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Hing Wang, Inc: health inspection history

1120 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

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Address: 1120 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Also known as: Hing Wang
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass on Jul 8, 2025
License number: 1942312
Latest inspection: Jul 8, 2025 (Short Form Complaint)
Records shown: 11 inspections, Jan 19, 2021 to Jul 8, 2025

Across these 11 inspection records, results were: 9 × Pass; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions; 1 × Fail. 56 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Jul 8, 2025 Short Form Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Apr 22, 2025 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED SOME FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Feb 24, 2025 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINER ON ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: (1) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Jan 3, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND STORAGE RACKS.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: (1) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Jan 30, 2024 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE, SUGAR, SALT ETC) IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIFE RACK/MAGNETIC STRIP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN (COCONUT MILK) CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. NO MILK CRATES.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER AND CEILING WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Mar 1, 2023 Short Form Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-101.19 OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES WERE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

Jan 4, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES WERE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 10, 2022 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.11 STAND UP PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Mar 22, 2021 Short Form Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) LABEL FOOD BOTTLE/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 3-305.11 MUST ENCASE WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE CONTAINERS WITH RICE IN IT, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: 2-402.11 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. HAIR RESTRAINT MUST BE WORN BY EVERYONE IN PREP AREA.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-602.13 MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.11 NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.11 EXCESS UNUSED ITEMS IN OFFICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: 6-403.11 EMPLOYEES BAGS, ETC STORED AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA

Jan 26, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

23.PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITIONInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED LONGER THAN 24 HRS (CHICKEN, BEEF, SHRIMP). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE USE BY DATE ON PRODUCT ALONG WITH PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: LABEL FOOD BOTTLE/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: MUST ENCASE WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE CONTAINERS WITH RICE IN IT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. HAIR RESTRAINT MUST BE WORN BY EVERYONE IN PREP AREA.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: EXCESS UNUSED ITEMS IN OFFICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: EMPLOYEES BAGS, ETC STORED AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA

Jan 19, 2021 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

23.PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITIONInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED LONGER THAN 24 HRS (CHICKEN, BEEF, SHRIMP). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE USE BY DATE ON PRODUCT ALONG WITH PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: LABEL FOOD BOTTLE/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: MUST ENCASE WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE CONTAINERS WITH RICE IN IT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. HAIR RESTRAINT MUST BE WORN BY EVERYONE IN PREP AREA.
43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: EXCESS UNUSED ITEMS IN OFFICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: EMPLOYEES BAGS, ETC STORED AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-6-2019, REPORT #2321191 #41) 4-901.12 OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. #51) 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #55) 6-201.11 OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AND REAR AREAS.…

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.