APR 1
2025
PASS 1 violation
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ONE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE EXPIRED FOOD ALLEGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
Woo Chon Restaurant
Chicago Health Dept
5744 N CALIFORNIA AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).
18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2025.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
18
VIOLATIONS
65
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2025
Inspection history
SEP 6
2024
PASS 5 violations
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND SMALL TABLE WITH CUTTING BOARD AND BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND CLEAN POTS IN PREP AREA FRYER AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MULTI USE UTENSILS:FORKS,SPOONS,ETC MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.INVERT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A PLASTIC SLEEVE ATTACHED WITH RUBBER BANS AT CONDENSER UNIT TO DISCHARGE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCHARGE HOSE AT UNIT AND PROPERLY DISCHARGE WATER ONTO FLOOR DRAIN OUTSIDE UNIT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR AND WALLS BEHIND WHITE COOLER CEILING ETC. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR REPAIRED WITH CEMENT IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT BROKEN AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
DEC 15
2023
PASS 2 violations
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOV 4
2022
PASS 2 violations
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHAREG TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
MAR 15
2021
PASS · 0 violations
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MAR 12
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGN POSTED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REGISTER AREA. MUST REMOVE.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED. SEWAGE MUST BE COMPLETELY DRAINED INTO AN APPROVED SEWAGE SYSTEM AND MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1/27/2020, REPORT #2359410. #58- ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 27
2020
PASS 4 violations
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE MEAT SLICER AND ON PIPES UNDER THE SINKS. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL RAGS IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION OR IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION, IN BETWEEN USE. -
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON THE FAN COVER/INSIDE THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS/VENT COVERS AND MAINTAIN. -
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR TWO OF THE CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. THE PIC AND PREVIOUS CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM THE LAST INSPECTION HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR THE TWO OTHER CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
FEB 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38.005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THAT FRONT BAR AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. MUST PROPERLY MARK AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED PRODUCTION OF NON FERMENTED FRESH SERVED PRODUCT NAMED KIM CHI.MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR HACCP REQUIREMENTS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED ASSORTED SAUCES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THAT RICE AND ICE SCOOPS ARE STORED IN CLEAN STATIONARY WATER. MUST STORED UTENSILS IN FOOD , UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER OR UNDER HOT WATER (MIN 135 F)
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THAT FLOOR TILES HAVE BEEN DAMAGED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CLOSE TO ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JAN 30
2018
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOODEN SHELVING MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, DISH AND WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUN 13
2017
PASS 2 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE....NOTED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOOD INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED AS FLOOR PROTECTION INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOX, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
SEP 6
2016
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITHCEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER WITH RAW WOOD BOARDS ON TOP. ALL WOOD NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR LINER. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD TO LINE FLOORS AND SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT RESTAURANT AREA INSIDE CLOSET, OBSERVED AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN COOKING AREA WITH UNEVEN TILE, BROKEN TILE AROUND GREASE TRAP. REPAIR FLOOR. OBSERVED MISSING BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MIDDLE OF KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL MISSING BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED THERMOMETER IN FRONT REFRIGERATOR NOT WORKING. REPLACE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA MUCT BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND KEEP AREA FULLY ACCESSIBLE FOR PEST CONTROL. ALL STORED ITEMS NEED TO BE 6 INCHES OFF GROUND AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL.
DEC 4
2015
PASS 4 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Damaged/broken floor tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired. Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls by exposed hand sink had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.
JUL 28
2015
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall tiles by 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair(loose), shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
JAN 22
2015
PASS 3 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, reach in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
MAR 10
2014
PASS 1 violation
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
MAY 23
2013
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PLUMBING PUTTY AROUND THE DRAINS INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT WEST SIDE OF PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
RESEAL METAL SHEETS ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER
NOV 9
2011
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE 2- 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, CAULKING WORN OUT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP REA BY THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING VENT INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM, MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALL AND CEILING VENTS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 9
2010
PASS 7 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
found food items not properly labeled/dated in coolers, freezers, must date and label all food items in coolers, freezers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repair, replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
non food contact surfaces of cooler sheving, ice machine not clean need cleaning. storage shelving(reacks) not clean need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning. floor in storage room, heater room not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
walls in rear kitchen, dining areas not clean need cleaning.ceiling tiles that had damaged, peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
light shields in prep area, dining areas, storage areas, not clean need cleaning. missing light shields in bathrooms shall be provided.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
exhaust vents(ventilation) in prep area, coolers, and dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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