China Snack (I.D Required)

3025 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
Chinese
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 23 inspections at China Snack (I.D Required), the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 16, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; China Snack (I.D Required) is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

23
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Dec 4, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Jul 28, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM FOR FEMALE SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF ICE ON INTERIOR OF SINGLE DOOR FREEZER (NEAR MICROWAVE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Aug 18, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN SURFACE AREA AROUND WOKS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOOD SYSTEM.
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90
Jun 25, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS A LINER FOR SHELVING UNIT IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD RESIDUE UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD PANEL ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE USED TO COVER AND REDIRECT AIRFLOW FROM VENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER VENT COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
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74
May 15, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, SHRIMP, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USED EGG TRAYS BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS FOR THE HOT POTS AND PANS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CREASE FOR THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 1, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE BINS IN REAR AREA,FRYER CABINET,WOK STATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN WALL AND PIPE IN UPPER CEILING NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT PREP AREA CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR ENCLOSED SHOES AND NO OPEN TOE SANDLES ALLOWED.
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78
Apr 6, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2150706 3/20/18 #18- NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN A CREVICE AROUND MOLDING OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,INTERIOR LOWER LEDGES OF BOTH REAR LEGS OF WOK STATION,AND BOTH LEGS OF 1- EYE STOVE,CRAWLING UP THE WALL AND ON PIPES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/27/18.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,FRYER CABINETS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ,ROLLING CART,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CAN OPENER,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND BASES WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE PANEL AT CEILING ABOVE ENTRY DOOR.
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78
Mar 20, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST REACH IN 1- DOOR FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,FRYER CABINETS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ,ROLLING CART,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CAN OPENER.
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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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 7- LIVE ROACHES 5 CRAWLING AROUND DOOR GASKET OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ,1- ON FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION,1- UNDER REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/20/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND ON TOP OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT.
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67
Jun 29, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jun 29, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 16, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR REACH-IN GLASS DOOR COOLER IN REAR NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 50.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: BREADED CHICKEN-70.1F, SHRIMP-68.1F, BREADED CHICKEN-60.2F, RAW CHICKEN-50.9F, EGGS-58.4F, PIZZA PUFFS-102.5F, EGG ROLLS-63.4F,COOKED RICE-116.7F,COOKED BREADED CHICKEN-79.9F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW COLD OR AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE HOT. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES MUST BE DISCARDED(170LB VALUED AT $260). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 12-8-15 ON REPORT# 1591375 NOT CORRECTED:-30-OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN & BEEF) IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS AND PREP COOLER, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. OBSERVED BINS OF SUGAR AND RICE WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN THE SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. -33-OBSERVED UNUSED PREP COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELF IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN TH FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE CONNECTED TO THE PREP TABLE, ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES, MOP SINK IN REAR, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS(SIDES) OF DEEP FRYERS, GRILLS, AND STEAM TABLE UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, AND BEHIND COOK LINE).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF THE BUSINESS NEED CLEANING(DIRT, STAINS, FOOD SPLATTERS, DUST BUILD-UP FOUND THROUGHOUT). CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS AND GREASE FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES.
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67
Dec 8, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN & BEEF) IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS AND PREP COOLER, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. OBSERVED BINS OF SUGAR AND RICE WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED INSIDE OF THE BINS CONTAINING SUGAR LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE IN THE ONE DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN THE SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED UNUSED PREP COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD, AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENT COVERS OF THE HOOD LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME STOCK (BAG OF POTATOES) BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOP BEING STORE IN MOP CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Feb 4, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES OBSERVED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR; DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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82
Jul 14, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO DEFROST SAME. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELD COVERS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
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86
Sep 12, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OVER 10 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE FOUND ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WEST 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, BATHROOM AND FRONT WAITING AREA GARBAGE CAN CONTAINER. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY, SEAL UP GAPS AND OPENINGS WHERE THE ROACHES HARBOR AND CONSULT WITH YOUR PEST CONTROL COMPANY WHICH DOCUMENTED ROACH ACTIVITY ON REPORT DATED JULY 23, 2013.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE BOTTOMS AND BASES OF THE WEST REACH IN COOLERS HAVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND DEBRIS, CLEAN UP THE EQUIPMENT AND TREAT AND SEAL THE GAPS AND HOLES WHERE THEY LIVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS WHERE ROACH ACTIVITY WAS FOUND NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED DRY TO REDUCE HARBORAGE. WASH AND DRY THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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86
Jan 31, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 10 # OF RAW BEAN SPROUTS ARE BEING HELD IN FRONT OF THE WOK STATION AT 48f, PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME VALUED AT $12.00.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OVER THIRTY LIVE COCKROACHES WERE FOUND IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AND REAR KITCHEN COOLER DOOR GASKETS ABOVE FOOD, INSIDE OF THE WOK STOVE WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED, INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER FRAMES, IN CRACKS AND OPENINGS ENCRUSTED WITH ROACH FECES ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA AND KITCHEN DOORWAYS. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION, SEAL UP ALL AREAS OF POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS WHERE ACTIVITY IS FOUND. THE ORKIN PEST CONTROL LICENSE 051-016715 EXPIRED ON 12/31/2012, OBTAIN A VALID LICENSE COPY FROM YOUR PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND A MAP OF THE PREMISES SHOWING BAIT/TRAP PLACMENT AND AN ACTIVITY LOG.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OPEN PANS OF RAW SLICED BEEF AND CHICKEN ARE STORED ABOVE OPEN PANS OF RAW VEGETABLES AND SPROUTS ALL OF WHICH ARE STORED ON DIRTY, MOLDY AND UNSANITARY COOLER RACKS. THE RAW RICE BIN HAS A DIRTY BOWL STORED INSIDE USED TO SCOOP THE RICE OUT. THE COOKED FRIED RICE IS ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER IN A METAL BOWL COATED WITH THICK GREASE BUILDUP. A CASE OF BROCOLLI IS SITTING INSIDE OF THE DIRTY MOP SINK. OPEN FIVE GALLON BUCKETS OF CHICKEN AND BEEF ARE STORED ON AND UNDER DIRTY RACKS WHILE WAITING TO BE PREPARED. PROTECT FOODS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION BY STORING FOODS IN COVERED CONTAINERS WITH RAW ITEMS STORED BELOW COOKED AND/OR RAW ITEMS. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES WHERE FOOD IS STORED.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: OPEN RODENT BAIT PELLETS ARE LOOSE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR TWO DOOR PREP COOLER, ALL RODENT BAIT MUST BE STORED IN A SPILL PROOF CONTAINER OR BAIT STATION. HAVE THE AFFECTED AREA CLEANED IN DETAIL.
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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. THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS WERE ORIGINALLY DOCUMENTED ON MARCH 8, 2012. (32) MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. (33) CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS WHERE NEEDED, ETC. (34)CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES. (35) CLEAN WALL AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST. (41) REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CORNER AREAS IN REAR OF KITCHEN. (43) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN WIPING TOWELS AND TO STORE PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OPEN, UNCOVERED, UNLABELED FOODS WERE FOUND IN EVERY COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE ESTABLISHMENT, COVER , LABEL AND DATE ALL OPEN FOOD PRODUCTS IN SANITARY CONTAINERS OR SINGLE USE FOOD BAGS, NOT IN GROCERY (T-SHIRT) BAGS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD UTENSILS ARE DIRTY AND COATED WITH DIRTY GREASE BUILDUP, CLEAN EVERY FOOD UTENSIL UNTIL IT IS SANITARY IN APPEARANCE AND SANITIZE THEM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT SHIELDS ARE DIRTY AND HAVE DEAD COCKROACHES INSIDE, CLEAN THE LIGHT FIXTURES INSIDE AND OUT AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: A STRONG ODOR IS COMING OUT OF THE GREASE TRAP AREA, CLEAN AND CHECK THE PLUMBING, SUPPLY THREE SANITARY STOPPERS TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. A SMALL LEAK WAS FOUND UNDER THE WEST THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. REPAIR PLUMBING TO CODE AND REPAIR THE GAP IN THE SEWER TRAP COVER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Mar 8, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
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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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS WHERE NEEDED, ETC.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES.
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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. CLEAN WALL AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CORNER AREAS IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN WIPING TOWELS AND TO STORE PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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74
Jan 13, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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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.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES..MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.
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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.MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI IN REACH IN COOLERS,DOOR GASKETS,FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,,UNUSED COOLERS,PIPES,WOK STATION,PREP COOLERS.
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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.MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALL BASES.
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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.MUST CLEAN WALLS EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS,CRACKS & CREVICES,LOOSE WALL PANELING & BASES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB IN DISH AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM ON TOP & IN BETWEEN COOLERS THROUGHOUT.
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10 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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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. MUST SEAL WOOD SHELVES NEAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANEL OF STEAM TABLE, EXPOSED SINK, MICROWAVE OVENS, STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM, EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, ETC...
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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. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT.
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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. MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, CEILING VENT COVERS, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 PART SINK, AND REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED APRONS, TO SEPARATE CLEAN FROM SOILED APRONS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREMISED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Snack (I.D Required) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Snack (I.D Required) on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Snack (I.D Required)?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at China Snack (I.D Required).

Has China Snack (I.D Required)'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at China Snack (I.D Required) have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China Snack (I.D Required) 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 Snack (I.D Required) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, China Snack (I.D Required) is inspected around two times per year on average.