China Express 168
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
86
Score
CHINA EXPRESS 168, located at 4248 S Wentworth Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on December 24, 2025, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations concerning non-food contact surfaces, the cleanliness of physical facilities, and food handler training. Across nine previous inspections, CHINA EXPRESS 168 has consistently maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 24, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 23, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 6, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 27, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Mar 31, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 28, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jan 8, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 10, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Nov 27, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Dec 24, 2025 Inspection
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING (2 DOOR COOLER WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED, WOK STATION AS WELL AS ALONGSIDE FRYER INCLUDING COILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF ACCUMULATED BUILD UP.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE PUDDLES OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH WOK STATION AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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