Chinese Kitchen

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 19, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical8 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Instructed to elevate all items off floor 6 inches.

     Official wording (code 15)

     Food separated and protected

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water throughout facility. Noted all sinks in facility maintaining improper maximum temperatures between 75.7f and 78.0f. Management states hot water heater broke last night. Instructed to correct and maintain sufficient hot water throughout facility at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk ingredient containers not labeled. Instructed to label all food containers with common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings in cabinet and on floor of employee toilet room. Instructed to remove droppings, receive additional pest control service, and maintain facility free of pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     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 grocery bags used to store food in walk-in freezer. Instructed to cease and use only food grade storage containers.

     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 prep table mounted can opener cracked and covered in rust and food debris. Instructed to replace and maintain in good condition.

     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 cardboard and egg crates used as shelf liners and storage containers. Instructed to remove all cardboard/egg crates and maintain only smooth, cleanable surfaces.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Plumbing under 2 compartment sink leaks. Must repair and maintain plumbing.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of grease, grime, and food debris underneath and behind cook line and heavy build up of dust and grime on wall near rear handwashing sink. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear corner near walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove and maintain only necessary items on site. Keep areas accessible for cleaning and pest monitoring.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. May 5, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Sep 5, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed pots of food being stored on floor underneath storage shelves in walk-in cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food items six inches from floor on raised shelving units and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wet wiping cloths on on multiple prep surface areas in rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food and maintain

     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 rusted storage racks in walk in cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain 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 cardboard being used as liner on multiple prep surfaces throughout the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove cardboard and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

     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 grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage areas. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Feb 16, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.11 observed frozen meats stored in plastic grocery bags in the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

     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 clean the interior of the 3 door prep cooler.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

5. Feb 6, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meats stored in plastic grocery bags in the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the 3 door prep cooler and stainless steel shelves above the 3 compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2561821 on 8/8/22 not corrected: 53 - observed no covered trash receptacle in the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide a covered trash receptacle and maintain. 57 - observed employees with no food handler certificates. Instructed to ensure that all employees have food handler certificates and maintain. 58 - observed no allergen awareness training certificate. Instructed to ensure that any individual that holds a city of chicago foodservice manager certificate has completed and received allergen awareness training and certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

6. Aug 8, 2022 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide a covered trash receptacle and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employees with no food handler certificates. Instructed to ensure that all employees have food handler certificates and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen awareness training certificate. Instructed to ensure that any individual that holds a city of chicago foodservice manager certificate has completed and received allergen awareness training and certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Aug 3, 2022 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations