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Little Wok

Restaurant

1950 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

Wicker Park

Apr 17, 2023 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Handwashing sinks at bar and sushi station lacked soap and paper towels.

Key Findings

  • No soap available at handwashing sinks in the bar and sushi station.
  • No paper towels at the handwashing sink in the bar.
  • High-temperature dish machine's final rinse gauge not functioning.
  • Ice scoop stored directly in ice bin and frozen foods stored in shopping bags instead of food-grade containers.

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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Violation code #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BAR AND SUSHI STATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.

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Inspection History

Little Wok has had 14 inspections in the last 5 years with a 64% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 10, 2026.

Sep 10, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Aug 31, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Feb 25, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

8 violations
Feb 17, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations
May 21, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Standout inspection
May 8, 2025Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

11 violations
Jul 2, 2024Conditional

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

3 violations
Jan 17, 2024Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation
Jan 9, 2024Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

5 violations
Aug 17, 2023Conditional

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Apr 24, 2023Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Apr 17, 2023FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations
Dec 14, 2021Pass

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

1 violation
Dec 14, 2021Pass

License — Required before the city issues a business license.