PIPES AND LEGS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP AREA IN REAR.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353575
Location recorded for this inspection · HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI · 3930 N PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER,AND REACH IN COOLER NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND NOT DATED NOR LABELED. MUST LABELED FOODS IN COOLERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER SEAL AROUND COLD HOLD UNITS NOT CLEAN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INNER RUBBER SEAL AROUND DOORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS TO EXPOSE HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: HALLWAY FLOOR NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, CHEMICAL ROOM, IS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: COVE IS MISSING IN DINNING AREA TOWARD FRONT OF PREMISES . MUST INSTALL COVE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO MOP SINK. VENTILATION COVERS ARE DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COVERS.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL COOLERS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1271258
Location recorded for this inspection · HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI · 3930 N PULASKI RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1271247
Location recorded for this inspection · HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI · 3930 N PULASKI RD
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 foods not meeting temperatures requirements of 40f or less at time of inspection in reach in cooler, list of foods not meeting temperature requirements are as follows:beef at 54.0f, chicken at 53.6f, eggs at 57.3f, shrimp at 46.7, tofu at 46.3f, egg roll 46.5f, cut tomatoes, cut vegetables at 47.8f, mgr discarded food products at once, citation issued.(reach in cooler air temperature was at 41.9f).
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found/observed rear kitchen exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 gap on bottom of door, and 1/2 inch on right side of door, shall be repaired/replaced. citation issued.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving in walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling shall be replaced/repaired.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage areas 1st floor, 2nd floor, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 2nd floor bathroom ceiling had peeling paint, shall be repair/sealed, peeling paint in rear kitchen, rear strage area walls, shall be repaired/sealed.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen areas, not clean need cleaning(detailed).
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, coolers and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Local context · Chicago
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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