Canvass
Nov 25, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Brightwok Kitchen
1 E Erie St
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
6 inspectionsCanvass
Nov 25, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 16, 2024
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source
License
Dec 16, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
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.
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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 26, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER PROVIDED IN 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ALONG MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN EACH COLD-HOLDING UNIT USED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE WITH ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING TO ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE ALLERGEN AWARENESS-TRAINED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET WITH LOOSE CAP AND IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 26, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 12, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK MAINTAINED BY STAFF ON-SITE TO MAINTAIN RECORD OF PEST CONTROL COMPANY VISITS AND OPERATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AS SPECIFIED BY LAW AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA COVERED BY PLASTIC WRAP WITH DRAIN PLUMBING DISCONNECTED AND INACCESSIBLE BY EMPLOYEES FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND RECONNECT DRAIN PLUMBING IN ORDER TO ALLOW FOR EMPLOYEE USE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER PROVIDED IN 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ALONG MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN EACH COLD-HOLDING UNIT USED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET WITH LOOSE CAP AND IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE WITH ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING TO ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE ALLERGEN AWARENESS-TRAINED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 12, 2024 · Original Source