China Gourmet
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
45
Score
China Gourmet has been inspected 18 times since 2016. The most recent report on file is from Apr 7, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded 11 times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so China Gourmet trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE BBQ SAUCE READY TO EAT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B).CITATIN ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, BUT NO MORE THAT 7 DAYS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AN DWALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER WITH SPILLS, SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS OF THE HOT HOLDING CONTAINERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, GREASE. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE TRAP ON PREMISE LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON TOP, FLOOR AND AROUNG THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON FLOORS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS, PREP AREA,FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT, GREASE DIRT AND DEAD ROACHES.MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Jan 7, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED COOKED BEEF STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 47.1F AND CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 45F INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED:POUNDS 6,VALUE 20. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AT STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIFE OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PREP AND STEM TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER FOR KNIVES OR STORE ON CLEAN CUTTING BOARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS AT REACH IN DOOR COOLER,SOUTH WALL BY THE HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE WITH TIGHT FITTING DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WAS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS HANGING FROM IT: THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER ON SHELVING NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE, ALL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO WALL AND WASHBOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Sep 5, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 13, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. RAW PORK IS STORED DIRECTLY OVER COOKED CHICKEN AND PREPARED SAUCES. RAW SHRIMP STORED NEXT TO AND TOUCHING FRESH WATERMELON, RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER FRESH CUT FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. REVIEWED PROPER METHODS OF FOOD PROTECTION AND REMOVED ALL FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED EGG ROLLS, AND CREAM CHEESE FILLING FOR WONTONS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WERE NOTED WITH NO DATE LABELING OR EXPIRATION DATES. NO LABELS ON ANY FOODS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE THEIR BICYCLES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA . MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA/LOCKERS FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIFE OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PREP AND STEM TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER FOR KNIVES OR STORE ON CLEAN CUTTING BOARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/CONSTRUCTION FOR ELECTRICAL SOCKETS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP TWO-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.----HEAVY DRIPPING FROM CONDENSATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER? MUST REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WAS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS: THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER ON SHELVING NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE, ALL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT NOTED DIRTY.----EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ROUGH, UNEVEN WALL CAULKING WITH OPEN CREVICES AND CRACKS AT BOTH WASHROOM WASHBOWLS. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER AND AROUND THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS, AROUND THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP, BEHIND THE LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE.-----POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Jun 15, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO PORK INSIDE WALK IN COOLER THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HAND WASH SINKS 60.8/60.3F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 59.5F. BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS 66.3F/65.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS AND 110F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND 7 DAY USE BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY AND INSIDE WALK N COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST RELOCATE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION AND DIRT ON THE EXTERIOR OF BOTH GREASE TRAPS LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE, BASEMENT UTILITY SINK AND HOSE BIBS NEXT TO UTILITY SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND/OR REPAINT FOR EASY CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 1 OF 3 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 20, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES, NO GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND WAREWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 12, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT:15# OF COOKED EGG ROLLS AT TEMP OF 46.5F TO 47.8F; FRESH EGGS 10 EACH AT TEMP OF 67.8F AND TRAY OF 40 EACH FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 66.8F,ALSO STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED: POUNDS 18,VALUE 90. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR,ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE BOWLS TO DISPENSE COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS. PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS(UTENSILS WITH HANDLES).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED ON SHELVES,THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION OF STOCK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW/COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS MUST BE REMOVE AND PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS,OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH LID. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WATER LEAKING FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.NO FOOD MUST BE STORED UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE AT INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEEP FRYER,HOOD AND FILTERS, CLEANING AND MAINTAIN
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO EXTERIOR OF LARGE GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT AREA WITH EXCESS GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES ,NO GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND WAREWASHING AREA,MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Nov 16, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR ON COOKING LINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROTECTIVE SHIELDING NEEDED ON LIGHTS IN BASEMENT THAT CONTAIN FREEZERS. SHIELD LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Nov 2, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 26, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: IN THE BASEMENT NOTED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE AT THE NORTH WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DRAINBOARD WITH RESIDUE OVER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LEAN AND MAINTAIN DRAINBOARD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Apr 18, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS
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Mar 27, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT THEIR PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR RESOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FOODS BEING STORED IN NU10 CANS (PLUM SAUCE-ECT) INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRASFER CONTENTS INTO A PLASTIC OR STAINLESS STEEL FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEED CLEANING AT BASEBOARDS,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AROUND DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE OR REORGANIZE SO AS NOT TO CREATE A PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP AT ICE BIN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP
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Nov 23, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS, THEY ARE PROHIBITED, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOVE AND GRILL IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Oct 19, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS, THEY ARE PROHIBITED, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOVE AND GRILL IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 6, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS, THEY ARE PROHIBITED, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOVE AND GRILL IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 26, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE SOUTH WALL IN THE PREP AREA. POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL BEFORE USING, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ALONG THE WALL BASE LEADING DOWN TO THE BASEMENT, AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN THE SAME AREA. ALSO, ALONG THE WALL BASE ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSIDE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT, BEHIND THE FREEZER. BASEMENT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/2" HOLE AT THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD OR SEAL HOLE TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1752058, DATED 4-15-2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE: #30: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS, SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC., IN REAR PREP WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. #35: CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS ARE COVERED WITH DUST BUILD UP. PREMISES STILL NON COMPLIANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. RUST ACCUMULATION ON GREASE TRAP AND LOWER HALF OF PREP TABLES. RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS, THEY ARE PROHIBITED. REPAIR SURFACES ON GREASE TRAP AND PREP TABLES,AND RACKS, SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOVE AND GRILL IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT CLEAN. ALSO, FLOORS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPPING AND HANDLING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING OR HANDLING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA.
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3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS, SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC., IN REAR PREP WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS. CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS ARE COVERED WITH DUST BUILD UP. ALSO REMOVE GRAFFITI OFF WALLS IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Gourmet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Gourmet on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Gourmet?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at China Gourmet.
Has China Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Gourmet have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Gourmet means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is China Gourmet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Gourmet is inspected around two times per year on average.
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