Little Wok

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity throughout premises. Observed over 200 mice droppings throughout establishment located at the bar, sushi bar, dish washing area, kitchen prep area, on floors along the walls under equipment and on shelving in kitchen. Also observed over 20 live small flies and over 5 live house flies. Instructed to eliminate all evidence of pest activity on premises. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed filthy shelves and prep tables with food spills and debris in kitchen prep area. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter located at prep table near sushi bar. Must remove any unnecessary items from premises and organize area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed filthy floors throughout prep areas with food debris and grease spills. Must detail clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 2-25-2026, report #2631839. #49--4-601.11(b) observed grease buildup on exterior and interior cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to clean. #58--2-102.13 observed no certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager on duty with allergen training. Instructed to provide documentation and post. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food items stored improperly on the floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed to stored properly by elevating at least 6 inches from the floor on raised shelving units. Observed food items stored in prep and walk-in coolers uncovered. Instructed to provided food grade lids and/or coverings.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed in-use utensils stored improperly directly inside of food container(s). Instructed to properly store all utensils between usage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in the dish wash area. Instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.16 observed mop stored improperly in a position that does not allow to dry properly. Instructed to store mop properly.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed an accumulation of dust/dirt/debris/grease in ventiliation over the stove/grill/fry area. Instructed to clean.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored improperly on the floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed to stored properly by elevating at least 6 inches from the floor on raised shelving units. Observed food items stored in prep and walk-in coolers uncovered. Instructed to provided food grade lids and/or coverings.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils stored improperly directly inside of food container(s). Instructed to properly store all utensils between usage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in the dish wash area. Instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop stored improperly in a position that does not allow to dry properly. Instructed to store mop properly.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dust/dirt/debris/grease in ventiliation over the stove/grill/fry area. Instructed to clean.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace gaps along the bottom of the garbage and rear doors to prevent insect entry.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 100 or more mice droppings on floor under, around, along wall bases in prep, dishwashing, sushi, bar areas of all equipment.also appx. 15 or more live small flies on upper walls and ceilings in prep and dish washing areas.must remove droppings, clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/8/25.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored on floor in walk-in cooler must be stored on adequate shelving units.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no high temperature dish machine measuring device for the plate of a high temperature dish machine.must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris buildup from all nonfood & food cooking equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive food debris from floor and drains throughout premises.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed various food items stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to ensure all items are at least six inches off the floor. Observed employee preparing food by peeling vegetables into a container on the floor. Instructed manager to ensure food is prepared in a way in which cross-contamination cannot occur.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed several food handlers with no hair restraints. Instructed manager to ensure all food handlers wear hair restraints.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside oil receptacle with heavy soil build up on outside and a loose fitting lid. Instructed manager to clean said oil receptacle and ensure lid is tight fitting. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the hallway of the facility leading back to the alley. Instructed manager to declutter and discard any unnecessary items.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container of rice not labelled. Instructed to label all bulk ingredients with common names.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored directly in ice bin at bar. Instructed to store outside of ice container to prevent contamination.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 employees in and out of food prep areas without hair restraints. Instructed employees must wear hair restraints in food prep areas.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at 1 of 2 faucets at washbowl sink located in men's toilet room. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed hood over cook line is now working. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed lights in hood over cook line do not turn on. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored directly in ice bin at bar and food frozen in shopping bags. Instructed to store ice scoop outside of ice and freeze foods only in food-grade containers.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed final rinse gauge on high-temperature dish machine not functioning. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in working order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.