LITTLE WOK.

Chicago Health Dept

1950 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

11 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 25

2026

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORED PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINER(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USAGE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST/DIRT/DEBRIS/GREASE IN VENTILIATION OVER THE STOVE/GRILL/FRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION AND POST.

FEB 17

2026

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS ARE STORED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP/HANDLING, SERVING AND STORAGE DURING OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT THE METAL INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND OVER THE ICE CUBES STORED BELOW IN ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORED PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINER(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USAGE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST/DIRT/DEBRIS/GREASE IN VENTILIATION OVER THE STOVE/GRILL/FRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION AND POST.

MAY 21

2025

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 8

2025

FAIL 11 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES IN REAR PREP AREA EATING INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR EATING.(COS)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN MAIN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,BAR PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED SEVERAL BUCKETS AND BOXES PILED UP IN FRONT OF SAID SINK.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN MAIN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS, SUCH AS 4 LBS. COOKED CHICKEN-45.0F.1LB. DICED CHICKEN-46.4F.3LBS. EGG ROLLS-51.3F-56.7F.1LB. BREADED CHICKEN-97.9F.THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. It MUST HAVE HAD COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW.APPX.9LBS.$45.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP, DISHWASHING, SUSHI, BAR AREAS OF ALL EQUIPMENT.ALSO APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON UPPER WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/8/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE GARBAGE AND REAR DOORS TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE STORED ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MEASURING DEVICE FOR THE PLATE OF A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM ALL NONFOOD & FOOD COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

JUL 2

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AFTER THE INSPECTION BEGAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD BY PEELING VEGETABLES INTO A CONTAINER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD IS PREPARED IN A WAY IN WHICH CROSS-CONTAMINATION CANNOT OCCUR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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JAN 17

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING

JAN 9

2024

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED THE COOK PREP SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN BY PICKING UP RAW CHICKEN WITH ONE HAND, WHICH HAD A GLOVE, THEN PLACING SAID CHICKEN INTO THE FRYER; THE COOK WAS USING A TONG WITH THE OTHER HAND TO PICK UP THE CHICKEN THAT WAS COOKED. THE CONTENTS FROM THE GLOVE USED TO MAKE RAW CHICKEN IN ONE HAND WOULD THEN DRIP DIRECTLY ON THE BATCH OF FRESHLY COOKED CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REVIEW PREPPING PRACTICES TO ENSURE NO CROSS-CONTAMINATION OF ANY KIND OCCURS. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE OIL RECEPTACLE WITH HEAVY SOIL BUILD UP ON OUTSIDE AND A LOOSE FITTING LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SAID OIL RECEPTACLE AND ENSURE LID IS TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE HALLWAY OF THE FACILITY LEADING BACK TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER AND DISCARD ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 17

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY BETWEEN 12:10 AND 12:45 PM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS FISH WERE PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER DEXIN TAN ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:45 PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BAR AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF RICE NOT LABELLED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS WITH COMMON NAMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES IN AND OUT OF FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1 OF 2 FAUCETS AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD OVER COOK LINE IS NOW WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE DO NOT TURN ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

APR 24

2023

PASS · 0 violations

APR 17

2023

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BAR AND SUSHI STATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE DIGITAL VERSION OF THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE ON DIGITAL VERSION OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN AT BAR AND FOOD FROZEN IN SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE AND FREEZE FOODS ONLY IN FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FINAL RINSE GAUGE ON HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2545597 DATED 12/14/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 14

2021

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

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