Choi's Chinese Kitchen — Choi's Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Choi's Chinese Kitchen — Choi's Chinese Restaurant 18 times, with records going back to 2010. Choi's Chinese Kitchen — Choi's Chinese Restaurant was last inspected on Oct 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Choi's Chinese Kitchen — Choi's Chinese Restaurant on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Broken floor tiles noted in kitchen area, instructed to replace or repair.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Prep tables and storage shelves not clean through out facility, grease and food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Dec 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN IN THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER (NEAR WOK LINE) AT 48.6F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD RAW CHICKEN AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 45 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED APPROXIMATELY $120.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL RAW CHICKEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOTAL OF 4 DEAD COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY: 3 COCKROACHES BENEATH WOK LINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA, 1 COCKROACH ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET (BENEATH SHELVES). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS OF THE FACILITY FREE OF DEAD INSECTS OR OTHER PESTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BOWL USED AS A SCOOP IN BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-USE BOWL AND REPLACE WITH A MULTI-USE UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS ON NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOK LINE EQUIPMENT (WOK LINE, DEEP DRYERS, GRILL). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTENSITY OF LIGHTING IN THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY (LEADING TO EMPLOYEE RESTROOM) TO BE INSUFFICIENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE(S) IN THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY TO PROVIDE LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 19, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON TABLE TOP IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASH ROOM. MUST CLEAN TABLE TOP AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 8, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 1, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT 2562786 ON 8/25/22 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 6 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BETWEEN THE WOOD SHELF AND WALL. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, GARBAGE CONTAINER, PREP TABLES, ENCRUSTED GREASE ON TOP OF THE WOK STATIONS AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS, STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE MOP SINK AND CHEST FREEZERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES AND BASEBOARD TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS CONTRIBUTING TO CLUTTER AND PEST HARBORAGE ISSUES IN THE BASEMENT AND FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL UNUSED CARDBOARD BOXES, EMPTY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STYROFOAM GARBAGE, ETC.
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Aug 25, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH ON A CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE BACK EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, ENCRUSTED GREASE ON TOP OF THE WOK STATIONS AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Oct 1, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST NOT STORE KNIVES AT SAID LOCATION AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREP AREA COOK LINE 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOK LINE 1-DOOR COOLER AND PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 24, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA AND DEAD INSECTS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 5, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO FOOD METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELF AS SURFACE COVER AT/UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM TIN FOIL, SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Mar 8, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE PREP COOLERS WITH NO LABELS. MUST LABEL AND DATE ITEMS. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST 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 WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLES AND ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: (Hot) Water temperature at hand sink 74.3F upon arrival. # compartment sink hot water temperature 74.6F. Instructed must have functioning hot water at all times: 85F at hand sink, 110F at 3 compartment sink. Operator corrected issue (with hot water heater) and hot water provided by end of inspection: 89.1F at hand sink; 115.1F at 3 compartment sink. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found excessive grease build up inside lower interior of cooking line (under woks). Must remove grease build up, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found excessive grease on floor near grease trap in the basement. Instructed to detail clean this area, remove grease, sanitize and maintain.
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Sep 24, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND DEEP FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT.
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Jul 21, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 30 POUNDS OF BEEF, VALUED AT $105, AT 64.9F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PIPE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITARY MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE BATHROOM DOOR AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP AROUND KNOBS OF EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPTY BOXES AND OLD CARDBOARD ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS AND TO MAINTAIN SO AS TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Sep 16, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE KNIFE HANDLES ARE DIRTY, SCRUB THE KNIVES UNTIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THEM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SHELVING AND UTENSIL SURFACES ARE GREASY, CLEAN ALL SURFACES IN DETAIL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE COOLER DOOR HANDLES OF THE 3-DOOR COOLER AND THE RICE COOKER HANDLES ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DETAIL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR IS GREASY WHERE IT DRIPS FROM THE NORTH END OF THE HOOD AREA AND DIRTY IN THE HALLWAY STOREROOM, CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL.
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May 10, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, AND THERMOMETERS FOR TESTING FOOD PRODUCT
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Nov 3, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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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.DETAIL CLEANING IS REQUIRED AT 3 COMPARTYMENT SINK,ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP(UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT)GREASE BUILD-UP,BETWEEN THE COOKING WOKS,PREP DISPLAY COOLER AND PREP TABLE(FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS),AND INTERIOR PANEL OF DEEP FRYER,SHELVINGS OVER THE 3 COMP SINK AREA.
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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.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLERS IN KITCHEN.
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Oct 27, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS THROUGH MICE DROPPINGS. APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON FLOORS BEHIND 2 CHEST FREEZERS STORED IN A DRY STORAGE AREA DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.FOUND FRONT DOOR TO FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT LEFT BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACCROSS BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT DURING THIS INSPECTION WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE,SOUPS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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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 PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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.DETAIL CLEANING IS REQUIRED AT 3 COMPARTYMENT SINK,ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP(UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT)GREASE BUILD-UP,BETWEEN THE COOKING WOKS,PREP DISPLAY COOLER AND PREP TABLE(FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS),AND INTERIOR PANEL OF DEEP FRYER,SHELVINGS OVER THE 3 COMP SINK AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENTS,AND BASEMENT AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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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.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLERS IN KITCHEN.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ITEMS KEPT FOR STORAGE MUST BE STORED PROPERLY 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.
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Oct 1, 2010
Routine
5 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. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY OPEN CAN FOODS IN THE COOLER INTO STORABLE CONTAINERS SUCH AS PLASTIC,GLASS OR STAINLESS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SHELF RUSTING UNDER PREP TABLE AT 3COMP.SINK AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE COVER OF CHEF REACH IN COOLER LID WITH STAINS,CLEAN VENT IN TOILET AND STORAGE SHELF UNDER PREP TATBLE AT FRONT OF CHINESE BURNER WHICH HOLDS MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DEBRIS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS AT FLOOR REACH IN FREEZERS IN KITCHEN AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AT DRY FOOD STORAGE IN REAR HALL 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET JOINT ON 3COMP.SINK
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Choi's Chinese Kitchen — Choi's Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Choi's Chinese Kitchen — Choi's Chinese Restaurant on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Choi's Chinese Kitchen — Choi's Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Choi's Chinese Kitchen — Choi's Chinese Restaurant.
Has Choi's Chinese Kitchen — Choi's Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Choi's Chinese Kitchen — Choi's Chinese Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Choi's Chinese Kitchen — Choi's Chinese 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 Choi's Chinese Kitchen — Choi's Chinese Restaurant inspected?
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