WOW BAO

1 W WACKER DR, CHICAGO, IL 60601 · Restaurant

22 inspections

1. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 9, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING/REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
2. CanvassJun 2, 2025

   8 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING/REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.1-50.4F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, NOODLES(46.9-48.2F) AND CHICKEN DUMPLINGS (45.1-50.4F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $20 WEIGHING 56LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED SMALL FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON TOP LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT DRAWERS OF FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
3. CanvassSep 10, 2024

   0 infractions

4. CanvassFeb 16, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREAS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE WALLS BEHIND SODA MACHINE NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY AREA NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
5. CanvassJul 14, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • Food debris noted along wall base at front kitchen's floor. Instructed to clean and maintain.
6. CanvassJun 22, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED TCS FOOD (COOKED PASTA) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT LABEL AND DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE HIGHTEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
7. CanvassJan 20, 2021

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MISSING GROUT FOR FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FOR BETTER CLEANING.
8. CanvassFeb 27, 2020

   0 infractions

9. CanvassOct 17, 2019

   0 infractions

10. ComplaintSep 21, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • GRAB AND GO FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • 5-403.12 : WALK-IN FREEZER COOLING UNIT DRIPPING CONDENSATION WATER OVER BOXES OF FOOD INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
11. CanvassJul 26, 2018

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO POST.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • MUST STORE DISPOSABLE BOWLS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • WALK-IN FREEZER COOLING UNIT DRIPPING CONDENSATION WATER OVER BOXES OF FOOD INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
12. CanvassDec 18, 2017

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED NOODLES, CHOPPED GREENS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND INSIDE OF INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABEL CONTAINING INGREDIENTS, PRODUCT NAME, DATE, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED ICE SLOT WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA BY THE BEVERAGE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS LOCATED UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
13. CanvassJun 8, 2017

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FACILITY WITH MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER REFRIGERATION, AND UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED MOPS BEING STORE INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
14. ComplaintDec 8, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Bulk-food containers not labeled ( sugar) instructed to label and maintain.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • floors not clean under dish machine, dead insects found. instructed to clean and maintain.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • missing thermometer in prep cooler, instructed to provide.
15. ComplaintAug 4, 2016

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, in kitchen front prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Non food contact surfaces of Ice chute (plastic part) of ice machine/bin, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment in front prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), front counter shelving/racks in front counter area, and by customer single serving items not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)Rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under front prep areas, and rear kitchen areas need re-grouting. Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and by ice dispensing unit/counter not clean, had excess grease build up, food debris, ginger syrup, need detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exposed hand sink faucet in rear kitchen prep area, leaking(loose handle), shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
16. ComplaintMar 1, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Caulk around prep counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced, caulk around dish machine area counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Walk in cooler ceiling, walls not clean, need cleaning, walk in cooler fan guard not clean, need detailed cleaning.
17. CanvassJun 9, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA AROUND THE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA SOFT DRINK DISPENSING MACHINE TO REMOVE SODA SPLASHES AND STAINS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN/REPLACE THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTER AT POT STICKER GRILL AREA. FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
18. CanvassJun 12, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • PEELING PAINT NOTED ON FRONT PREP AREA CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, MUST PROVIDE IN ALL COOLERS.
19. CanvassDec 4, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AROUND THE PIPES UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING AND TEA AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL STAFF IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGER WAS IN FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO USE.
20. CanvassFeb 21, 2013

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MISSING GROUT AT FLOOR TILES UNDER FRONT HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO GROUT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKY PIPE UNDER FRONT HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
21. CanvassMar 12, 2012

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST RECAULK AROUND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.
22. CanvassMar 3, 2011

    3 infractions

    • 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. LOOSE CAULKING INSIDE ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DUST BUILD-UP NOTED AROUND PIPE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 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. DEBRIS NOTED UNDER FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN