China Lamp Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
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Public records show 21 inspections at China Lamp Restaurant stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 22, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 DEAD SMALL AND LARGE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ALONGSIDE WALK IN COOLER, IN UNUSED DINING AREA UNDERNEATH BOOTHS, AND REAR STORAGE RAMP LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE , CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS AND INSIDE COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON TOP OF DINING ROOM TABLES AND BOOTH SEATS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE DINING ROOM AND REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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Jul 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: PORK 46.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 7, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABEL FOR BULK STORAGE RICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Dec 1, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM MIDDLE OF ENTRY DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. FOUND FOOD RESIDUE ON CEILING IN PREP AREA. FOUND DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA AND IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN UNUSED RESTROOM, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CARDBOARD ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE, MAINTAIN.
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Feb 17, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE UNUSED KITCHEN WASHROOM, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Apr 8, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Mar 31, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON SITE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON TOPSIDE OF WOK STATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN UNISEX AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Apr 17, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT T HE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVE CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES, FRYERS, ETC WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SERVICE SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES WITH LARGE GAPS, BROKEN AND MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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May 15, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, PREP COOLERS, FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN WASHROOMS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WASHROOMS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
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Dec 22, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR IS SLOW DRAINING NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATOR THEMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME PREPARED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT LABLED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY LABLE FOODS -FIFO
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT PROPERLY INVERTED AFTER SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING SO AS TO AIR DRY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDOARD LINERS ON SHELVING AND AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD LINERS.
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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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A HOLE NEEDS REPAIR.
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May 5, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AT STORAGE SHELF IN FRONT PREP AREA AND UNDER PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR OF 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: REPLACE/REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MENS FRONT WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR PREP AREA AND AT BACK OF PREMISES, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA MUST WHERE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Apr 23, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD WITH NAME AND DATE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES ABOVE PREP TABLE TO PROTECT FROM DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Nov 6, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN FOR SOUP IN REAR FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE CONTAINER/FOOD GRADE BAGS(LIKE ZIP LOCK BAGS).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE GREASE FROM FLOOR.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER BOOTHS.
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Mar 25, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY REACH IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS IN THE 3 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN UP RIGHT FREEZER, AND TABLE STORAGE AREA (REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT BEHIND REAR 3 COMP. SINK, AND UNDER HAND SINK IN LADIES ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT. OBSERVED GRAFFITI ON WALLS IN BOTH RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, AND CLEAN INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS. OBSERVED HOLE IN LADIES ROOM WALL BEGIND DOOR, NEED TO REPAIR(REMOVE DUCT TAPE).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY ITEM NOT BEING USED.
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May 30, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW BOARDS NEEDED. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP.
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May 20, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.8 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. COOLER CONTAINS EGGS, MEAT AND VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD FOOD ITEMS AND NOT USE WALK IN COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 10 DOZEN EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER. 48.3 - 55.6 DEGREES. ALL EGGS WERE DISCARDED. TOTAL VALUE $45.00 10 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZAROUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW BOARDS NEEDED. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP.
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Jan 6, 2012
Routine
2 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.RUSTY SHELVES IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE COOLER BY DEEP FRYERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVES.
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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.DEBRIS AROUND STORAGE IN REAR DOOR AREA AND BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN.
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Aug 25, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,REAR AREA IN BASEMENT.
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Feb 17, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.must label all dry storage/spice bins/containers. also label/date all food not in original containers-egg rolls,all meats,crab Rangoon etc inside coolers and freezers.
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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. KEEP STORAGE OFF FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Nov 10, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REFRAIN FROM USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND BOXES TO STORE UNWRAPPED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS AND FROM USING BOXES TO DRAIN EXCESS OIL FROM COOKED FOODS PRIOR TO SERVING TO CUSTOMERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS & IN DINING AREA. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE ALL TRACES OF DRIPPED PAINT FROM AREAS & SURFACES THAT WERE NOT PAINTED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT IN REACH-IN COOLER BY RICE COOKER IN FOOD PREP AREA AND ALL BLOWN CEILING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTERED AREAS IN REAR SECTIONS OF ESTABLISHMENT
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Oct 19, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT# 158751 STILL NOT CORRECTED: -33- CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS & OVEN, EXPOSED WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF COOLERS & FREEZERS, EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, HOOD & FILTERS AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT. -34- REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS. -35- CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN KITCHEN AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES THAT ARE NO LONGER CLEANABLE.- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REFRAIN FROM USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE UNWRAPPED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS AND FROM USING BOXES TO DRAIN EXCESS OIL FROM COOKED FOODS PRIOR TO SERVING TO CUSTOMERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN DINING AREA. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT IN REACH-IN COOLER BY RICE COOKER IN FOOD PREP AREA AND ALL BLOWN CEILING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTERED AREAS IN REAR SECTIONS OF ESTABLISHMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Lamp Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Lamp Restaurant on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Lamp Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at China Lamp Restaurant.
Has China Lamp Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Lamp Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Lamp Restaurant 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 Lamp Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Lamp Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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