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WOK CUISINE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WOK CUISINE 4554 N KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Restaurant
October 5, 2016 Canvass License #1496143
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #30
CRITICAL
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING CASHEWS, PEANUTS, AND OTHER CONDIMENTS ON SHELVING RACK NEXT TO THE COOKING WOK STATION.ALSO ALL LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE ICE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. FOUND LARGE WHITE PLASTIC BAGS(NOT FOOD GRADE BAGS) INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER HOLDING LARGE AMOUNTS OF ICE.MUST PROVIDE.
Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.
Approved cooling methods must be used.
Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL LARGE PLASTIC SMOOTHIE STRAWS MUST PROPERLY STORED AT ALL TIMES. THEY MUST INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED OR BE PLACED IN A CONTAINER/HOLDER WHICH INDIVIDUALLY DISPENSES LARGE PLASTIC SMOOTHIE STRAWS SO AS NOT BE CONTAMINATED WHEN GIVEN TO A CUSTOMER.
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVING RACK WHERE LARGE RICE COOKERS ARE STORED TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRI AND GRIME.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections