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WON KOW RESTAURANT

2237 S WENTWORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623262

Location recorded for this inspection · WON KOW RESTAURANT · 2237 S WENTWORTH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232684

Location recorded for this inspection · WON KOW RESTAURANT · 2237 S WENTWORTH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059582

Location recorded for this inspection · WON KOW RESTAURANT · 2237 S WENTWORTH 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 EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DERIS IN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ENTIRE WALK IN COOLER AND SHELVES. ALSO DEBRIS BUILD UP AND OLD FOOD ON PREP TABLES, SHELVES, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, MEAT SLICER ETC. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BAR VERY CLUTTERED. ALL UNECESSARY ARTICLES NEED TO BE REMOVED SO THAT AREA CAN BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2051101

Location recorded for this inspection · WON KOW RESTAURANT · 2237 S WENTWORTH AVE

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: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND LOWER SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA WHERE FLOUR AND SUGAR ARE STORED. ALSO OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT CORNER BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AT REAR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DERIS IN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ENTIRE WALK IN COOLER AND SHELVES. ALSO DEBRIS BUILD UP AND OLD FOOD ON PREP TABLES, SHELVES, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, MEAT SLICER ETC. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AROUND DISHMACHINE IN THE FORM OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND PAPER, TRASH AND CRATES. OBSERVED BAR VERY CLUTTERED. ALL UNECESSARY ARTICLES NEED TO BE REMOVED SO THAT AREA CAN BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946466

Location recorded for this inspection · WON KOW RESTAURANT · 2237 S WENTWORTH 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: THE GASKETS AT SOME PREP COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINKS IN WASHROOMS; INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT WASHROOM SINKS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1938099

Location recorded for this inspection · WON KOW RESTAURANT · 2237 S WENTWORTH AVE

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 FIFTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE STORAGE ROOM STORING DRY GOODS, FLOUR AND SUGAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES. RECOMMENDED HAVING PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORAGE OF FOODS IN FREEZERS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOODS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE GASKETS AT SOME PREP COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAINN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER RUSTED; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. ALSO CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINKS IN WASHROOMS; INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT WASHROOM SINKS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1560017

Location recorded for this inspection · WON KOW RESTAURANT · 2237 S WENTWORTH 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: HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE GUAGES NOT OPERATING, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. RUBBER GASKETS FOR PREP COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559784

Location recorded for this inspection · WON KOW RESTAURANT · 2237 S WENTWORTH AVE

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: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, TIN CANS BEING REUSED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE AND APPROVED FOOD CONTACT SERFACES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS FOR PREP COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE GUAGES NOT OPERATING, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMET SURFACES NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNCLEAN IN BAR AREA, KITCHEN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LARGE PREP TABLES, NEAR ICE MACHINE, IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM, FLOORS OF WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER. DEGREASE FLOORS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT, MISSING TILES, EXPOSED DRY WALL AROUND DISH WASHING WALLS AND CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497324

Location recorded for this inspection · WON KOW RESTAURANT · 2237 S WENTWORTH 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 WALK IN SHELVES WITH PEELING PAINT AND RUSTY. REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT SO THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD CUTTING BOARD. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED. ALL WOOD NEEDS TO BE SEALED SO THAT IT IS NON POROUS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELVES UNCLEAN. LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEAR ICE MACHINE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN INCLUDING INTERIOR, INTERIOR OF DOORS, AND GASKETS AROUND DOORS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN FLOORS IN BAR AREA, KITCHEN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LARGE PREP TABLES, NEAR ICE MACHINE, IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM, FLOORS OF WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER. DEGREASE FLOORS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM UNCLEAN INCLUDING LIGHTSWITCH. OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN NEAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR WOK STATION. OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN BEIND ICE MACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CAULK AROUND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM SINK CRACKED AND NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REFRIGERATORS NEED THERMOMETERS. THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE CHECKED TO MAKE SURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE FULLY FUNCTIONING AND MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BAR VERY CLUTTERED. ALL UNECESSARY ARTICLES NEED TO BE REMOVED SO THAT AREA CAN BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD IN DRY STORAGE MUST BE LABELED INCLUDING FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE,ETC.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296578

Location recorded for this inspection · WON KOW RESTAURANT · 2237 S WENTWORTH 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 UNCLEAN CARDBOARD ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD.ALSO NO LID FOR LARGE FLOUR DRY STORAGE CONTAINER IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,DERIS IN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ENTIRE WALK IN COOLER AND SHELVES.ALSO DEBRIS BUILD UP AND OLD FOOD ON PREP TABLES SHELVES,DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS,PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED FOR SPICES,NUTS,ETC FOR THE COOKS AT THEIR COOKING STATIONS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND HOLE IN LOWER WALL BY DISH MACHINE.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.ALSO WALLS NOT CLEAN BY DISH MACHINE,TEA STATION,ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLYEES WASHROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL.

ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
531806

Location recorded for this inspection · WON KOW RESTAURANT · 2237 S WENTWORTH 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: Correct By: Friday, April 27, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Correct By: Friday, April 27, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, INSDE WALLS OF WALK IN COOLERS, EXHAUST FAN, TABLES, AND SINKS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
531801

Location recorded for this inspection · WON KOW RESTAURANT · 2237 S WENTWORTH 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: Correct By: Friday, April 27, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, INSDE WALLS OF WALK IN COOLERS, EXHAUST FAN, TABLES, AND SINKS.

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