Pass

Seven Star Chinese Cuisine

3209 W 47th Pl, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 30, 2026

Seven Star Chinese Cuisine was last inspected on September 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

September 30, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

7 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed opening at base of outer front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: observed containers stored on milk crates near cookline. 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

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-501.11: observed damaged gasket on chest freezer with round corners. Instructed to replace damaged gasket on chest freezer with round corners and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed heavy grease buildup on exterior of cooking equipment and grease trap connected to cooking equipment. Instructed to clean exterior of cooking equipment and grease trap connected to cooking equipment and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed both faucets leaking at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair said faucets and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed grease buildup on floors, along bases of wall and in corners next to and underneath cookline. Instructed to clean floors, along bases of wall and in corners next to and underneath cookline and maintain. Observed buildup on floors, along bases of wall and in corners underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to clean floors, along bases of wall and in corners underneath three compartment sink and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed dimly lit area near cookline, steamtable and small two door cold holding unit. Instructed to increase light intensity in said area and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical12 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs food(chicken), held at improper temperature of 52.2f. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $120 weighing 7lbs priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed one door cold holding unit across from cookline at improper ambient temperature of 63.5f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tag placed on one door cold holding unit across from cookline. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

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

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity in facility. Observed approximately 20 live roaches in facility, observed roaches in gaskets and corners of small two door cold holding unit, crawling on floor, crawling inside box, crawling underneath steamtable, crawling on pipes and inside cooking equipment. Observed one large fly in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to eliminate roach and fly activity in facility, recommended pest control service facility on or after 9/10/2026 to eliminate roach and fly activity. Instructed to clean and sanitize said affected equipment and clean affected areas. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects in facility. Observed dead roaches in areas such as on pipes of cooking equipment,interior of fryer cabinets, interior of upright freezer, multiple shelving units and floor underneath and behind equipment. Instructed to remove all dead insects from facility. Instructed to clean and sanitize said cold holding unit, clean shelving units, clean interior of fryer cabinets, clean cooking equipment and clean floor underneath and behind equipment.

      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 next to fryers in front prep area. Instructed to install left splash guard on handwashing sink next to fryers in front prep area to prevent contamination of equipment or food on counter top.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed knives stored in between cold holding unit and prep table in between uses. Instructed to store knives properly(i.e. Knife rack) in between uses to prevent contamination. Observed spoon used for serving rice stored in container of water between uses. Instructed during pauses in food preparation or dispensing utensils shall be stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in use utensil and the food contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized throughout the day at least every four hours.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gasket on chest freezer with round corners. Instructed to replace damaged gasket on chest freezer with round corners and maintain.

      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: Observed containers stored on floor of walk in cooler and on milk crates near cookline. 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. Observed cardboard used as shelf liner throughout facility. Observed cardboard shelf liner in upright freezer and cold holding unit used to store soda. Instructed to remove all cardboard shelf liners throughout facility, instructed nonfood surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material. Observed rust on shelving units in walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust from shelving units in walk in cooler, instructed nonfood surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food on exterior of two door cold holding unit across from cookline. Instructed to clean exterior of small two door cold holding unit and maintain. Observed heavy grease buildup on exterior of cooking equipment and grease trap connected to cooking equipment. Instructed to clean exterior of cooking equipment and grease trap connected to cooking equipment and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed both faucets leaking at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair said faucets 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 grease buildup on floors, along bases of wall and in corners next to and underneath cookline. Instructed to clean floors, along bases of wall and in corners next to and underneath cookline and maintain. Observed buildup on floors, along bases of wall and in corners underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to clean floors, along bases of wall and in corners underneath three compartment sink and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles in facility and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dimly lit area near cookline, steamtable and small two door cold holding unit. Instructed to increase light intensity in said area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of variety of foods (chicken, beef, & shrimp). Temperatures ranging from 48f-51 degrees f located in cold hold unit. Instructed to discard and denature all said tcs foods and to maintain a cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. Priority violation.7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed prep cold holding reach in unit at 50.2 degrees f. Informed person in charge to repair or replace for proper cold holding of 41 degrees f or below. Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of grease and food debris inside fryer door. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed faucet knobs on 3-compartment sink loosened from fixture. Instructed to repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of grease and food debris under wok line. Instructed to increase cleaning frequecy to prevent pests and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed front handsink to be slow draining. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a black, slimy, mold-like substance on the interior of the ice machine dripping ice. (ice used for human consumtion, smoothies). Instructed the person in charge to discard ice and clean and sanitize the machine. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches on floors throughout the facility between equipment coolers. Instructed the person in charge to remove all dead insects and sanitize areas.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed front handsink to be slow draining. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2580746 not corrected; #49 observed grease and food residue on the bottom shelving of all cooking equipment and prep tables. Instructed to clean and maintain. #55-observed excessive grease build-up on the floor around the grease trap and along the wall bases behind cooking equipment and fryers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. #55-observed mops stored improperly in the restroom of the facility. Instructed to hang mops to allow to dry when not in use. #58-observed expired allergen training from a certified food protection manager. Instructed to update/complete allergen training and keep certificate on site. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical8 general1 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 site. Instructed to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy and maintain on site. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued, 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed flour and sugar containers in the front dr storage area not labeled. Instructed to label all food storage containers with the common name of food item.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the prep tables and hot holding units. Instructed to keep wiping cloths in proper sanitzing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility using cardboard as a liner on shelving near cook line. Instructed to remove cardboard and replace with a material that is smooth and easily cleanable.

      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: Observed torn gaskets on the reach-in prep cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food residue on the bottom shelving of all cooking equipment and prep tables.instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the right faucet at the three compartment sink. Instructed to repair 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 excessive grease build up on the floor around grease trap, and along the wall bases behind cooking equipment and fryers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mops stored improperly in the restroom of facility. Instructed to hang mops to allow to dry when not in use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired allergen training from certified food protection manager. Instructed to update/complete allergen training and keep certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing employee health policy . Instd to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing common name on dry storage containers. Instd to label with common name

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improproperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Knives improperly stored inbetween prep tables. Instd to store properly and maintain

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Entire wok line including around wells and drip trays, not clean, encrusted with grease and food debris. Instd to clean and maintain wok station

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room door, rear exit door, walls in toilet room, and lightswitch covers through out not clean, excessive black debris. Instd to clean all surfaces and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation system including filters not clean, grease accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Missing food handler training for food handlers. Instd to obtain training and maintain certification on site

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general 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 procedures and some necessary items needed, instructed to provide a disinfectant rated for norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the msg container lid broken, instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

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