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KING WOK

2323 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60612

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640932

Location recorded for this inspection · KING WOK · 2323 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): 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.

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Inspection history

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ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560376

Location recorded for this inspection · KING WOK · 2323 W MADISON ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RANGOON STORED DIRECTLY ON SOILED RACK INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. FOOD DISCARDED (5LB, $35) ALL FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS AND COVERED INSIDE REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ALL BULK ( RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR,) AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENTS (SUGAR, SALT, MSG, SPICES) CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH CONTENTS NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN REAR SCREEN DOOR AND 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT SMOOTHIE STATION. MUST CLEAN SIDE PANELS OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546163

Location recorded for this inspection · KING WOK · 2323 W MADISON ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RANGOON STORED DIRECTLY ON SOILED RACK INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. FOOD DISCARDED. ALL FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS AND COVERED INSIDE REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO HANGING THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
23
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500361

Location recorded for this inspection · KING WOK · 2323 W MADISON ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AND TOILET ROOM AREAS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO DIFFERENT MALE EMPLOYEES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WASHING A POT AND A LADLE WITH RUNNING WATER AND A SCRUBBER AND HANGING POT TO DRY AND USING LADLE TO PREPARE FOOD AGAIN AT WOK STATION WITHOUT HAVING SINK SET UP PROPERLY TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.MUST SET UP SINK PROPELY AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 16LBS. COOKED EGGROLLS AT 123.8F IN A PAN NEXT TO DEEP FRYER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 16LBS. $35(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 10LBS. RAW SHRIMP 64.0F, 10LBS. BEAN SPROUTS 49.2F,3- DOZEN POOLED EGGS 51.2F-58.2F,5LBS. COOKED PORK 53.1F,10LBS. COOKED NOODLES 54.3F.STORED INSIDE OF 4- DOOR PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.48LBS. 3 DOZ. $120.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF SEVERAL COOLERS SUCH AS 100LBS. COOKED CHICKEN,15LBS. COOKED EGG ROLLS,10LBS. CRAB RANGOON,20LBS. BREADED COOKED CHICKEN,5LBS. BREADED SHRIMP RINGS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST DATE MARK PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-0050(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX.130LBS.$370.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 4- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 52.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WILL BE PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REAPIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: THERMOMETER IN 4- DOOR PREP COOLER NOT WORKING.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED (COOKIES) WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST STORE LARGE PLASTIC BINS OF FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND STORE ON SHELVING UNITS.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES WEARING HEAVILY SOILED APRONS.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APPAREL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED TOWELS BEING USED ON TOP OF FOODS AND ON PREP TABLES.MUST PLACE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND PROVIDE PLASTIC OR FOIL TO COVER FOOD PROPERLY.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE PLASTIC BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS .

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON RICE COOKER,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINET,WOK STATION,SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,STEAM TABLE,HAND SINK AND TOILET,MOP SINK BASIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVILY SOILED WALLS AND DOORS ON PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS & DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER INCLUDING TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN TOILET ROOMS,PREP AREA AND SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED 3- MALE AND 1- FEMALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING FACE COVERING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060)

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463248

Location recorded for this inspection · KING WOK · 2323 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456554

Location recorded for this inspection · KING WOK · 2323 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

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

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456309

Location recorded for this inspection · KING WOK · 2323 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE AT ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

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

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 55(2366294) DATED 3-24-20 OBSERVED FLOORS, SHELVES, WALLS, COOKING EQUIPMENT,DOORS, ETC WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY THE DATE ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366294

Location recorded for this inspection · KING WOK · 2323 W MADISON ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS, SHELVES, WALLS, COOKING EQUIPMENT,DOORS, ETC WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    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

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2346110

Location recorded for this inspection · KING WOK · 2323 W MADISON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300700

Location recorded for this inspection · KING WOK · 2323 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ALL BULK ( RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR,) AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENTS (SUGAR, SALT, MSG, SPICES) CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH CONTENTS NAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE, DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THRU OUT FACILITY,WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH DUST, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300369

Location recorded for this inspection · KING WOK · 2323 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ALL BULK ( RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR,) AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENTS (SUGAR, SALT, MSG, SPICES) CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH CONTENTS NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 40 SMALL FLIES HOOVERING AROUND THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AREA, ACROSS FROM THE FRUIT/SMOOTHIE MACHINE AND APPROX 30 SMALL FLIES HOOVERING IN THE AREA OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CALL POUT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE, DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THRU OUT FACILITY,WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH DUST, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261419

Location recorded for this inspection · KING WOK · 2323 W MADISON ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT COULD POSSIBLY OCCUR IN ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CAN OF COKE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE COOKING WOKS. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE TO DRINK FROM CLOSED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS IN DESIGNATED AREAS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED EGG ROLL FILLING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE( 49.8F) IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PIC TO KEEP SAID FOOD ITEM AT 41F DEGREES OR BELOW.PIC DISCARDED AND DENATURED 50 LBS OF EGG ROLL MIX. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (MARINATED CHICKEN, SPROUTS, SHRIMP, ETC.,)WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS INCLUDING A DISCARD DATE FOR ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ALL BULK ( RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR,) AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENTS (SUGAR, SALT, MSG, SPICES) CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH CONTENTS NAME.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON ALL PREP TABLES, SMOOTHIE STATIONS, AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE CONTAINERS, BUCKETS AND CARDBOARD BOXES AROUND GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY.INSTRUCTED PIC TO STORE MOPS UPRIGHT TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE, DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THRU OUT FACILITY,WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH DUST, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181487

Location recorded for this inspection · KING WOK · 2323 W MADISON ST

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 BROKEN PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ANY BROKEN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE SCREEN DOOR. OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES ON A KNIFE RACK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA: PIPES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ROLLING CART, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2320986.

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