SUN WAH BAR-B-Q INC CO
5039-5043 N BROADWAY, Chicago, IL, 60640
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 4, 2026
- Type
- Complaint
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (6)
- 43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLER OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED WATER LEAKAGE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- --LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINT OF THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. --LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK --LEAKAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINK FAUCET AND BOTTOM PIPE AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING THROUGHOUT PREMISE.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED STANDING WATER ON FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA, PREP AREA AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER ON SHLEVES AND STORAGE ALONG THE HALL WAY LEADING TO THE FRONT PREP AREA BY THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.