3144 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
LakeviewA follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Live rats and dozens of droppings found in food prep and dining areas; pest infestation persists after previous inspection.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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6-501.111: **P** Controlling Pests (Infestation) OBSERVED INFESTATION TWO LIVE RATS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50–100 RAT DROPPINGS WERE ALSO NOTED ON FOOD CONTAINERS, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE RICE, THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN THE DINING ROOM. NOTED 25-45 SMALL BLACK FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR PREP/ DISH AREA. THE ESTABLISHMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY, AS ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES ARE NECESSARY TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. THE ESTABLISHMENT WAS ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) UPDATE 10/1/26 LIVE RAT ACTIVITY STILL OBSERVED IN PREP AND DINING ROOM AREA, DROPPINGS STILL OBSERVED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. LIVE SMALL BLACK FLIES 25-60 SMALL BLACK FLIES OBSERVED STILL IN PREP/DISH AREA.
8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT # 2639933 CONDUCTED ON 07/21/2026. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#47)4-102.11: **C** Characteristics- Single-Service and Single-Use OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC THANK YOU BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY. (#49)4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. (#47)4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. (#49)4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. (#55) 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Little Wok has had 17 inspections in the last 5 years with a 59% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 5, 2026.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.