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KING WAH RESTAURANT

2223 S WENTWORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · Restaurant (Catering)

Inspection summary

KING WAH RESTAURANT has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 27, 2011. The most recent inspection, on February 19, 2019, found no infractions.

6 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on May 11, 2011. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 10 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on November 13, 2017. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 19, 2015. For example: TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on May 11, 2011. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

12 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED WORN SHELVES ON LOWER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN REPAINT. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED STORAGE OF UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT. MUST CONTINUE TO GET RID OF EXCESS EQUIPMENT TO REDUCE CLUTTER.
  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE CONTACT PAPER FROM STORAGE TABLE.CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
    • 34. 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. REPAIR UNEVEN FLOOR SECTIONS IN KITCHEN. SEAL OPENINGS AT FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK/UTILITY ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR CEILING IN STORAGE ROOM LOCATED AT REAR 2ND FLOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR LEAK UNDER WOKS IN KITCHEN.
  11. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED. HOT WATER SHUT OFF, WHEN VALVE TURNED ON FROM BOTTOM OF HAND SINK OBSERVED RUSTY, YELLOW COLOR HOT WATER RUNNING FROM FAUCET. HOT WATER DOES NOT STOP RUNNING FROM FAUCET WHEN HOT WATER HANDLE TURNED OFF AT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN HAND WASH SINK AND REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL READY TO EAT, PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT RUSTY RACKS IN KITCHEN, DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE BUILDUP, REMOVE POP CRATES FROM STORING ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, AND REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL LINING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
    • 34. 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. REPAIR UNEVEN FLOOR SECTIONS IN KITCHEN. SEAL OPENINGS AT FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK/UTILITY ROOM. REMOVE CARPETING FROM STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR WALL SECTION IN HOT WATER TANK/UTILITY ROOM, CLEAN WALLS NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR CEILING IN STORAGE ROOM LOCATED AT REAR 2ND FLOOR. CLEAN CEILING IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE STAINS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS WITH LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR LEAK UNDER WOKS IN KITCHEN.
  12. Canvass

    0 infractions

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