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Little Wok

103 E 51st St, Chicago 60615 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 24, 2025

12

Inspections on record

8

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 24, 2025

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR REAR EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ON THE SIDES,TOP AND BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
  2. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE MIDDLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
  4. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 24, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 17, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 13, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2023Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 5, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 21, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 29, 2020ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 24, 2020CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 26, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 30, 2018ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 27, 2017License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 17, 2017LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Little Wok — questions

Did Little Wok pass its last health inspection?
Little Wok at 103 E 51st St was inspected on Apr 24, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 12 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Little Wok?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR REAR EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ON THE SIDES,TOP AND BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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