KING WOK

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FOUND ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA A BULK CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF AT 60.3F. FOUND IN STILL WATER IN A BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 69.8F. FOUND INSIDE PREP COOLER COOKED CHICKEN (65.8F), RAW AND COOKED SHRIMP (58.5F-64.5F), COOKED BEEF (68.8F). FOUND BULK CONTAINERS OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: RAW CHICKEN IN A MARINADE (69.1F), CHICKEN 52.5F, COOKED SHRIMP 64.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 45LBS AT $388 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR, SMOOTHIE PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED THE SHELVES/ SURFACES UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND HOT HOLDING UNITS, THE HANDLES OF THE PREP COOLERS, AND THE OUTLET BOXES IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2630264, DATE:01/26/2026, NOT CORRECTED. #35: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD. FOUND RAW CHICKEN WINGS IN STILL WATER, INSIDE A BASIN OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS: WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN. #39: 3-305.12: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, DURING INSPECTION ON 08/03/2026, FOUND RAW, MARINADING CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS ON FOOD APPROPRIATE SURFACES, NEVER STORE ON THE FLOOR. #40: 2-402.11: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR STRAINTS. #49:4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE UNITS USED TO STORE DRY INGREDIENTS (RICE, FLOUR, ETC) IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE CREVICES OF THE HANDLES. #53: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE WIHT A LID IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS. #55: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ESPECIALLY FLOORS: SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES, AND SURROUNDING COLD HOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #56: 6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE DROPLETS ABOVE THE FOOD COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL OF THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND A SHEET TRAY OF RAW, MARINATED TERIYAKI BEEF SKEWERS ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT 51.5F. ALSO FOUND A BUCKET OF RAW, MARINATED CHICKEN OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 55.6F. SUGGESTED PREPARING COLD FOOD ITEMS IN SMALL BATCHES TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 32LBS AT $115 WORK OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD. FOUND RAW CHICKEN WINGS IN STILL WATER, INSIDE A BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS: WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS ON FOOD APPROPRIATE SURFACES, NEVER STORE ON THE FLOOR.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR STRAINTS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE UNITS USED TO STORE DRY INGREDIENTS (RICE, FLOUR, ETC) IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE CREVICES OF THE HANDLES.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE WIHT A LID IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ESPECIALLY FLOORS: SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES, AND SURROUNDING COLD HOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE DROPLETS ABOVE THE FOOD COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2613687, DATE 3/12/25. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORTY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-42-090. Correct By: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. Correct By: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

PROPER DISPOSITION OF RETURNED, PREVIOUSLY SERVED, RECONDITIONED & UNSAFE FOOD - Comments: I OBSERVED TWO STAINLESS STEEL BOWLS OF MEAT FALL OFF OF A TABLE AND ONTO THE FLOOR. I OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PICK UP THE PIECES OF MEAT THAT FELL ONTO THE FLOOR, AND PLACE THEM BACK INTO THE BOWL. THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE THEN TOOK THE MEAT AND DROPPED IT INTO A MECHANICAL CUTTING DEVICE. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE UNSAFE FOOD THAT FELL ONTO THE FLOOR AND THE MEAT THAT WAS IN THE BOWL THAT WAS CONTAMINATED BY THE UNSAFE MEAT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DATE MARK TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE USED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS STORED UNDER REFRIGERATION MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA, STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES, STEAM TABLE, AND EXTERIOR OF THE RICE COOKER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE WOK STATION AND INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2610302 ON 1/10/25: 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588495 ON 1/23/24 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, ROLLING STORAGE RACK NEAR THE BACK DOOR, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, WIRE AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND MICROWAVE. 55 - CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WOK STATION AND INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE SHELVES OF THE SMOOTHIE PREP STATION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588495 ON 1/23/24 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, ROLLING STORAGE RACK NEAR THE BACK DOOR, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, WIRE AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND MICROWAVE. 55 - CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 4-DOOR PREP COOLER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, ROLLING STORAGE RACK NEAR THE BACK DOOR, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, WIRE AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND MICROWAVE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.116 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE CONTAINER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR MOST OF THE FOOD HANDLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNWRAPPED SINGLE-USE SPOONS AND FORKS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SINGLE-USE UTENSILS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 4-DOOR PREP COOLER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, ROLLING STORAGE RACK NEAR THE BACK DOOR, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, WIRE AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND MICROWAVE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE CONTAINER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR MOST OF THE FOOD HANDLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2575107 ON 4/28/23 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR DOORS AND SHELVING OF ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR AS WELL AS FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR DOORS AND SHELVING OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON KITCHEN FLOOR AS WELL AS FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR DOORS AND SHELVING OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESZIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON KITCHEN FLOOR AS WELL AS FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2560376 DATED: 07/06/2022 NOT CORRECTED; #38 OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN REAR SCREEN DOOR AND 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. #39 MUST STORE LARGE PLASTIC BINS AND CARBOARD BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND STORE ON SHELVING UNITS. #49 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT SMOOTHIE STATION. MUST CLEAN SIDE PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.