China Ling

7075 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
Chinese
Last inspected: May 1, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, China Ling has 21 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on May 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about eight violations before that.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting China Ling on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

21
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (RICE) AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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90
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Oct 19, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Nov 30, 2022
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK BEING STOPPED UP WITH THREE PLASTIC DISPOABLE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE APPROPROATE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL OF THE COMPARTMENTS IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH THE PREP TABLE ATTATCHED, LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH SEVERE RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND RESURFACE SAID SHELVING UNITS OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENT ATTATCHMENTS ABOVE ON THE OIUTSIDE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID VENT ATTATCHMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALL BASES AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY WHERE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK AND FREEZER CHEST IS LOCATED AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED WITH FLOUR, SAUCE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS LISTED ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH SEVERE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FILTERS AND THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. THE FAUCET HEADS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD HAD DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ENITRE VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR SAID LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SURFACES OF THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WERE OBERVED WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT IN THE SAME SAID LOCATION THERE ARE DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS UNDER THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, SO THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS SOIL FREE AND MAINTAIN.
16
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK WERE PLASTIC BOWLS AND METAL BOWLS USED TO TRANSFER THE INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS.
39
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STACK OF DISPOSABLE ALUMINUM HALF PANS AND A POT STORED ON A RACK INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC TO-GO CONTAINERS USED TO TRANFER OF THE FRIED CHICKEN INSIDE OF THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER, IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO LIMIT THE USE OF SINGLE-SERVICE/USE ARTICLES.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKE DOWN CARDBOARD BOX USED TO LINE THE SHELVING UNIT OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ITEMS AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOX TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Mar 11, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MISSING CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Mar 3, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND UNER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 0VER 40 TOTAL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREA, REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTRL TECHNICIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE ON THE TOP OF THE LID/COVER AND GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MISSING CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD,COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS INSDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED FOR SHELVE LINER IN ALL SHELVINGS AND BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES. REPLACE WITH NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOMM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, BOTTOM SHLEVE OF THE PREP TABLES, CARTS FOR THE SPICES,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE RICE COOKER, SHELVINGS FOR THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE VENTILATIN HOOD ABOVE THE WOK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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52
May 13, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES FOR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
5
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE
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May 9, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HAND SINK INSIDE RESTROOM WITH NO HOT WATER.CURRENTLY WATER TEMPERATURE AT 57.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C HOT WATER MUST BE PROVIDE FOR SINK AT RESTROOM. MINIMUM TEMPERATURE 100F.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SUPPLIES FOR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND RESTROOM UNDER SHELVES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN SANITIZE FLOORS, AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
38
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-29-18 INSPECTION # 2240845. VIOLATION 58. OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
60
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND RESTROOM CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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52
Nov 29, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY 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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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 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
3
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE IN WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE HOT WATER HANDLE.
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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 FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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67
May 5, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABLED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE USE OF NUMBER 10 CANS FOR STOREING FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER PRODUCT FROM #10 CANS TO FOOD GRADE PLASTIC COTAINER WHUCH WAS DONE DURING THIS INSPECTION. NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON STORAGE /WORK TABLE SHELVING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE.MANAGEMENT COMPLIED
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN. NOTED NO STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED LEAK AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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86
Jun 27, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD AND GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED THAT CARDBOARD AND GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE, AND MAINTAIN.
32
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jun 20, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 60.1F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. UNIT TAGGED. PREMISES HAS WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP THAT HOLDS A TEMPERATURE OF 38.2F. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE PREP COOLER UNTIL IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AND HOLDING TEMP AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. 10 LBS OF SHRIMP AT 47.9F, VALUED AT $35. 3 LBS OF PASTA AT 60F, VALUED AT $5. 3 LBS OF SHRIMP AND BEEF EGG ROLL FILING AT 67.5F, VALUED AT $5. 10 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 78F, VALUED AT $15. 2 LBS OF EGGS STORED ON THE PREP COUNTER AT 68.2F, VALUED AT $5. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOOD T 40F OR BELOW, AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE MOP SINK, AND UNCOVERED FOOD BEING STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT, POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE FOOD ON FLOORS OR INSIDE COOLER UNCOVERED, KEEP FOODS STORED IN THE COOLER COVERED AT ALL TIMES. 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 DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE PREMISES; IN A CORNER UNDER THE 3-COMP IN THE REAR PREP AREA. IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM OFF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ON SHELVES AND ON THE FLOOR IN CORNERS. ALSO, AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVE ACROSS FROM THE TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. 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 INSP#1506702, DATED 9/21/15. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, prep table lower shelving had rust, shall be repaired/replaced. #33; Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). #34; Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). #35; Damaged stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, and bathroom, shall be replaced/repaired. $36; damaged/stained light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD AND GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS. ALSO, CUTTING BOARDS ARE EXTREMELY DAMAGED WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED THAT CARDBOARD AND GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE. AND TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, FRYER, MICROWAVE. ALSO, ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN PREP AREA ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
39
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 21, 2015
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, prep table lower shelving had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Damaged/broken floor tiles in rear kitchen storage area shall be replaced/repaired. Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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, and bathroom, shall be replaced/repaired.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: damaged/stained light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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70
Aug 13, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some foods not properly dated in walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep table lower shelving had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, damaged/stained ceiling tiles in bathroom shall be replaced/repaired.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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May 20, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED:FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: HOOD EXHAUST, WOK AREAS, AND TABLES.
32
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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86
Oct 3, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 19 EACH FRESH EGGS STORED ON SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 73.9F; COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 69.8F; COOKED BEEF STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 96.9F; SHRIMP STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 47.1F TO 66.8F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG NOR COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 33 VALUE $ 107.75. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED A MOBILE CART FULL OF SPICES IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,FAUCET COMPLETELY TILT BY THE WALL,TOWARD THE COLD HANDLE. NO SOAP AT SAID SINK,SOAP DISPENSER BROKEN,NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE SOAP. AFTER MY REQUEST, MOBILE CART REMOVED, PUMP SOAP PROVIDED,ALSO EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS TO EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE,WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL THE TIME FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD AND FILTERS GREASE IS DANGLING FROM HOOD,FILTER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLE WITH FOOD DEBRIS,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE,UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD HAS A BUILD-UP OF DUST THROUGHOUT PREP AND DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE CUBES,MUST BE REMOVED AND PROVIDE A ICE SCOOP CONTAINER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE CUBES INSIDE A LARGE CONTAINER,STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER.
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Jun 20, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/11/12.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/11/12.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/11/12.
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Jun 11, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER AND TOP OF THE LID NOT CLEAN WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: WATER BACKIING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN WHEN RELEASING WATER FROM THE 2ND COMPARTMNET SINK. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN AND THE GREASE TRAP . CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #659316 DATED 11/14/11. #33-MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE SHELVINGS IN THE WASHROOM AND MINTAIN.#41-UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE THE SHELVINGS. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS ON THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.#43- ALL WASHCLOTH USE FOR CLEANING THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLE, COOLER, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED WIRE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL WIRE RACKS SHELVING IN ALL PREP COOLER, WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALL BASE ,BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER ALL THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE PALLETS OR SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL STOCKS IN THE SAME AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD/FILTER WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD, WITH GREASE BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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Nov 3, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH DRIED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE LID AND DRIPPING GREASE AROUND THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER MUST BE CLEAN ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #420150 DATED 10/27/10 #30- FOUND FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED,DATED IN COOLERS, FREEZERS,MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.#33- NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLERS SHELVINGS COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED, NEED DETAIL CLEANING(CREVICES).#34- FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING NOT CLEANED.NEED DETAIL CLEANING(CREVICES).#38- EXHAUST CANOPY HAD EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP,NOT CLEAN. NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. EXHAUST VENTS(VENTILATION) KITCHEN PREP, BATHROOM,NOT CLEAN. NEED DETAILED CLEANING. #41-STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS,7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE LID AND EXTERIOR OF THE FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, THE LID OF THE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA, THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES, THE EXTERIOR OF ALL THE BULK CONTAINERS, THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM, INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE SHELVING IN THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WASHROOM ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE THE SHELVINGS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS ON THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. AND DISPOSE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WASH CLOTH USE FOR CLEANING THE TOP OF THE COOLER, PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Oct 27, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: found food items not properly dated, labeled in co0olers, freezers, must date and label all food items in coolers, freezers.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas need cleaning, walls in prep area, need cleaning, walls that had peeling paint in rear storage areas shall be repair.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: broken light shields in prep area, bathroom shall be replaced, light shields in prep area, not clean need cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: exhaust canopy had excess grease build up not clean needs detailed cleaning. exhaust vents (ventilation)in kitchen prep area, bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Ling last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Ling on file is from May 1, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Ling?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at China Ling.

Has China Ling's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at China Ling have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China Ling 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 Ling inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, China Ling is inspected roughly once per year on average.