FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
LITTLE WOK Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
October 1, 2026
Complaint Re-Inspection
License #2458750
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Corrected On Site
Inspection Summary
This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on October 1, 2026. The inspection type was "Complaint Re-Inspection" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: **P** Controlling Pests (Infestation) OBSERVED INFESTATION TWO LIVE RATS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50–100 RAT DROPPINGS WERE ALSO NOTED ON FOOD CONTAINERS, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE RICE, THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN THE DINING ROOM. NOTED 25-45 SMALL BLACK FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR PREP/ DISH AREA. THE ESTABLISHMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY, AS ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES ARE NECESSARY TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. THE ESTABLISHMENT WAS ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) UPDATE 10/1/26 LIVE RAT ACTIVITY STILL OBSERVED IN PREP AND DINING ROOM AREA, DROPPINGS STILL OBSERVED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. LIVE SMALL BLACK FLIES 25-60 SMALL BLACK FLIES OBSERVED STILL IN PREP/DISH AREA.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: **P** Controlling Pests (Infestation) OBSERVED INFESTATION TWO LIVE RATS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50–100 RAT DROPPINGS WERE ALSO NOTED ON FOOD CONTAINERS, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE RICE, THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN THE DINING ROOM. NOTED 25-45 SMALL BLACK FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR PREP/ DISH AREA. THE ESTABLISHMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY, AS ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES ARE NECESSARY TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. THE ESTABLISHMENT WAS ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) UPDATE 10/1/26 LIVE RAT ACTIVITY STILL OBSERVED IN PREP AND DINING ROOM AREA, DROPPINGS STILL OBSERVED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. LIVE SMALL BLACK FLIES 25-60 SMALL BLACK FLIES OBSERVED STILL IN PREP/DISH AREA.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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