Uncle Zhang Chinese Cuisine

742 W 31St St, Chicago, IL 60616
Chinese
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Uncle Zhang Chinese Cuisine has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Uncle Zhang Chinese Cuisine's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 8, 2025
License
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" VERTICLE GAP AT THE FRONT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN SEWER CLOSET TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Dec 19, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12: OBSERVED RICE COOKER STORED ON THE FLOOR WHILE COOKING RICE IN THE REAR PASTRY PREP AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON FLOOR.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.119: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED GREASE ENRUSTED ON THE OUTERIOR PART OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ESPECIALLY ON THE SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/ OUTERIOR OF ALL THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING (THE DOORS, THE REAR OF THE TOP SERVING AREA, HINGES, TOPS OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS). BUILD UP ON FOOD DEBRIS FOUND ON THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND ON THE SPICE CART IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 17, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2608865 DATED ON 12/10/2024 NOT CORRECTED #47 (4-501.11): STILL OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACE AND MAINTAIN A RUST-FREE SURFACE. #55 (6-501.11): STILL OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. - Repeat INSTRUCTED MUST CORRECT ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12: OBSERVED RICE COOKER STORED ON THE FLOOR WHILE COOKING RICE IN THE REAR PASTRY PREP AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON FLOOR.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.119: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED GREASE ENRUSTED ON THE OUTERIOR PART OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ESPECIALLY ON THE SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/ OUTERIOR OF ALL THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING (THE DOORS, THE REAR OF THE TOP SERVING AREA, HINGES, TOPS OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS). BUILD UP ON FOOD DEBRIS FOUND ON THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND ON THE SPICE CART IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 10, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE. FOOD HANDLER ONLY RINSED HANDS WITH WATER WITHOUT USING HANDWASHING SOAP AND A HAND DRYING PROVISION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDWAS USING HAND WASHING SOAP AND A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT AL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE AT THE TIME) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AND IS REINSPECTED BY CDPH. MUST USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE TO WASH DISHWARE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE FIRST HALF OF THE WALK THROUGH OF THE FACILITY. MANAGER ARRIVED AFTER THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WAS INSPECTED. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/13/2024, REPORT #2594496: #41: 4-901.12: STILL OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM FOR SANITIZER USED) WHEN NOT IN USE. FOUDN WIPING CLOTHS SOILED UNDER THE COOKING EQUPMENT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME. #47:4-501.11: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACE AND MAINTAIN A RUST-FREE SURFACE. #49: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, THE DOOR, RUBBER GASKETS AND LOWER SURFACE OF ALL COOLERS, AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #55: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, DISH MACHINE, COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -CEILING AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT. #55: 6-501.11: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. - Repeat #56: 6-304.11: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED MUST CORRECTED ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND ON THE SPICE CART IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE COOKER STORED ON THE FLOOR WHILE COOKING RICE IN THE REAR PASTRY PREP AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON FLOOR.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ENRUSTED ON THE OUTERIOR PART OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ESPECIALLY ON THE SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/ OUTERIOR OF ALL THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING (THE DOORS, THE REAR OF THE TOP SERVING AREA, HINGES, TOPS OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS). BUILD UP ON FOOD DEBRIS FOUND ON THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 55.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE COOLER FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. COOLER WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. PRIORITY 7-38-005 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF A COOLER (NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, FISH, RICE NOODLES AND LIVER TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 52.8F TO 57.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED OF ITEMS, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 80LBS. VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $300. PRIORITY 7-38-005 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE LARGE (#10) CANS THAT THE PRODUCT CAME IN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ONCE CAN IS OPEN TO STORE ALL EXCESS PRODUCT IN CONTAINER OR STORAGE BAG.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM FOR SANITIZER USED) WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACE AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE. -THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER (IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT) IS IN VERY POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, THE DOOR, RUBBER GASKETS AND LOWER SURFACE OF ALL COOLERS, AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, DISH MACHINE, COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -CEILING AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION.
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Jul 6, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL BEHIND AND AROUND GREASE RECEPTOR IN BASEMENT SUBPUMP ROOM.
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Jun 29, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER RUNNING ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FROM THE LARGE GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN AN ENCLOSED ROOM WITH THE SUB PUMP. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE GREASE TRAP AND/OR SUB PUMP SERVICED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA OF THE DINING ROOM. A HOT WATER MACHINE IS LOCATED IN THAT ROOM WITH A HANDSINK AND DISHWARE FOR HOT BEVERAGES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THAT HANDSINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING ON TEST STRIP FROM THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. FOUND THE DISPENSER LINE CUT NEAR THE ENTRY POINT OF THE MACHINE AND CHEMICAL DISPENSING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT COMPANY TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE HALLWAY AREA BY THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND FREEZER UNIT, IN THE REAR AREA OF THE KITCHEN BY THE UTILITY SINK AND BAKERY ROOM AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA ALONG THE WALLBASE AND DRY PRODUCT STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. INTSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER) AND FRYER BOTTOM AREA, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNIT.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL TOILETS AND SINKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT AREA NEXT TO THE SUB PUMP ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AS IT MAY BE A HIDING AREA FOR MICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT SUB PUMP ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN TWO SECTIONS OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 4, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 31, 2022
License
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN FLY FREE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN NEED OF SOAP AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE ALL TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SPONGES ON SITE ARE WORN AND TORN INSTRUCTED IF SPONGES ARE GOING TO BE USED ON SITE THEY MUST BE REPLACED FREQUENTLY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER ON SITE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ON BLADE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING OR RPLACING WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PTRAP ON BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN NEED OF REMOVING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS CLEAN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uncle Zhang Chinese Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uncle Zhang Chinese Cuisine on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uncle Zhang Chinese Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Uncle Zhang Chinese Cuisine.

Has Uncle Zhang Chinese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uncle Zhang Chinese Cuisine have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Uncle Zhang Chinese Cuisine 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 Uncle Zhang Chinese Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Zhang Chinese Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.