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Wow Bao

175 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
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91/100

Clean record — passed all 16 inspections

Inspections
16
13 passed
Last Inspected
2018-06-21
Pass Rate
81%
0 failures
Score
91/100
EAT
16 consecutive passes, most recently 2018-06-21
No failures across all 16 inspections on record
Food Temperature issues found across 5 inspections
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Sanitation minor 25×
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Other minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2018-06-21 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING VENT IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN,( DUSTY). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

2018-01-26 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS ALONG HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN DISH WASHING ,ICE MACHINE AND REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.MAINTAIN.

2017-05-04 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND WALK IN COOLER HAS DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA ENTRANCE, IN FRONT OF THE STEAM TABLE AND HOT HOLDING NEED TO BE REG...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE WALLS/CEILING AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DIRT, DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

2016-09-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND APPROX 2 LBS OF COOKED QUINOA STORED NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 104.F.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140.F OR HIGHER.FOOD DISCARDED BY MANAGER,APPOX COST $ 5.00-CDI.CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND DIRTY MOP WATER IN BUCKET,UNCLEAN STORED DUST PANS,MOP STILL INSIDE BUCKET. ALSO INSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLOSETS NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN..MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE AND MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO ELECTRICAL ROOM AND ...

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED MANAGER IN PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD ORDER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.

2016-03-24 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ICE DISPENSER NOT CLEAN AT POP MACHUNE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

2015-12-17 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID IN THE REAR AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR CRACKS AND OPENINGS ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE SWINGING DOOR BETWEEN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA LEADING TO THE REAR PREP AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST ADJUST TEMP VALVE AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS.

2015-03-19 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT THE FRONT MAIN COOKING LINE AREA, CLEAN FLOOR CORNERS IN THE STORAGE ROOM AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN AT THE STAFF RESTROOM ON THE NORTH SIDE.

minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST ADJUST TIMER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK SO AS TO LAST A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS WITH RUNNING COLD AND HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. WATER AT SAID SINK DOESN'T LAST LONG ENOUGH TO WASH HANDS.

2014-11-18 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND CABINETS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLLORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2014-01-07 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, AND SODA DISPENSOR TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET AND UNDER FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2013-07-29 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INNER LID AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR CRACKS AND UNEVEN FLOOR AT HALLWAY IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH RESTROOMS. MUST BE IN OPERATING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

2013-02-28 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND 10 5 POUND BOXES OF BAOS(ASIAN PORK FILLED RICE BUN)AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. BAOS WERE FOUND INSIDE BOXES ON A CART. BAOS AT 58.8F, 61.6F, 53.4F, 60.6F, 64.3F, AND 68.7F. CITATION ISSU...

minor Other

31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

minor Other

34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

2013-01-09 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE DUMPLING HOLDING POTS AT THE STORAGE AREA.

minor Food Temperature

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR LOCATED AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE BY THE HOT HOLDING DUMPLING STATION.

2011-11-01 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS PREP AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT PREP AND FRONT SERIVCE LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

2011-02-22 Pass Tag Removal

No violations found.

2011-02-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.

2010-02-01 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. Found food containers not stored properly on she...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not clean at main kitchen.

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