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Chinese #1 Kitchen

November 13, 2025 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeLicense
failed findings11
critical findings0

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Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP TABLE COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLER IN FOOD CONTAINERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD-GRADED LIDS AND/OR COVERS. OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 40
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED IMPROPERLY INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN DIRECTLY ON THE ICE. OBSERVED SCOOPS/UTENSILS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLER(S) AND/OR FREEZER(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPER IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY. • OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR COMPARTMENTS FOR RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK NEAR THE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE OVERHEAD VENTILATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION/CERTIFICATE AND POST.
code 58

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.