Great China House
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2025
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Score
Great China House appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Great China House on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST SMALL DEEP FREEZER, CLEAN SPICE TRAY AND CONTAINER IN FRONT OF WOK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILL, GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEM AND ORGANIZE THE REST. MUST BE ABLE TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND MONITOR FOR PEST ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS. ALSO REMOVE COBB WEBB IN THE CEILING IN THE WASHROOM AND PREP AREA AROUND STORAGE AREAS.
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Nov 19, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO WHITE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH BAGS OF FLOUR INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY FOR STORING FOOD ITEMS AND MUST LABEL WITH PROPER NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED ON OLD EGG CARTINS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLUMINUM FOIL LINING THE STOVE UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON THE SIDES OF THE WORK STATION COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR, THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA AT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA, THE HALL AREA BY THE RESTROOMS AS WELL AS A BUILD UP OF UNUSED ITEMS AND BOXES IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. ALSO NOTED A LARGE TWO DOOR COOLING UNIT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA THAT IS NO LONGER WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR ALL CLUTTER AND REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACES FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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Sep 2, 2021
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE SHELVING CART NEXT TO WOK STATION AND FOIL LINING TWO STOVE GRILL BURNERS IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL FOIL FROM ALL AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE FOOD PREP COOLERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEAR CASH REGISTER, BEHIND UNUSED BAR AREA AND IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY NEAR THE BACK DOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ON THE SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEVAY BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBATIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Aug 27, 2021
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS WITH PURCHASED FOODS STILL IN THEM ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM BAGS AND OBTAIN FOOD GRADE BAGS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND INSIDE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COUNTERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS ON PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD BADLY STAINED WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BETWEEN USE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION AND INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE SHELVING CART NEXT TO WOK STATION AND FOIL LINING TWO STOVE GRILL BURNERS IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL FOIL FROM ALL AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE FOOD PREP COOLERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ON THE SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEAR CASH REGISTER, BEHIND NOT USED BAR AREA AND IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY NEAR THE BACK DOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT OUT IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AT ENTRANCE TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEVAY BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBATIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Aug 28, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED( COOKED RICE, CHICKEN, EGGROLLS ETC.) FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR BELOW SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISPOSED OF FOR A MAXIUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT, AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME(FLOUR, SUGAR, MSG ETC.)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOK STATION,FRYERS,AND STOVE TOP NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN .
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVER ON THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 13, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-39-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, STOVE, ROLLING CARTS, DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, WOK STATION AND VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT, INCLUDING EMPTY BOXES AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND BETWEEN THE WOK STATIONS AND THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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May 30, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE.
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May 17, 2017
Routine
4 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND IN THE REAR STORAGE ADDITION AND ON THE SHELVING UNIT NEAR THE BACK DOOR. MUST CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1977142 ON 12/14/16 NOT CORRECTED: 33 - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FOLLOWING NEED TO BE CLEANED: WOK COOKING STATION, INSIDE OF PREP COOLER, GASKETS INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 34 - OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. 35 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 41 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED CLUTTER (BOXES, OLD EQUIPMENT, OLD RECEIPTS) THROUGH OUT FACILITY BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER AND TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DEEP FRYERS INSIDE AND OUT, TOP OF PREP TABLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Dec 14, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, RICE) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED INSIDE OF REAR REFRIGERATOR AND ON PREP TABLE SHELVES. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, AND REMOVE RUST OFF OF SHELVES. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FOLLOWING NEED TO BE CLEANED; WOK COOKING STATION, INSIDE OF PREP COOLER, GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES. 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 WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL 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 ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS 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 ACCUMULATED CLUTTER (BOXES, OLD EQUIPMENT, OLD RECEIPTS) THRU OUT FACILITY BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER AND TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 6, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, RICE) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED INSIDE OF REAR REFRIGERATOR AND ON PREP TABLE SHELVES. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, AND REMOVE RUST OFF OF SHELVES. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FOLLOWING NEED TO BE CLEANED; WOK COOKING STATION, INSIDE OF PREP COOLER, GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES. 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 WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL 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 ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS 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 ACCUMULATED CLUTTER (BOXES, OLD EQUIPMENT, OLD RECEIPTS) THRU OUT FACILITY BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER AND TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 7, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, SHRIMP) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER LABEL CONTAINING NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL 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 A CONTAINER BEING STORED IN A BAG OF FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER IN A REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR AND ON PREP SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD AS A SHELF LINER ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, WOKS, FRYERS) ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE 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 WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF OIL, EMPTY BOXES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE, FRYERS, WOK AREA, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD(DUST BUILDUP).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 20, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER/EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Feb 19, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Great China House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Great China House on file is from Jun 11, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Great China House?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Great China House.
Has Great China House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Great China House have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Great China House 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 Great China House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Great China House is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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