Wen Cai Chinese

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Inspections

1. Jul 14, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     SPICES BY THE WOK STATION OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FLY STRIP HANGING BY REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIP AND TO USE ONLY IN NON FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED TO SCOOP TCS FOODS STORED IN THE REACH IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS AND TO PROPERLY STORE SAID UTENSIL(S) IN A BIN/CONTAINER OR HANDLE UP IN THE PRODUCT WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS AS A LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND KEEP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, THE PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE SINKS (INCLUDING THE FAUCET KNOBS) WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE WOK STATION, INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND REFRIGERATORS, UNDER ALL PREP TABLES, AND ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES. MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION FILTERS.

2. Aug 16, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED EGG ROLLS) HELD IN A REFRIGERATOR FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND NOT LABELED WITH THE DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE HELD IN THE REFRIGERATOR FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED WITH DISCARD DATES NOT EXCEEDINGLY MORE THAN 7 DAYS (DAY 1 IS THE DAY OF PREPARATION). MANAGER PROVIDED LABELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE AND SPICES BY THE WOK STATION OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE AND SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.13 OBSERVED FLY TRAPS HANGING BY THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD; ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE WOK STATION, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, STOVE, AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DOORS AND HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER, 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND REFRIGERATORS, UNDER ALL PREP TABLES, AND ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES.

3. Sep 25, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN COOLER: RAW EGGS 63.8F, RAW CHICKEN 60.3F, RAW BEEF 60.2F, TOFU 60.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AND $350 WORTH OF FOOD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 64F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN PREP AREA ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

4. Aug 10, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

5. Nov 6, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER TO RMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN THE AIR VENT COVER ABOVE THE PREP STATION TO REMOVE DUST.

6. Feb 7, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON PREMISES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM GLOVES, FACE MASKS,DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPRORIATE SANITIZER WITH PROPER TEST STRIPS(1000-5000PPM), OR DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED IN COOLER WITH ONLY PREPARED DATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD,OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ON REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CUT MEATS/FRUIT IN FREEZER AND IN WALK-IN COOLER CUT VEGETABLES IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR FOOD GRADE BAGS ie. ZIP-LOC, OR BAGGIES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

7. Dec 6, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SMOOTHIE PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,(BOTH)GREASE TRAPS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS,UNDERSIDES OF SHELVING UNITS ABOVE PREP COOLERS.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA AND CEILING VENTS.MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM WALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

   • Not serious Minor

     LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

     Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT ABOVE SERVICE COUNTER

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK THAT HAS A FOUL ODOR.

8. Nov 28, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.ALSO.APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/28/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SMOOTHIE PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM TOP OF STOVE,SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN AND INSIDE OF SMOOTHIE PREP COOLER,RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,FRYERS,(BOTH)GREASE TRAPS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS,UNDERSIDES OF SHELVING UNITS ABOVE PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE BINS(BLACK).

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA AND CEILING VENTS.MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM WALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

   • Not serious Minor

     LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

     MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT ABOVE SERVICE COUNTER.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK THAT HAS A FOUL ODOR .