LITTLE WOK.
103 E 51ST ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 10 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 72012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA (CORN STARCH, SYRUP,ETC).
INVERT ALL SPOONS ON PREP TABLE.
REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT , COOLERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVES, VENTILATION HOOD, ETC.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JAN 262012PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CLEANING MICE DROPPINGS FROM ICE MACHINE (PUTTING MICE DROPPINGS IN HANDS WITH SOILED TOWEL) AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. OBSERVED MULTI-USE PAN INSIDE EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING AND REMOVE ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED H77190 COURT DATE 3-15-12 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #673268 ON 1-18-12. OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED H77190
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION MOVED TO CRITICAL SEE VIOLATION #14
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, VENTILATION HOOD, ETC (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS)
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAK BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
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. ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JAN 182012FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF OVER 100 RAW EGGS 56.3-67.1F, APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AND 15 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN 50.2-51.6F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FILLED WITH UTENSILS, PAN AND BRUSH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINK. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RUBBING NOSE AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE LOG BOOK INCLUDING COPY OF PEST CONTROL LICENSE, MSDS SHEETS OF CHEMICALS USED AND MAP OF TREATED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. FECES, TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND AND ON GREASE CONTAINER. DUMPSTER NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND CLOSE LIDS ON DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, VENTILATION HOOD, ETC (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS)
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMP SINK.
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. ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
SEP 12011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
FOUND HOOD EXHAUST VENT NOT CLEAN.
FEB 142011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS AND WOK STATION. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN SHELVING RACKS,SINKS,AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKLINE,UNDER PREP TABLES,COOLERS,IN REAR AREA NEAR HOT WATER HEATER AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS,DIRT AND GREASE.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
STORE ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE CLOSET 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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FEB 82011FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING OUT OF HOT WATER HEATER IN REAR PREP AREA AND ON TO FLOORS AND WALLS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND ALL GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN GARBAGE AREA OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. ALSO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES ARE NOT PROPERLY COVERED DUE TO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. FOUND GARBAGE BAGS AND BOXES ON THE GROUND AROUND RECEPTACLES. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,PROPERLY CLOSE RECEPTACLE LIDS AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS AND WOK STATION. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN SHELVING RACKS,SINKS,AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKLINE,UNDER PREP TABLES,COOLERS,IN REAR AREA NEAR HOT WATER HEATER AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS,DIRT AND GREASE.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
STORE ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE CLOSET 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FEB 72011FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF RAW EGGS AND COOKED CRAB RANGOON AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 65-86 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING OUT OF HOT WATER HEATER IN REAR PREP AREA AND ON TO FLOORS AND WALLS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND ALL GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN GARBAGE AREA OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. ALSO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES ARE NOT PROPERLY COVERED DUE TO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. FOUND GARBAGE BAGS AND BOXES ON THE GROUND AROUND RECEPTACLES. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,PROPERLY CLOSE RECEPTACLE LIDS AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FRYERS AND WOK STATION. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN SHELVING RACKS,SINKS,AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKLINE,UNDER PREP TABLES,COOLERS,IN REAR AREA NEAR HOT WATER HEATER AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS,DIRT AND GREASE.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
STORE ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE CLOSET 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FOUND TIN CAN ON STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA BEING USED AS AN ASHTRAY. FOUND 3 CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES ON INTERIOR OF ASHTRAY AT THIS TIME. MUST REMOVE ASHTRAYS FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020.
SEP 282010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR
MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,SINKS AND PREP TABLES AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER WOK STATION AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP AND THICK BLACK GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OTHER FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND WASHROOM ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTREMELY DINGY/DIRTY WALLS IN WASHROOM.
MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
SEP 162010FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATUES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 60LBS OF COOKED AND RAW CHICKEN,COOKED BEEF,COOKED CABBAGE, EGGS AND EGG ROLLS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49-71 DEGREES F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. (21)NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AND GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE AND GREASE ON GROUND AROUND RECEPTACLE. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS AND THROUGHOUT GARBAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE AND REMOVE GREASE AND ALL GARBAGE AND DEBRIS FROM GROUND. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,SINKS AND PREP TABLES AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER WOK STATION AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP AND THICK BLACK GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OTHER FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND WASHROOM ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTREMELY DINGY/DIRTY WALLS IN WASHROOM.
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
APR 192010PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVER, i.e. CHICKEN, BEEF,SEAFOODS. MUST ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHENEVER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, COOKER AND SERVED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NOT CLEANED, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BEHING WATER HEATER, UNDER SHELVES, EQUIPTMENT AND ALONG WALLS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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