Brightwok Kitchen

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Inspections

1. Jan 29, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ROLLING CARTS,DISH RACKS,SINK BASINS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL ON BOTH SIDES AT FRONT ENTRY TO PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2. Jan 22, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN.RICE,STEAK,EGGS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:33 P.M.(COS)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 11 LBS. COOKED RICE-98.6F-114.6F IN HOT HOLDIMG UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 11LBS. $6.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 3- DOZEN SHELLED EGGS-49.5F,1LBS. SHREEDED SWEET POTATOS-49.1F IN A PAN AT GRILL . PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.4LBS. $30.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION )(COS)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 75.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ROLLING CARTS,DISH RACKS,SINK BASINS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL ON BOTH SIDES AT FRONT ENTRY TO PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2619990 7/2/25 NOT CORRECTED-#47-4-101.19 : OBSERVED RUST ON GREEN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN MIDDLE OF REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND MIDDLE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.#49-4-601.11(B) : OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.#51-5-205.15 : OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA( NEAR WALK IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA( NEAR WALK IN COOLER) AND MAINTAIN.#55-6-501.12 : OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT . INSTRUCTED MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND IN CORNERS IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND IN CORNERS IN STORAGE CLOSET.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION

3. Jul 2, 2025 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKLINE AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED DURING LICENSE INSPECTION(NOTE: CITATION FOR VIOLATION ISSUED DURING CANVASS INSPECTION ON 07/02/2025)

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED RUST ON GREEN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN MIDDLE OF REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND MIDDLE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA( NEAR WALK IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA( NEAR WALK IN COOLER) AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDERNEATH AND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND UNDERNEATH AND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT . INSTRUCTED MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND IN CORNERS IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND IN CORNERS IN STORAGE CLOSET.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED NON SMOOTH AREA ON PLANK ON WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR PLANK ABOVE WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS.