WOW BAO

Address: 835 N MICHIGAN AVE , CHICAGO, IL 60611, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Apr 15, 2026

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (153 inspections)

• Pass — Wed Apr 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (Canvass) 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
• Pass — Thu Oct 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIN
• Fail — Thu Sep 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH PINKISH BLACK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND T
• Pass — Mon Sep 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLER WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
• Pass — Tue Sep 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED GASKET IN WALK IN COOLER WITH LARGE 4 INCH GAP IN BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPL
• Fail — Tue Sep 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITAT
• Fail — Mon Aug 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COL
• Not Ready — Wed Aug 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Mon Jul 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED VARIOUS COUNTERTOPS AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. SURFACES ARE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS.
• Fail — Mon Jul 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING A FAUCET ON RIGHT SIDE OF SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A FAUCET IS ADDED TO
• Pass — Tue Mar 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/
• Pass — Wed Oct 23 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Tue Oct 15 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED �FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A
• Pass — Tue Oct 15 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED LAMINATE FLOORING IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Oct 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: "OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PER
• Fail — Wed Oct 02 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED �FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A
• Pass — Fri Jul 12 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Jul 10 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: HIGH TEMP CONVEYOR DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE WHILE MACHINE IN-USE. FINAL RINSE AT 106.5F ON MACHINE FINAL RINSE GAUG
• Out of Business — Mon Apr 08 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Out of Business — Wed Apr 03 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()

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