Brightwok Kitchen

January 22, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: 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)
code 2Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 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)
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 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)
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 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)
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)
code 37
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 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.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 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.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: 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 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 2, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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