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Restaurant: #1 Wok N Roll
Address: 1408 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: Dec 26, 2012

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100

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REPAINT ALL FRONT UNDERCOUNTER SHELVES, ELIMINATING THECHIPPED SURFACES.
TOILET UNABLE TOFLUSH REPAIR SAME. THERE IS ANOTHER TOILET FOR CUSTOMERS.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT, OVER COOKING EQUIPTMENT AND AT FRONT 3 COMP SINK.

NOTED 8 WHOLE EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMP OF 85.6F IN UNDERCOUNTER COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE OWNER TO KEEP WHOLE EGGS IN A BOWL OF ICE IF WHOLE EGGS ARE KEPT ON THE COUNTER. COOLER TEMP WAS 41.6F.
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED EMPLOYEE TAKING AN EGG ROLL FROM A CUSTOMER, AFTER THE CUSTOMER HAD THE EGG ROLL AT HIS TABLE. THE EMPLOYEE PUT THE EGG ROLL WITH OTHER EGG ROLLS WAITING TO BE SERVED TO OTHER CUSTOMERS. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE A OPEN FOOD PRODUCT HAS BEEN TAKEN BY A CUSTOMER TO THE TABLE AND RETURNED THE OPEN FOOD PRODUCT MUST BE DISGUARDED NOT RETURNED TO THE CONTAINER TO BE SERVED TO ANOTHER CUSTOMER.
REPAINT ALL FRONT UNDERCOUNTER SHELVES, ELIMINATING THECHIPPED SURFACES
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT, OVER COOKING EQUIPTMENT AND AT FRONT 3 COMP SINK.
TOILET UNABLE TOFLUSH REPAIR SAME. THERE IS ANOTHER TOILET FOR CUSTOMERS

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MUST ALSO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. (NO GROCERY BAGS)
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 5-6LBS OF COOKED TOFU,BEEF AND CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48-60.6 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS,WOK STATIONS,OVEN AND ALL EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AND ALL SHELVING RACKS AND ALSO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMP SINKS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
MUST REPAIR EAST WALL IN DINING AREA.

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MUST ALSO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. (NO GROCERY BAGS)
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS,WOK STATIONS,OVEN AND ALL EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AND ALL SHELVING RACKS AND ALSO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMP SINKS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
MUST REPAIR EAST WALL IN DINING AREA.

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MUST ALSO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. (NO GROCERY BAGS)
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS,WOK STATIONS,OVEN AND ALL EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AND ALL SHELVING RACKS AND ALSO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMP SINKS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
MUST REPAIR EAST WALL IN DINING AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AND OR CONTAINERS(NO GROCERY BAGS.)
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS,WOK STATIONS,OVEN AND ALL EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AND ALL SHELVING RACKS AND ALSO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMP SINKS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR EAST WALL IN DINING AREA. CLEAN LEDGE AT FRONT WINDOWS AT DINING AREA AND CLEAN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING FANS TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
ONE OF TWO TOILETS DOES NOT FLUSH IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME.
REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM SHELVES/RACKS AND INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. REMOVE MILK CRATES/POP CRATES FROM STORAGE ROOM AND WALK-IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS TO STORE ITEMS.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROVIDE CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

FOUND/OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES UNDER WOK AREAS ON WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND WOK STATIONS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES.
FOUND EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP.

CORRECTED.
CORRECTED.
CORRECTED.
Correct By: Saturday, October 22, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND WOK STATIONS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP.

FOUND SOME FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. (MUST STORE INVERTED).
FOUND WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT CUSTOMER RESTROOM.(MISSING TILES)
CORRECTED.

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW EGGS 68.9-71.2F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT CONTAMINATION.
PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AN IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR DOOR.
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOMS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING TOILET IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
ORGANIZE OFFICE STORAGE AREA. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MUST REPAIR BOTH LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN CORNERS UNDER REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALONG SIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET AND STORAGE CLOSET. ALSO, NOTED 6 LIVE FLIES IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE A PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-7-2012 NOT CORRECTED. (32)PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER,(33)CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES,(35)REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOMS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC (41)ORGANIZE OFFICE STORAGE AREA. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE CAN OPENER. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

MUST REPAIR BOTH LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
VIOLATION MINIMIZED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE CAN OPENER. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BEHIND REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO COOK LINE,BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER AND IN STORAGE CLOSET/ OFFICE ON TOP OF THE DESK AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO NOTED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,ON WALLS,ON SHELVING RACKS,UNDER TABLES,IN WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS IN PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM WOK STATION OR REPLACE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND THE WOK STATION AND ALL ATTACHED LEGS AND PIPING. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING MOTOR HOUSING,PREP TABLES,THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKLINE,THE CAN OPENER AND ALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET AND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
MUST STORE ALL SOILED WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL PROPERLY WASHED.

VIOLATION MINIMIZED.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS IN PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM WOK STATION OR REPLACE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND THE WOK STATION AND ALL ATTACHED LEGS AND PIPING. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING MOTOR HOUSING,PREP TABLES,THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKLINE,THE CAN OPENER AND ALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET AND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
MUST STORE ALL SOILED WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL PROPERLY WASHED.

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