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Little Wok

Restaurant

1950 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

Wicker Park

Aug 31, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Inspector found over 200 mice droppings and live flies throughout the facility during a complaint inspection.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Extensive pest infestation documented: over 200 mice droppings found at the bar, sushi bar, dishwashing area, kitchen prep area, and under equipment; also 20+ live small flies and 5+ live house flies observed.
  • No person in charge was present on-site during the inspection, violating requirements to have management present at all times.
  • No certified food manager on-site while preparing and serving temperature-controlled foods like sushi and beef.
  • Filthy conditions throughout kitchen: grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, and floors; food spills and debris on prep tables and shelves; clutter at sushi bar prep area.

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 #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

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.

Violation code #1 — PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector's Notes:

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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