LITTLE WOK.
103 E 51ST ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
8 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 102017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN ICE MACHINE. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
APR 112016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARDS, COOLERS, AND THE VENTILATION HOOD AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE WASHROOM.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET,ALONG WALLS, AROUND THE MOP SINK AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET. ALSO, STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
NOV 252015FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 30LBS.SHRIMP 44.6F-45.3F,110LBS. BEEF 44.6F-45.1F,150 LBS. CHICKEN 44.5F,30 LBS COOKED CHICKEN 44.7F,80LBS. PRECOOKED EGG ROLLS 44.5F-45.1F,15LBS. BREADED COOKED CHICKEN 45.2F,10LBS. PRECOOKED CRAB RANGOON 44.4F,18 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS 45.1F-45.2F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.443 LBS.$902.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON PAPER BAGS,WALL OUTLET ,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ICE MACHINE,CRATES,UNDER HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM,COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/25/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,CRATES USED FOR STORAGE.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL SINKS & WOK STATION AND AT STEAM TABLE,ALL STORAGE RACKS & SHELVING UNITS AND IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,BLENDER,ROLLING CARTS,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS & LIDS,ALL GLASS ON PREMISES,MOP SINK BASIN,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WIRES,CONDIMENT STORAGE BINS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER & FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ,UNDER WALL BASES,ALL FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN SOME AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS & DOORS,HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEAD INSECT FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,DUST FROM VENTILATION VENT COVERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILETROOM & DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & MISSING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,DAMAGED WALLTILES AND BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES OF CLUTTER FROM SHELVING UNITS IN TOILET ROOM,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SEP 32015PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT#1386383 8/27/15 #18 NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING FRONT & REAR DOORS STILL NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO GO TO THE STORE TO PURCHASE DOOR SWEEP DURING INSPECTION.DOOR SWEEPS ARE BEING INSTALLED AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #18.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,CRATES USED FOR STORAGE.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL SINKS & WOK STATION AND AT STEAM TABLE,ALL STORAGE RACKS & SHELVING UNITS AND IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,BLENDER,ROLLING CARTS,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS & LIDS,ALL GLASS ON PREMISES,MOP SINK BASIN,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WIRES,CONDIMENT STORAGE BINS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER & FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ,UNDER WALL BASES,ALL FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN SOME AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS & DOORS,HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEAD INSECT FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,DUST FROM VENTILATION VENT COVERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILETROOM & DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & MISSING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,DAMAGED WALLTILES AND BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES OF CLUTTER FROM SHELVING UNITS IN TOILET ROOM,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL & MAINATIN.
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AUG 272015FAILED16 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES,PREP TABLES,TOP SHELVES OF PREP COOLERS,MOTOR OF COOLERS,FRYERS,CARTS AND SHELVING UNITS,IN STORAGE BINS,OUTLET BOXES.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM & REAR DOOR HAS SEVERAL PERFORATED HOLES IN DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/27/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MANAGER WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1501431 10/31/14 NOT CORRECTED #33-MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR UNITS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.#34-MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT(COOKING,STORAGE SHELVES,STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES,TABLES AND SINKS.#35-CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER.
MUST STORE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN TABLE AND EQUIPMENT.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS,CRATES USED FOR STORAGE.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL SINKS & WOK STATION AND AT STEAM TABLE,ALL STORAGE RACKS & SHELVING UNITS AND IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,BLENDER,ROLLING CARTS,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS & LIDS,ALL GLASS ON PREMISES,MOP SINK BASIN,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WIRES,CONDIMENT STORAGE BINS.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,ALL FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN SOME AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS & DOORS,HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEAD INSECT FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,DUST FROM VENTILATION VENT COVERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILETROOM & DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & MISSING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,DAMAGED WALLTILES AND BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES WHERE NEEDED.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE 1 MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES OF CLUTTER FROM SHELVING UNITS IN TOILET ROOM,UNUSED FRYER AND CRATES FROM LOBBY AREA,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES.
MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL & MAINATIN.
OCT 312014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS ,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES, TABLES AND SINKS).
CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
FEB 282014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES ETC., INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNIT AND WALK-IN FREEZER, UNDER PREP TABLES, UNDER SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM, IN WASHROOM, UNDER STORAGE CRATES AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, UTILITY SINK AREA, SHELVES AND OTHER AREAS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
ALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE VISIBLE; PROVIDE WHERE MISSING.
INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR CLEANING AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 82013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUULD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
APR 172013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPEMENT. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.
MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
REPAIR THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
DEC 282012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
STORING KNIVES IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF THE WOK STATION,ALL COOLERS,THE DRAINAGE SHELF ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALL STORAGE RACKS,THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER THE COOK LINE,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH.
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