Chicago · Official inspection records

LEE'S WOK

1437 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60613

Restaurant

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

Checked · Source updated

Most recent visit in the dataset

Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635223

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

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, WOK STATION, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND STEAM TABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2117060

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND FOOD SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049682

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

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: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1977167

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TINTFOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR STORAGE. OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GRASE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1442316

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

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: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546957

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

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: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515231

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

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: ELEVEATE STOCK AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOOD VENTS SERVICED TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE WOOD CUTTING BOARD WITH PLASTIC OR OTHER NON ABSORBENT CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1435054

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

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: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHARP POINT OF THE CAN OPENER AND THE SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOODS FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW LIGHT BULB FOR THE REACH-IN SODA COOLER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP IN THE AIR VENTS LOCATED ON THE SOUTH FALL OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326992

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM EMPLOYEES WASHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHES STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1313343

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

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: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT ALL TIMES. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL WOK STATIONS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE SIDES OF THE GRILL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER WOK STATIONS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
635079

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.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
519270

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

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ADDITIONAL THRESH HOLD IS NEEDED AT FRONT DOOR.

  • 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.PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINER WITH LIDS FOR THE DRY FOOD,REMOVE CARDBOARDS.LABEL AND DATE FOOD PRODUCTS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP), ALSO HOOD AND FILTERS.

  • 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. SEAL BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRAESE BUILD-UP).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL WALL AND CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCUDING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(DUST AND DEAD INSECT ON IT).

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR IN STAFF WASHROOM MUST BE SELF CLOSED

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WASTE WATER BACKING UP AND OVER FLOWING INTO PREP FLOOR,A STRONG FOUL ODOR CAMES FROM IT.ALSO OBSERVED WATER PIPE IN POOR REPAIR(TAPED WITH FILTHY TAPE OVER AND OVER AND THE PIPE IS HOLDING UP FROM A DIRTY STRING WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A CERTIFIED PLUMBER AND FIX THE PROBLEM.ALSO PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS.FAUCET IS LEAKING(SAME SINK)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL VENT COVER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
634809

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.

Local context · Chicago

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.

This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.

Checked · Source updated See the ZIP directory →

Same inspection jurisdiction

Nearby establishments

Select up to three other establishments to compare with this record.
  • LEE'S WOK1437 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60613Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • SARPINOS PIZZERIA1435 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60613Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • SARPINO'S PIZZERIA1435 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60613Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Result unavailableInspected
  • SARPINO'S PIZZERIA1435 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60613Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Pass with ConditionsInspected
  • DUNKIN DONUTS/BASKIN ROBBINS1441 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60613Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Pass with ConditionsInspected
  • Annette's Broaster To Go1433 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60613Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2120556.

Food Inspections

Checked · Source updated

The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.

Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.

Report a record discrepancy →