See Thru Chinese Kitchen

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 1, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   7 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Improper thawing, observed thawing frozen shrimp in 3-comp sink in standing water, instructed to thaw according to health code, ie.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No food temperature measuring devices, no probe thermometer on site, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Inadequate insects control. found about 15 live cockroaches behind 3-comp sink, Instructed manager to eliminate insects in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: No Sanitizer test strips available on site, Instructed manager to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: No 3-comp sink stoppers, instructed to obtain for proper washing and sanitizing.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Shelves and counter tops through out kitchen is not clean, food debris and grease noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. May 7, 2025 Conditional

   Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the front handsink. Instructed the person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing signs at all times.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard and foil on shelving and tabletops. Instructed the person in charge to remove cardboard and foil and maintain areas smooth and easily cleanable.

     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 build-up of debris on shelving in walk-in cooler. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain all shelving

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter on the floor in the rear area near the exterior door. Instructed the person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from the floor and remove unused items.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water-damaged ceiling tile in restroom ceiling. Instructed person in charge to replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vent in washroom with heavy build-up of dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Mar 18, 2025 Conditional

   Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.11 observed front prep and rear prep area handwashing sinks obstructed by equipment in utensils in the basins, inaccessible for use in handwashing at the time of complaint inspection. Instructed to remove all obstructions from handwashing sinks and maintain all handwashing sinks accessible for handwashing at all times. The person in charge removed all obstructions from handwashing sinks at the inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing signage at the front handsink. Instructed the person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing signs at all times.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • 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 cardboard and foil on shelving and tabletops. Instructed the person in charge to remove cardboard and foil and maintain areas smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed build-up of debris on shelving in walk-in cooler. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain all shelving

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed build up of debris on floor throughout facility including restroom, under shelving, in corners, behind containers. Instructed person in charge 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: 6-501.114 observed excessive clutter on the floor in the rear area near the exterior door. Instructed the person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from the floor and remove unused items.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed water-damaged ceiling tile in restroom ceiling. Instructed person in charge to replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed ceiling vent in washroom with heavy build-up of dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Mar 10, 2025 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at front handsink. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing sign at all times.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard and foil on shelving and tabletops. Instructed person in charge to remove cardboard and foil and maintain areas smooth and easily cleanable.

     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 build up of debris on shelving in walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain all shelving.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris on floor throughout facility including restroom, under shelving, in corners, behind containers. Instructed person in charge 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 excessive clutter on floor in rear area near exterior door. Instructed person in charge to organized and maintain all items at least six inches from floor and remove unused items.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tile in restroom ceiling. Instructed person in charge to replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vent in washroom with heavy build up of dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     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 city of chicago sanitation certificate on site while tcs foods (rice, chicken, pork) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge to obtain city of chicago sanitation certificate and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Mar 4, 2025 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

6. Mar 12, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11:observed water-stained ceiling tiles in the toilet room. Instructed replace the stained ceiling tiles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Mar 5, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 30 mouse droppings on the floor in the employee toiet room located in the rear of the kitchen near the rear exit door. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     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: Observed cardboard used as liner on food prep equipment, containers and tables. Instructed to remove.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep coolers, and deep fryers to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and - or grease. Must maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water-stained ceiling tiles in the toilet room. Instructed replace the stained ceiling tiles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. May 5, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing beard restraints. Instructed to wear at all times when preparing food.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dark staining on restroom door and lightswitch cover inside restroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

9. Mar 2, 2023 Pass

   Recent Inspection · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers in front prep area and rear dry storage area without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     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 meat boxes on the floor in the walk in freezer and rice bags stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items 6" from the floor to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at faucet above wok cooking station. Instructed manager to repair leak.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris buildup in corners and on the floor throught kitchen and dry storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build up at wok station ventilation hood and framework. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. Feb 27, 2023 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and/or diarrheal events. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety foods approximatlely 3lbs shrimp 48.5f at improper cold holding temperatures located in front prep cooler worth $20.00. Instructed to discard all said tcs food 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

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers in front prep area and rear dry storage area without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      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 meat boxes on the floor in the walk in freezer and rice bags stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items 6" from the floor to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at faucet above wok cooking station. Instructed manager to repair leak.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris buildup in corners and on the floor throught kitchen and dry storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build up at wok station ventilation hood and framework. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2552554 on 3/4/22 was not corrected: #58 - observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

11. Mar 4, 2022 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up on wok station and fryer cabinet. Observed build up on bottom of prep tables. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris in corners and on floor of facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen certificate for food manager on duty on site. Instructed person in charge to obtain and retain on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Oct 4, 2021 Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from fryer cabinet and 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: Must clean debris build up in floor drains under wok station and 3- compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must grout floor under and around 3- compartment sink and wok station and where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide food allergen training for food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Jul 28, 2021 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

14. Jul 8, 2021 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations