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See Thru Chinese Kitchen

1610 W 59th St, Chicago, IL 60636

Restaurant ZIP 60636 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Sep 14, 2026

See Thru Chinese Kitchen was last inspected on September 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

September 14, 2026 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Obstructed hand wash sink, found a stack of bussing tubs placed In front of hand wash sink of main prep kitchen preventing staff from hands washing. instructed to keep hand wash sinks accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the door to the ice machine in poor repair; instructed to replace or repair ice machine door.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, bottom area of fryers to remove grease, interior of stove and exterior surfaces of fryers. Also clean can opener blade at prep table.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the exposed handsink in the rear of the prep area draining slowly; instructed to correct so that sink drains properly.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under cooking equipment and maintain. Also clean around and behind other kitchen equipment where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: No mop rack installed for storing wet mops and brooms when not in use; instructed to install a mop rack for storage of mops and brooms.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no food allergen training certificates for the city of chicago food service managers. Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food 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 7 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.