Chinese #1 Kitchen
Chinese #1 Kitchen appears in inspection records 26 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 13, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up 21 times.
Chinese #1 Kitchen's latest score of 55 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chinese #1 Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chinese #1 Kitchen on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chinese #1 Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 21 times, more than any other issue at Chinese #1 Kitchen.
Has Chinese #1 Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chinese #1 Kitchen have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chinese #1 Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chinese #1 Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chinese #1 Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.