RestaurantLicence 1909523

Manchu Wok

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago 60666

Latest verdictPassAug 3, 2026 · 2 months ago

Inspections35since Sep 22, 2010

Fail rate8.6%3 of 35 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass74%
Conditional17%
Fail9%

35 inspections from 2010 to 2026 · hover a mark

20132016201920222025

PassAug 3, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailJul 24, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 21
  Proper hot holding temperatures
  Observed chicken in hot box held at an inadequate temperature of 111 f. Instructed manager to ensure all hot foods are held at 135 and above. Manager discarded 6 pounds of chicken ($15) priority violation 7-38-005 citation consolidated.
2. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed chicken in prep area held at 80 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 12 pounds of chicken ($30) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
3. 52
  Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  Observed inadequate waste water disposal at three compartment sink. When one compartment drains another one floods. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued
ConditionalMay 13, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 20
  Proper cooling time and temperature
  Observed cooling chicken held at an inadequate temperature of 89 f. Temperature logs provided indicated chicken was made 2 hours and 50 minutes prior. Instructed manager to ensure food goes from 135 to 70 f within the first two hours. Manager discarded 20 pounds of chicken ($100) priority violation 7-38-005 citation. Issued.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed mineral build up on interior of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
PassOct 27, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed food debris on walls at rear hallway. Instructed manager must clean and maintain rear hallway walls.
PassFeb 18, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed accumulated food derbris on interior surfaces of all cold holding equipment. Isntructed the person in charge to clean and maintain all nonfood-contact surfaces.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed accumualted grease and food debris underneath cooking equipment in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain.
PassOct 24, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, and surrounding floors in the kitchen prep area. Instructed the person in charge to degrease, clean and sanitize.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed slow draining handsink in the rear prep area across from the three compartment sink. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed accumulated food debris on floor in the walk-in cooler in the rear prep area.---also observed dirty floors drains near the ice machine in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean floor in walk-in cooler, clean floor drains near the ice machine and maintain.
ConditionalApr 4, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed multiple wet wiping cloths on multiple prep surface areas in front and rear prep areas. Instructed thfe person in charge to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food and maintain.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains being stored on prep surfaces throughout rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain.
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed accumulated food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)
4. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed heavy grease accumulation on floor surrounding grease container in the basement. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain floor and area surrounding grease container. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dirty floor drains unserneath the one compartment and three compartmen sink in the rear prep/warewashing areas.---also observed accumulated food debris and grease on floor underneath all cooking equipment in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors underneath cooking equipment and clean floor drains and maintain.
PassMay 31, 2023Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailMay 24, 2023Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker,dripping into ice "ice is used for human consumption".instructed management was instructed to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-005,citation issued.
PassMar 14, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassApr 22, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassAug 25, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Instructed to clean and label some food storage containers identified with common name (red pepper, salt etc).
PassMar 24, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage racks with excessive grease and dust accumulation in rear prep/cooking area (next to cooking stove).
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to regrout floor tiles with deep seams underneath soda syrup shelves inside front closet.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to clean and maintain floors with syrup accumulation underneath soda syrup shelves inside front closet behind front service area to prevent pest harborage..
PassAug 20, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Instructed to properly label food containers/bins identified with common name.
2. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Instructed to properly store wiping cloth in a clean container with sanitizing solution.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Instructed to remove cardboard liner at storage shelves in rear prep/dishwashing/storage area.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks with moldlike build-up especially in corners inside walk-in cooler.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to clean and maintain floor with sticky substance inside soda syrup closet next to front service area.
ConditionalFeb 1, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed tcs foods stored at improper temperatures inside of the cookline 4 door prep cooler. Observed chicken internal temperature ranging from (47.8f-50.1f) . Management voluntarily discarded approximately 10#'s of food worth $60.00 as stated by manager. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued. - cos
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Entire cook line needs to be cleaned under equipments with grease and food debris.
3. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Allergen training is required for all food employees that have a city for Chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.
ConditionalOct 2, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  3-501.17 (d) refrigerated ready-to-eat tcs foods held over night must be properly labeled with :product name, preparation date and expiration date within 7 days and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-201.11 observed the rear stand-up freezer has a torn gasket.instructed to replace and to maintain.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-501.12 instructed to replace worned-out/stained cutting board at rear prep area and to maintain.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(c) instructed to detail clean shelfs in walk-in-cooler to remove mold like debris and to maintain.
PassMar 8, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailMar 1, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
  Potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperatures inside the walk-in-cooler "(ambient air temperature 34.7f of said cooler)".observed container of cooked rice internal temperatures ranging from (45.5f-48.0f),containers of cooked chicken internal temperatures ranging from (64.4f-64.5f).management voluntarily discarded/denatured approx: 30 lbs of food worth $200.00 as stated by manager at this time.instructed manager that all cold foods must be stored at a temperature of 40f or below and all hot foods must be stored at a temperature of 140f or above at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
2. 16
  Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
  Food (ice) not protected during storage inside of the ice machine.observed black slimy substance on interior water components of the ice machine,"ice used for human consumption".management instructed to turn off machine,remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized and maintained. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Observed dirty floors around the grease trap box and beneath the cooking equipments.instructed to clean floors in detail and maintain.
4. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Instructed to detail clean and sanitize walls/ceilings in the food prep/dishwashing areas to remove dusts,splashed food debris where noted to manager and maintain.
5. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Instructed to remove unnecessary articles underneath the front exposed handsink due to potential pest harborage and maintain.
ConditionalOct 10, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 6
  Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
  Observed an employee with gloves on mopping the floor. Employee then put mop back and went to handle the fryer baskets in the prep area without washing hands and changing gloves after being instructed three separate times (by sanitarian and managers). Instructed facility that hands must be properly washed at all possible points of contamination including when gloves must be changed. Employee complied at time of inspection. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed grease accumulation in the lower compartments of the fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Observed dirt accumulation on the floor under the ice machine and behind the cooking equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
PassFeb 17, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Observed dirt accumulation in the soda box closet on the floor and in the floor drain under the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.
PassSep 27, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Noted rubber gasket around prep cooler door in poor repair (no suction)in rear prep/cooking area. Instructed to repair or replace.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors inside walk-in cooler and inside walk-in freezer in basement dry storage room.
3. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  Instructed to provide thermometer inside walk-in cooler in basement dry storage room.
ConditionalMar 29, 2016ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 9
  Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
  Found no hot running water on premises at time of inspection. Instructed to provide (plumber on site/corrected during inspection. Hot water temperature now at 120.f). Critical violation 7-38-030
2. 25
  Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
  Found chemical/white powdery substance (boric acid applied according to pest control technician) behind grease box and along the walls behind cooking line in prep/cooking area. Instructed not to apply boric acid powder in food prep area/under kitchen hood to prevent contamination. Instructed to clean, remove and sanitize the affected area. (corrected during inspection. Employee removed, cleaned and sanitized the affected areas) serious violation 7-38-005 (a)
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  ---instructed to detail clean and maintain floors underneath storage shelves/racks in basement storage (door#18). ---instructed to detail clean and maintain floor drains in prep/cooking area to prevent pest harborage.
PassAug 31, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Fan covers inside walk-in cooler and basement walk-in cooler, interior ice machine, and deep fryer cabinet not clean. Instructed to remove dust, detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces daily.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floor in corners and behind equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Ceiling above rear prep area not clean. Instructed to detail clean.
4. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Supplies not properly stored. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
PassJan 13, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Gaskets on rice warmer and prep cooler not maintained. Instructed to replace worn gaskets. Serving plastic spoon used for rice worn with deep grooves. Instructed to replace spoon.
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Interior ice machine parts, walk-in cooler fan covers, along sides exterior of cooking equipment, and pasta cooker cabinet not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize food contact surfaces
3. 36
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  Front storage room not provided with light. Instructed to install light inside storage room.
PassAug 8, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Observed food debris on exterior of sinks hot and cold water handles. Instructed manager to clean all sink handles.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Observed food debris on floor at dishwash area. Instructed manager to clean floor under and around all equipment and maintain.
PassFeb 3, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Observed food build up on prep areas shelves upper and lower sides, calcium build up inside ice machine and food debris on exterior of sinks. Must clean and maintain all equipment.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Observed food and dust build up on walls throughout prep area and rear common hallway. Must clean walls throughout and maintain.
3. 36
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  Observed one cracked ceiling light cover above 3-compartment sink. Must repalce damaged cover.
PassOct 8, 2013ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Instructed to clean, repaint or replace metal storage racks with rust build-up inside walk-in cooler at rear prep area.
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Instructed to detail clean and maintain light shields with dried food debris above steam table (front service line).
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Instructed to repair metal sheet floor with gap/opening inside walk in cooler at basement storage room (door 18).
PassJul 12, 2013Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Instructed to detail clean and maintain the following: interior surfaces of ice machine with some build-up, metal storage shelves with dust and grease build-up above 1 compartment sink, food carts with grease accumulation in all corners, storage racks with dust and grease build up in kitchen area next to cooking line.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with syrup build up inside soda syrup room (behind front service area.--------must detail clean and maintain floor drains throughout premises.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Instructed to clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust build up inside walk-in cooler in basement storage door 18.
PassApr 30, 2013CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Instructed to detail clean and maintain the following: interior surfaces of ice machine with some build-up, metal storage shelves with dust and grease build-up above 1 compartment sink, food carts with grease accumulation in all corners, storage racks with dust and grease build up in kitchen area next to cooking line.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with syrup build up inside soda syrup room (behind front service area.--------must detail clean and maintain floor drains throughout premises.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Instructed to clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust build up inside walk-in cooler in basement storage door 18.
PassOct 26, 2012CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Instructed to clean, repaint rusty metal racks or replace inside walk-in cooler.
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Instructed to detail clean and maintain magnetic storage for knives in rear prep area.-------- must clean clean and maintain storage racks with white mold like build-up inside walk-in cooler in basement storage.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Instructed to clean and maintain condenser fan cover inside walk-in cooler in basement.
PassApr 18, 2012CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Chopping board with deep cuts ,black,instructed to detail clean and maintain; bottom shelves of walk in cooler unclean,must clean and maintain; grease trap behind cooking equipment unclean must clean and maintain; cabinets unclean under steam table,under soda machine,under cash register,instructed to detail clean and maintain
2. 36
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  Broken light shield at the rear cooking area must be replaced
PassNov 16, 2011CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Shelves inside walk in cooler unclean must clean and maintain
2. 36
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. 2 light fixtures in cooking area unclean must clean and maintain
3. 43
  Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
  Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Ice scoop must be stored in a sanitized container
PassJun 9, 2011CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Exterior 3 door prep cooler not clean,must clean and maintain
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Shelves above 1 compartment sink in kitchen unclean,must clean and maintain
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floor behind ice machine unclean,must clean and maintain
4. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Basewalls all around kitchen not clean,must clean and maintain; walls and ceiling tiles at the outside rear area not clean and holes,must coordinate with scrub company for cleaning and seal holes
PassSep 28, 2010Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Next regular inspection
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Next regular inspection
PassSep 22, 2010CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must clean and maintain exterior of the freezer and ice machine;must clean and maintain mopsink area
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Must clean and maintain shelves inside walk in cooler,some shelves are becoming rusty must be replaced

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

3315×
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
3411×
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
558×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
497×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
357×
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
327×
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
414×
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
474×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 1909523 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.