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China Ho Restaurant

5151 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Mar 26, 2026

China Ho Restaurant was last inspected on March 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 2 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

March 26, 2026 · Complaint

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical5 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalFood handling

    Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

    Inspector’s note: Observed containers of uncovered raw chicken stored in walk in cooler on floor. Instructed to cover or wrap all exposed food in walk in cooler to prevent contamination of food.

    Official wording (code 15)

    Food separated and protected

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs food(pooled eggs), held at improper temperatures ranging between 48.9-51.8f. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded food valued at $50 weighing 3lbs priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

    Official wording (code 22)

    Proper cold holding temperatures

  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base of rear exit outer door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no left splash guard on handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to install left splash guard on handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area to prevent contamination of prep surfaces to the left of handwashing sink. Observed water from rusty and dusty condensor ceiling vent cover in walk in cooler leaking into container on top shelf. Instructed to relocate food items on shelving underneath leak to prevent contamination.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed rust on shelving units in walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust from shelving units in walk in cooler, non food contact surfaces shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material. Observed boxes and sheet pans stored on floor in rear of facility. Instructed to provide shelving units to elevate all food and non food items in facility at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability. Observed containers of raw uncovered chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed leaking backflow prevention device at utility sink. Instructed to repair leaking backflow prevention device at utility sink and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed walk in cooler condensor leaking into container. Instructed to repair walk in cooler condensor and maintain. Observed rust on walk in condensor ceiling vent cover. Instructed to remove rust from walk in condensor ceiling vent cover and maintain. Observed missing grout in between floors tiles in dishwashing areas, near three compartment sink and low temperature dish machine. Instructed to smoothly replace missing grout in between floor tiles in dishwashing areas, near three compartment sink and low temperature dish machine for ease of cleanability.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: At time of inspection facility provided no proof of allergen awareness training certificates for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Knives improperly stored inbetween prep cooler and prep table. Instd to store properly (ie knife rack)

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All storage shelves, dry storage containers, interior of coolers, and interior cabinets of fryers not clean, excessive food debris. Instd to clean and maintain same

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor under and behind entire wok line and fryers not clean, encrusted with grease, food debris, and grime. Instd to detail clean and maintain same

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge of food service manager training on site at the time of inspection.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not properly labeled with common name. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in dining room area. Instructed person in charge repair or replac and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge of food service manager training on site at the time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that valid original certificate and certified manager must be on-site at all times when tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d): multi use equipment (trays) improper stored on floor. Instd to elevate and store properly

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: walls and ceiling through out prep area with excessive food debris, dust. Floor under and behind wok line and under 3-compartment sink along wallbase not clean, excessive debris/dirt accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: The following tcs food at improper cold temperatures ranging from 51.9f-58.0f in prep cooler: cooked shrimp, cooked chicken, cooked beef, cooked pasta and eggs. All discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 2olbs $200 value. Instd to maintain cold foods at 41f or below. Citation issued priority 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Prep cooler in poor repair, ambient temperature of 54.0f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd to not use until able to maintain cold foods 41f or below and reinspected by cdph. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Multi use equipment (trays) improper stored on floor. Instd to elevate and store properly

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling through out prep area with excessive food debris, dust. Floor under and behind wok line and under 3-compartment sink along wallbase not clean, excessive debris/dirt accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical15 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate, must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 8lbs. Cooked diced chicken 45.3f.3lbs. Raw chicken wings 45.5f.3lbs. Cooked shrimp 45.1f.35lbs. Cooked rice 54.5f inside of 3- door prep cooler and walk in cooler. Product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx.49 lbs. $95.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stored inside of hot water tank/electrical room.must store properly to prevent cross contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink in rear prep area next to prep table.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use from prep tables and cutting boards.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine must store in a clean container.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position .

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed garbage bag stored on top of foods stored on topside of prep cooler must use plastic or foil to cover food properly.must eliminate grocery bags used for food storage inside of reach in freezer and provide adequate food storage bags.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 3- door prep cooler.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn and pitted cutting boards on topsides of prep coolers.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from interior and exterior of fryer cabinets, steam tables,prep tables, wok station,garbage cans, food storage containers,pipes of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises and floor drains.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged lower wall next to mop sink,stained ceiling tiles where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls throughout prep and storage areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food splatter from walls throughout premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace burnt out lights in rear hallway leading to toilet rooms and in rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (rice,shrimp,chicken,bean sprouts,etc)must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Missing labels on dry storage containers. Instd to provide and maintain with commom name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Knives improperly stored in between prep table and prep cooler. Instd to store properly when not in use

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Exterir sides of fryers, sides of wok station, and storage shelves through out not clean, excessive grease and debris. Instd to clean and maintan

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  7. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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