#1 WOK N ROLL.
1408 E 53RD ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 22 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 162014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, PREP AND STEAM TABLE BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND BLADE OF CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE AND ITS SLEEVE HOLDER.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN AREA BELOW VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE HANGING DOWN FROM ITS SURFACE.
JUL 82014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FIFTEEN LIVE ADULT ROACHES UNDER PREP TABLE IN SEAM OF TABLE BEHIND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST CONTROL PROBLEM. MUST HAVE SMITHEREEN SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, PREP AND STEAM TABLE BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND BLADE OF CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE AND ITS SLEEVE HOLDER.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN AREA BELOW VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE HANGING DOWN FROM ITS SURFACE.
MAY 132014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL LARGE BULK CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, PREP AND STEAM TABLE BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND BLADE OF CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE AND ITS SLEEVE HOLDER.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF ALL WASHROOMS AND UNDER ALL SINKS.
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
JAN 32014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. MUST REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AS NEEDED.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT COOLERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SINKS AND TOILETS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER WOK STATION AND UNDERNEATH THE REACH IN COOLER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN WASHROOM AND REMOVE GRAFFITI. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
DEC 232013PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT 50 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 45 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED BEEF, PORK,SHRIMP,COOKED NOODLES AND TOFU AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.9 AND 65 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. MUST REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AS NEEDED.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT COOLERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SINKS AND TOILETS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER WOK STATION AND UNDERNEATH THE REACH IN COOLER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN WASHROOM AND REMOVE GRAFFITI. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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APR 252013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE.
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
APR 182013FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS,UNDER SMALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN CORNERS,ON INTERIOR OF FRYERS,IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM,IN OFFICE AND ALONG COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE.
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
DEC 262012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS IN PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM WOK STATION OR REPLACE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND THE WOK STATION AND ALL ATTACHED LEGS AND PIPING. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING MOTOR HOUSING,PREP TABLES,THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKLINE,THE CAN OPENER AND ALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET AND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
MUST STORE ALL SOILED WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL PROPERLY WASHED.
DEC 142012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BEHIND REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO COOK LINE,BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER AND IN STORAGE CLOSET/ OFFICE ON TOP OF THE DESK AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO NOTED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,ON WALLS,ON SHELVING RACKS,UNDER TABLES,IN WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS IN PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM WOK STATION OR REPLACE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND THE WOK STATION AND ALL ATTACHED LEGS AND PIPING. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING MOTOR HOUSING,PREP TABLES,THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKLINE,THE CAN OPENER AND ALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET AND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
MUST STORE ALL SOILED WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL PROPERLY WASHED.
AUG 142012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE CAN OPENER. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST REPAIR BOTH LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
AUG 72012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN CORNERS UNDER REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALONG SIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET AND STORAGE CLOSET. ALSO, NOTED 6 LIVE FLIES IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE A PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-7-2012 NOT CORRECTED. (32)PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER,(33)CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES,(35)REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOMS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC (41)ORGANIZE OFFICE STORAGE AREA. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE CAN OPENER. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST REPAIR BOTH LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MAR 72012PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW EGGS 68.9-71.2F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT CONTAMINATION.
PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AN IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR DOOR.
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOMS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING TOILET IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
ORGANIZE OFFICE STORAGE AREA. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
AUG 222011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND SOME FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. (MUST STORE INVERTED).
FOUND WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT CUSTOMER RESTROOM.(MISSING TILES)
AUG 12011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Correct By: Saturday, October 22, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND WOK STATIONS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP.
JUL 222011FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND/OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES UNDER WOK AREAS ON WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND WOK STATIONS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES.
FOUND EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP.
MAR 232011PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AND OR CONTAINERS(NO GROCERY BAGS.)
REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM SHELVES/RACKS AND INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. REMOVE MILK CRATES/POP CRATES FROM STORAGE ROOM AND WALK-IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS TO STORE ITEMS.
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS,WOK STATIONS,OVEN AND ALL EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AND ALL SHELVING RACKS AND ALSO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMP SINKS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR EAST WALL IN DINING AREA. CLEAN LEDGE AT FRONT WINDOWS AT DINING AREA AND CLEAN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING FANS TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
ONE OF TWO TOILETS DOES NOT FLUSH IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROVIDE CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE.
FEB 142011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MUST ALSO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. (NO GROCERY BAGS)
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS,WOK STATIONS,OVEN AND ALL EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AND ALL SHELVING RACKS AND ALSO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMP SINKS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
MUST REPAIR EAST WALL IN DINING AREA.
FEB 72011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MUST ALSO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. (NO GROCERY BAGS)
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS,WOK STATIONS,OVEN AND ALL EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AND ALL SHELVING RACKS AND ALSO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMP SINKS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
MUST REPAIR EAST WALL IN DINING AREA.
JAN 262011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 5-6LBS OF COOKED TOFU,BEEF AND CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48-60.6 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MUST ALSO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. (NO GROCERY BAGS)
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS,WOK STATIONS,OVEN AND ALL EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AND ALL SHELVING RACKS AND ALSO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMP SINKS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
MUST REPAIR EAST WALL IN DINING AREA.
AUG 132010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED 8 WHOLE EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMP OF 85.6F IN UNDERCOUNTER COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE OWNER TO KEEP WHOLE EGGS IN A BOWL OF ICE IF WHOLE EGGS ARE KEPT ON THE COUNTER. COOLER TEMP WAS 41.6F.
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED EMPLOYEE TAKING AN EGG ROLL FROM A CUSTOMER, AFTER THE CUSTOMER HAD THE EGG ROLL AT HIS TABLE. THE EMPLOYEE PUT THE EGG ROLL WITH OTHER EGG ROLLS WAITING TO BE SERVED TO OTHER CUSTOMERS. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE A OPEN FOOD PRODUCT HAS BEEN TAKEN BY A CUSTOMER TO THE TABLE AND RETURNED THE OPEN FOOD PRODUCT MUST BE DISGUARDED NOT RETURNED TO THE CONTAINER TO BE SERVED TO ANOTHER CUSTOMER.
REPAINT ALL FRONT UNDERCOUNTER SHELVES, ELIMINATING THECHIPPED SURFACES
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT, OVER COOKING EQUIPTMENT AND AT FRONT 3 COMP SINK.
TOILET UNABLE TOFLUSH REPAIR SAME. THERE IS ANOTHER TOILET FOR CUSTOMERS
MAY 42010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
REPAINT ALL FRONT UNDERCOUNTER SHELVES, ELIMINATING THECHIPPED SURFACES.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT, OVER COOKING EQUIPTMENT AND AT FRONT 3 COMP SINK.
TOILET UNABLE TOFLUSH REPAIR SAME. THERE IS ANOTHER TOILET FOR CUSTOMERS.
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