China Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged 23 inspections at China Kitchen, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which China Kitchen's 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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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 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 ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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78
Mar 1, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED SMALL SERVING SOUP SPOON MEANT FOR SOUPS INSIDE A CONTAINER OF CHEESE FOR CONSUMPTION AT THE SERVICE PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAIN WITH DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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78
Sep 22, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR NEAR THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTIG ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Nov 2, 2022
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHARED GARBAGE AREA UNCLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SHARED GARBAGE AREA.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN BOILER CLOSET. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NEEDS ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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86
Jan 12, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT ( MISSING ITEM APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) AND NO PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE SPILL KIT AND PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (09-13-2019) POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE ETC)
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MUST REORGANIZE INSIDE WASHROOM.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES.
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52
Sep 13, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED-SEE REPORT#2240631 DATED11/27/2018
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. -SEE REPORT#2240631 DATED 11/27/2019
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING PANELS. CORE VIOLATION
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION#51 NOT CORRECTED-NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK. VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED-NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION TODAY FIRST OBSERVED 11/27/2018 SEE REPORT#2240631 CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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74
Nov 27, 2018
License
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,SHELVING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,PREP TABLE MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE ON UTILITY SERVICE SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND,UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN-COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PERSON(S) THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. -
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Dec 11, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the interior of the 2 door prep cooler to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the walk in cooler floors. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the wall behind the 1 door cooler near the door to the dining room to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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86
Sep 7, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed food in bulk containers without labels. Instructed facility to label and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed plastic shopping bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials for storage and to maintain.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the shelving in the walk in cooler to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and food debris accumulated on the floors in various areas: in the walk in cooler under the mat, along all wall bases and in corners, under and around all heavy equipment, and around both grease traps. Instructed facility to routinely clean and maintain all areas.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the wall in the corner to have a small hole near the exposed handsink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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78
Jul 15, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40.9F) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF EGG ROLLS AT 56.1F/50.2F/49.6F/48.8F, PORK AT 46.7F/45.6F, BEEF AT 46.7F/47.3F/45.3F, CHICKEN AT 48.2F/44.3F/45.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED HE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 400.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. (PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED ON 06-02-2015 INSPECTION REPORT# 1546607). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE. -------INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPAINT WALL WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN REAR PREP AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.--------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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78
Jun 2, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND DATE ALL PREPPED FOODS. FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, PREP TABLE, AND DEEP FRYER CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT STORAGE RACK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND REPAINT. LIGHT COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CEILING TILE.
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82
Jul 11, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND DATE ALL PREPPED FOODS. FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
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82
Jul 2, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILTIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER AT 51.0 F WHILE STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). "HELD FOR INSPECTON: TAG PLACED ON COOLER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. FOUND 2 LBS OF TOFU AT 51.0 F, 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 58.0 F, 4 LBS RAW CHICKEN AT 53.1 F, 1 LB SHRIMP AT 51.7 F AND VARIES SLICED VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). VALUE $75, 17 LBS
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND DATE ALL PREPPED FOODS. FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPENT, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
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74
Aug 21, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.8F). NOTED FOOD PRODUCT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.7F/47.1F/46.9F, EGG ROLL AT 44.5F/45.8F/48.2F, EGGS AT 46.9F/48.1F. PORK AT 47.9F/48.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE OF $75.00, TOTAL WEIGHT OF 25 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER UNDER PREP SHELVES AND STORAGE SHELVES ON PREMISE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE (NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK).---------WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH ROTTEN WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEAN AND IN GOOD REPAIR.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND FRONT/WAITING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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78
May 1, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CUT COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.3F TO 47.6F; COOKED SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 47F FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER, WHICH MAINTAINS TEMP OF 39.8F. COOKED RANGOON STORED INSIDE DIRTY CARDBOARDS AT TEMP OF 100.4F TO 101.8F. COOKED FRIED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 66.3F TO 69.4F. DOZEN OF FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 61.9F TO 62F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG NOR COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 20, VALUE 50.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE EXTREMELY DIRTY SOAP CONTAINER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN MESH AT SCREEN DOOR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE BUILD-UP GREASE INSIDE THE BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYER.DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTREMELY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,DEBRIS AND FOOD BUILD-UP.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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74
Dec 8, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, walk in cooler racks/shelving not clean need cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment need cleaning(detailed).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall by deep fryer not clean needs detailed cleaning.
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82
Mar 24, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 9, 2011
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in coolers/ reach in freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezers. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repair/replaced. Must provide splash guard to exposed hand sink. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Storage shelving. storage racks in storage area need cleaning. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be replaced, walls, ceiling in rear kitchen area need detailed cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shield in kitchen prep area, storage area not clean need detailed cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, coolers, rear kitchen area, and bathroom need cleaning. No mop sink on premises, must provide mop sink to premises, in order to pass license inspection, per city of chicago code.
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70
Jul 14, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #33 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #34 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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Jul 2, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 70304 DATED 01-25-10 NOT CORRECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,#34 FLOOR IN THE GREASE BOX UNCLEAN,FLOOR UNDER TABLE NEAR TOILET UNCLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE GREASE BOX AND UNDER TABLE;GIVEN 5 DAys 07-09-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL SHELVES FOR DRY INGREDIENTS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER COOLERS,UNDER PREPAREA NEAR CASHIER NOT CLEAN,FULL OF GREASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 25, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NECK FAUCET FULL OF GREASE,MUST REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN;GREASE BOX UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE REAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN;RACKS IN 1 SMALL COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN THE GREASE BOX UNCLEAN,FULL OF GREASE,MUST DETAIL CLEAN;FLOOR UNDER TABLE NEAR TOILET UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WASHBOWL SINK MUST BE RECAULKED
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Kitchen on file is from Jan 29, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at China Kitchen.
Has China Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is China Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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