APR 27
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHINA WOK.
YOUR CALL. 68/100
1958 W 35TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 27, 2016 · passed
9 of 14 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE SHELF UNDER PREP TABLES,ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BLOWNS BULBS AT HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
MAY 62015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTY AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED FILTERS AND HOOD WITH GREASE,DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 282014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 28
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE IN CORNERS, IN MOP SINK AREA IN CORNERS, AND BETWEEN WALL BEHIND COOKING AREA( NEED TO PUT A DOOR ON THIS WALL OPENING/ELECTRICAL AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 45 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT NEED TO FILL HOLES IN THE WALLS RODENTS BETWEEN WALLS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL RETURN WITH BLACK LIGHT SO THEY CAN FIND THE RATS ENTRY AREA. NEED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE WOK STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE MOP SINK AREA, AND REAR STORAGE AREA, ALSO UNDER THE WOK STATION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM HAND SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPAIR LOWER PIPE (LEAKING) UNDER THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK.
MAR 282014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED MANY BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED RICE,FLOURETC., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NAMES FOR ALL ITEMS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED KNIFE, IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN REAR PREP TABLE AND COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN #10 CAN OPENER, CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, HOOD AND FILTER, ANS EXTERIOR OF THE PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR BETWEEN FRONT CABINETS NOT CLEAN,ALSO UNDER SODA STORAGE REAR ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOLE IN REAR CEILING REAR SODA ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN OVER COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN RESTROOM.CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SMALL PROPANE TANK ATTACHED TO A HEATER FRONT NEXT TO UPRIGHT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING.
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MAR 212014FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 70 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT FLOOR/WALL LEDGE. NEED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AND WALL LEDGE. NEED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL OUT FOR SERVICE, FILL ALL HOLES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED MANY BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED RICE,FLOUR ETC., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NAMES FOR ALL ITEMS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED KNIFE,IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN REAR PREP TABLE AND COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN #10 CAN OPENER, CUTTING BOARDS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, HOOD AND FILTER, AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR NEED TO FILL, AND CLEAN FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR 1ST BETWEEN FRONT CABINETS, UNDER SODA STORAGE REAR ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING REAR SODA ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN OVER COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN., ALSO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN RESTROOM. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP KITCHEN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SMALL PROPANE TANK ATTACHED TO A HEATER FRONT NEST TO UPRIGHT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING.
JUN 112013PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 11
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.3 COOLER IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLER CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CONTACT CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240 OR VIA E-MAIL cdphfood@cityofchicago.org TO REQUEST REINSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: EGGS, RAW SHRIMP, COOKED CHICKEN, EGG ROLLS, BREADED CHICKEN ETC... ALL 46-56 DEGRESS. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE APPROXIMATELY 200 LBS $350.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO HOT WATER IN CUSTOMER BATHROOM. NO HOT WATER IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DUE TO WATER TURNED OFF AT SHUT OFF VALUE. WHEN MANAGER TURNED ON WATER, THE WATER WAS BLACK FROM LACK OF USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ON AND WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HANDSINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
REPEATED ASKED MANAGER TO FILL PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE AND CUTOMER WASHROOM. ASKED MANAGER FOR SOAP AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. HANDSINK GREASE AND DUST COVERED. MUST CLEAN MANAGER FILLED SOAP AND TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, HANDSINK, REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD, GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL IN CORNER BTWEEN HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, DUST AND PEELING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINNTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 142012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS, RUBBER GASKETS, AND WOK STATION NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. REPAIR SAME.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SEP 132011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FOUND PREP HAND SINK NOT CLEAN,MICROWAVE,BOTTOM SHELES OF PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER 3-COMP SINK,AND BASEMENT FLOORS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO FLOOR VENTS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN FROM EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
MAR 162011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 16
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.LABEL/DATE FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER (IE EGG ROLLS,PREPPED/COOKED MEATS-CHICKEN ETC )IN COOLERS,FREEZERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM BASEMENT FLOORS AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT-MOPS OFF FLOORS/INVERT. ALSO MUST ELEVATE/ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE FOOD BINS,BOXES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING IN STORE ROOM.
JAN 192010FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2010
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF COOLERS & FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED, CAN OPENER & HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE AND FILTERS IN CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN CORNERS AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FINISH CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING WALLS, CEILINGS & DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. FINISH SEALING ALL CRACKS IN WALLS & CEILINGS.
JAN 62010FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2010
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF COOLERS & FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED, CAN OPENER & HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE AND FILTERS IN CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN CORNERS AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS, CEILINGS & DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT AND SEAL ALL CRACKS IN WALLS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN OFFICE AREA.
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