China Kitchen
5332 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
Restaurant ZIP 60656 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 14, 2026
China Kitchen was last inspected on August 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
August 14, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed more than 15 crawling insects in kitchen. Instructed manager to ensure facility is kept free from crawling insects. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of at least 2 pest control services within the past year. Most recent pest control report shown was dated for 2024. Instructed manager to ensure proof of at least 2 pest control services in 1 year is provided on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Noted temperature controlled for safety food items inside walk in cooler and refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all ready to eat food items with product name and used by date. Priority foundation #7-38-005(a). Citation issued today.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units and walk in cooler not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food containers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units stored inside grocery bags and tin cans. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the walk in cooler on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.
Inspector’s note: Noted employees drinking and preparing food at the kitchen prep area. Instructed management to provide a designated area for employees to drink and eat and not at the prep areas.
Official wording (code 6)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Noted small serving soup spoon meant for soups inside a container of cheese for consumption at the service prep counter. Instructed to provide proper tongs, serving spoons, or ladle for scooping food.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and walk in cooler stored inside tin cans. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain all floor drain with dirt and food particles.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a gap opening at bottom of front door near the kitchen prep area.instructed to make door tight fittig all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed shared garbage area unclean. Must maintain shared garbage area.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors unclean in boiler closet. Clean and maintain floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager needs allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.