AUG 25
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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L & T CHINA FAST WOK INC..
EAT. 77/100
2020 N CALIFORNIA AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 25, 2025 · passed with conditions
8 of 11 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Apr 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PIC INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO BURN ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 56.7F, SLICED BEEF 48.6F AND DICED BEEF 46.8F, DICED CHICKEN AT 48.6F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD, ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC LINERS USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OCT 72024PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 7
2024
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FRONT AREA HANDWASHING SINK MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES OT WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CLEAN, SINGLE-USE FOOD CONTAINER USED AS A SCOOP IN SEVERAL BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS AND WOK LINE TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT TO BE OPEN AND NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM DOORS CLOSED DURING FOOD OPERATIONS AND CAPABLE OF SELF-CLOSING WHEN INSTALLED NEAR A FOOD PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH DEEP FRYERS AND WOK LINE TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND OTHER DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES SUCH AS WALLS AND CEILINGS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOODEN BOARD USED AS A WALL SURFACE NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS IN THE CENTRAL KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH WOOD BOARD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH OR REPLACE WITH PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACE SUCH AS STAINLESS STEEL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 242023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 24
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA BY WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULB AT SAID LOCATION.
MAR 222022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE BETWEEN THE TWO PREP COOLERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL OF THE WASHROOM. REPAINT THE WALL IN THE WASHROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN.
MAY 282021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 28
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
2-DOOR PREP COOLER RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ON RIGHT SIDE DOOR. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ALSO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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OCT 232019PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 23
2019
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FRONT AND REAR COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN PROPER SANITIZED SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS, ALSO REMOVE THE RUST FROM WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE THE GREASE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
DEC 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED STEEL CANS BEING REUSED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE USE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12(C) OBSERVED POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE WASHED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STORED AT THE DISHWASH AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE POTS, OR REMOVE THE POTS FROM THE PREMISES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND PREP COOLERS, BACKSPLASH OF THE WOK STATION, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER BLADE AND VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
OCT 262017FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 26
2017
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR MOP SINK AREA AND WALLS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/14/17 REPORT#1952217. 30 MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. 33 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON SODES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 41 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EAUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA COOKING FOOD WWITOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAR 142017PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 14
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT INSIDE INTERIOR PANELS ON ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON SODES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR BASEBOARD WALL INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND HAND WASING SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.
APR 222016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR FOOD STORAGE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DIRT.
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