See Thru Chinese Kitchen

7118 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

See Thru Chinese Kitchen has been inspected 24 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Keeping large spoons in room temperature water, instructed to keep utensils according to health code.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using cardboard to cover prep table, instructed not to use card bord for food contact surface.
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90
May 6, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2600569 8/22/24 NOT CORRECTED:#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. 3-#39-305.11 : MUST STORE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER PROPERLY.#45-4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION. #47-4-501.11 : MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM GASKETS AT DRINK STATION PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,PREP TABLE,STEAM TABLE,ALL STORAGE RACKS,OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS,PREP & REACH IN COOLER,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.#55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT & DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.#55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WOK STATION.#55- 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN LOBBY AREA.#55- 6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS AND BROOMS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS NEAR FRYERS.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA AT 88.0F AND TOILET ROOM HAND SINK AT 89.3F.3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 93.4F. HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 2:47 P.M..MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES DURING THE COURSE OF OPERATION.(COS)(PRIORIY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN TOILET ROOM AND ELIMINATE BUCKET USED FOR TRASH.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Aug 22, 2024
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST STORE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER PROPERLY.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM GASKETS AT DRINK STATION PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,PREP TABLE,STEAM TABLE,ALL STORAGE RACKS,OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS,PREP & REACH IN COOLER,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT & DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WOK STATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN LOBBY AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS AND BROOMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN LOBBY AREA.
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Aug 28, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USE FOR STORING FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR PROPERLY STORING FOOD ITEMS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL STORAGE SHELVING AND RACKS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRI AND/OR GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Feb 4, 2022
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD ON REAR HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN RICE COOKER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED IN CARDBOARD BOXES AND PLASTIC BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MASK REQUIRED SIGNAGE INSIDE BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST MASK REQUIRED SIGNAGE AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE THE BUSINESS. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340
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Mar 16, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AT INSPECTION EMPLOYEES HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO WASH HANDS,( IE LARGE METAL FOOD PAN STORED INSIDE OF HAND SINK). PIC REMOVED FOOD PAN-COS. INSTRUCTED PIC HANDWASHING SINK MUST ALWAYS BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE,NOTHING INSIDE OR IN FRONT OF SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE DISPLAY SHELVES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Nov 13, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPRER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INSIDE A REACH IN PREP COOLER. 5LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS AT 49.5F, 15LBS OF EGG ROLLS AT 51.8F, 10LBS OF CRAB RANGOON AT 48.9F AND 10LBS OF CUT COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 40LBS OF TCS FOOD TOTAL COST $250. PRIORTY CITATION ISSUED #7-38.005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING AND DRY STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Apr 29, 2019
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 1 1/2 INCH SPACE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION LINE IN THE WALK IN COOLER USING A GARDEN HOSE ABOVE FOOD TO DIRECT CONDENSATION TO A PVC LINE ROUTED ABOVE FOOD STORAGE LEADING TO THE SERVICE SINK IN REAR AREA. CONDENSATION DRAINAGE SHALL BE DRAINED FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO LAW
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT COVERS WITH BUG AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 6, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES NECESSARY TO HANDLE THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND A VARIETY OF FOODS (BEEF, SHRIMP, EGG ROLLS, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC.)STORED IN THE WALK IN AND PREP COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ANY FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED AND/OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING THAT WILL BE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH ALL MANAGERS, FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NEEDS TO BE LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NEEDS TO BE DETAILED CLEANED: THE RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS, THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD, THICK DIRT/DUST BUILD UP, GREASE AND DEBRIS. MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS HAVE DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. ALSO, THE WALLS/VENTS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS HAVE FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND VENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
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Oct 26, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INBETWEEN FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 20, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPALCE RUBBER GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER GASKET IS IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUOIPMENT OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ESPECIALLY FILTERS ABOVE STOVE,CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER OF FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS OF GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERMEATH GRILLS AND PREP TABLES
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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 OF DUST BUILD-UP IN THE KITCHEN AREA ESPECIALLY NEAR STOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OF DUST BUID-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA
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Feb 8, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS AND OTHER FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STROAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sep 25, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR RUBBER DOORS GASKETS OF COOLERS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, KNIVES AT KNIFE RACK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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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 GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. WALLS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME CLUTTER IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Mar 24, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, WALK-IN FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING 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: THE WALLS IN REAR BEHIND PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Feb 4, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, WALK-IN FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING 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: THE WALLS IN REAR BEHIND PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Mar 18, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN BREAST IN BATTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 45.3-46.4 DEGREES F. SITTING OUT AT COUNTER. APPROX. COST $15.00, WEIGHT 5 LBS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF CHICKEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 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: REMOVE KNIVES FROM MAGNETIC STRIP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INCLUDING STRIP. PROPERLY STORE CLEAN AFTER USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR AREA AND UNDER SHELVING AT REAR. MUST CLEAN.
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Apr 20, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN REAR BEHIND PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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86
Nov 21, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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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 NEED CLEANING 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM.
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May 2, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. COVER AND LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE.
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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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, WALK-IN FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES.
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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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS.
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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. ORGANIZE WALK-IN FREEZER. STORE MOPHEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING SUGAR, CORN STARCH, FLOUR,ETC IN BULK CONTAINERS.
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78
Nov 8, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
View 2 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. CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON REAR STORAGE SHELF. REMOVE GREASE AND DUST FROM HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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 FLOOR IN REAR UTILITY CLOSET AND MAINTAIN. PREVIOUS VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED.
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Feb 18, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR ICE MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was See Thru Chinese Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at See Thru Chinese Kitchen on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at See Thru Chinese Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at See Thru Chinese Kitchen.

Has See Thru Chinese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at See Thru Chinese Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at See Thru Chinese Kitchen 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 See Thru Chinese Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, See Thru Chinese Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.