New Chinese Kitchen at Chicago

5401 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Chinese

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited New Chinese Kitchen at Chicago three times, with records going back to 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 26, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at New Chinese Kitchen at Chicago since Jan 26, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “premises maintained free of litter” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; New Chinese Kitchen at Chicago is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2016

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE AT REAR.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE GRILL OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN WASHROOM, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 11, 2015

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. NOTED STANDING WATER IN THIS AREA.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Mar 3, 2015

License

5 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: PREMISES STILL INSTALLING HOT HOLDING UNIT/STEAM TABLE AT THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST COMPLETE AREA AND INSTALL PROPER SNEEZE GUARD. NO CITATION ISSUES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. NOTED STANDING WATER IN THIS AREA.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE EXPOSE HAND SINK AND THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST BRING PLUMBING UP TO CODE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Chinese Kitchen at Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Chinese Kitchen at Chicago on file is from Jan 26, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Chinese Kitchen at Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at New Chinese Kitchen at Chicago.

Has New Chinese Kitchen at Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Chinese Kitchen at Chicago have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New Chinese Kitchen at Chicago means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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