WOW BAO

175 W JACKSON BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60604 · Restaurant

17 inspections

CanvassDec 9, 2019
0 infractions
CanvassJun 21, 2018
1 infraction
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - CEILING VENT IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN,( DUSTY). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
CanvassJan 26, 2018
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS ALONG HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN DISH WASHING ,ICE MACHINE AND REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.MAINTAIN.
CanvassMay 4, 2017
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND WALK IN COOLER HAS DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA ENTRANCE, IN FRONT OF THE STEAM TABLE AND HOT HOLDING NEED TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - THE WALLS/CEILING AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DIRT, DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
CanvassSep 28, 2016
3 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - FOUND APPROX 2 LBS OF COOKED QUINOA STORED NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 104.F.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140.F OR HIGHER.FOOD DISCARDED BY MANAGER,APPOX COST $ 5.00-CDI.CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - FOUND DIRTY MOP WATER IN BUCKET,UNCLEAN STORED DUST PANS,MOP STILL INSIDE BUCKET. ALSO INSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLOSETS NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN..MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE AND MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO ELECTRICAL ROOM AND HOT WATER ROOM THAT USED FOR STORAGE.MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  - OBSERVED MANAGER IN PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD ORDER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
CanvassMar 24, 2016
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - ICE DISPENSER NOT CLEAN AT POP MACHUNE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
CanvassDec 17, 2015
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID IN THE REAR AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST REPAIR CRACKS AND OPENINGS ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE SWINGING DOOR BETWEEN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA LEADING TO THE REAR PREP AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST ADJUST TEMP VALVE AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS.
CanvassMar 19, 2015
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT THE FRONT MAIN COOKING LINE AREA, CLEAN FLOOR CORNERS IN THE STORAGE ROOM AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN AT THE STAFF RESTROOM ON THE NORTH SIDE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST ADJUST TIMER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK SO AS TO LAST A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS WITH RUNNING COLD AND HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. WATER AT SAID SINK DOESN'T LAST LONG ENOUGH TO WASH HANDS.
CanvassNov 18, 2014
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND CABINETS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLLORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  - TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassJan 7, 2014
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, AND SODA DISPENSOR TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET AND UNDER FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassJul 29, 2013
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INNER LID AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST REPAIR CRACKS AND UNEVEN FLOOR AT HALLWAY IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH RESTROOMS. MUST BE IN OPERATING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
Short Form ComplaintFeb 28, 2013
3 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND 10 5 POUND BOXES OF BAOS(ASIAN PORK FILLED RICE BUN)AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. BAOS WERE FOUND INSIDE BOXES ON A CART. BAOS AT 58.8F, 61.6F, 53.4F, 60.6F, 64.3F, AND 68.7F. CITATION ISSUED APPROXIMATE VALUE $150.00 50 POUNDS OF BAOS DISPOSED.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CanvassJan 9, 2013
2 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE DUMPLING HOLDING POTS AT THE STORAGE AREA.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST REGROUT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR LOCATED AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE BY THE HOT HOLDING DUMPLING STATION.
ComplaintNov 1, 2011
2 infractions
- 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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS PREP AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
- 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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT PREP AND FRONT SERIVCE LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
Tag RemovalFeb 22, 2011
0 infractions
CanvassFeb 17, 2011
3 infractions
- 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. LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, 0 PPM CHLORINE WHILE ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST TEMPORARILY BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063473 16.
- 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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
- 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.
CanvassFeb 1, 2010
2 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units.
- 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. Found floors not clean at main kitchen.