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LEE'S WOK

1437 W MONTROSE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

LEE'S WOK has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 8, 2010. The most recent inspection, on April 16, 2013, found no infractions.

2 of 3 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 temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Chemicals and toxic substances.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions.

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 temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times on February 8, 2010. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on February 8, 2010. For example: HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on February 8, 2010. For example: TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

  • 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 2 times on February 8, 2010. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED 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 once on February 8, 2010. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

3 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE;COOKED CRAB RANGOON STORED IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT TEMP OF 46.9F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 128.8F, STORED ON TOP OF OTHER POTS IN STEAM TABLE. COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 97.3F, STORED AT SAME PLACE. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED BY MANAGER. POUNDS 10, VALUE 45. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60446-13
    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SWEEPING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND WASHROOM AREA,EMPTY GARBAGE AT GARBAGE CONTAINER,AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDLE RETURNED TO HIS SPOT COOKING, AND HANDLING FOOD .HAND WASHING PROCEDURE EXPLAINED.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO60446-13
    • 8. 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.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING FOOD CONTAINERS(USED FOR COOKED AND RAW FOOD),NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,OR NOR ON PREMISES.EMPLOYEE BOUGHT BLEACH UPON MY REQUEST. SINK SET BY ME (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE 100PPM).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO60450-17
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.STAFF WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED TOILET BOWL WITH ENCRUSTED FECES ON RIM AND UNDER THE RIM OF TOILET BOWL,ALSO ON THE BOTTOM OF TOILET SEAT(TOILET SEAT WAS UP, AND THE WASHROOM DOOR WAS OPENED ),EMPLOY CLEANED IT.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO60447-14
    • 25. TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
      • Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner.CHEMICALS NOT PROPERER LY STORED.OBSERVED OPENED COMET STORED NEXT TO OPENED FOOD(SAUCES),UNDER FRONT PREP TABLE. ALSO USED PAINT BRUSH, STAINLESS STEEL CLEANER, PAINT REMOVAL AND RUST REMOVAL, STORED UNDER PREP REAR TABLE NEXT TO OPENED FOOD (SUGAR UNCOVERED), AND EGG ROLLS STRAINER, AND OTHER FOOD UTENSILS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60447-14. CHEMICALS WAS REMOVED DURING INSPETION.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NEED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR EACH PREP TABLES. DO NOT STORED KNIFE BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.REPLACE HEAVILY PITTED CUTTING BOARD,STORED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
    • 33. 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.DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT , GREASE BUILD UP(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR),KEEP CLEAN INTERIOR OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.
    • 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.KEEP FLOOR CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE BUILD UP.
    • 39. LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
      • Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.STORE CLOTH IN SANITIZE SOLUTION , FOR EACH WORKING STATION.

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