JUN 21
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WOW BAO.
EAT. 91/100
175 W JACKSON BLVD · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 21, 2018 · passed
Passed all 16 inspections, but 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
13 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
JAN 262018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 26
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
MAY 42017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 4
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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.
SEP 282016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 28
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 HOT WATER ROOM THAT USED FOR STORAGE.MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.
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.
MAR 242016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 24
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ICE DISPENSER NOT CLEAN AT POP MACHUNE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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.
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DEC 172015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 17
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
MAR 192015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 19
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
NOV 182014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 18
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
JAN 72014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 7
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
JUL 292013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 29
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE.
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.
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.
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.
FEB 282013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 28
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 ISSUED APPROXIMATE VALUE $150.00 50 POUNDS OF BAOS DISPOSED.
31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
JAN 92013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 9
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
NOV 12011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 1
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
FEB 172011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 17
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, 0 PPM CHLORINE WHILE ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST TEMPORARILY BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063473 16.
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.
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.
FEB 12010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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 shelving units.
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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