⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

CHINA TOWN RESTAURANT

(Also Known As: NEW CHINA TOWN RESTAURANT)

207 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60616

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Chinese

📍 Neighborhood: Near South Side

License #: 2355372

19
Total Inspections
8
Passed
8
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 20, 2025 Inspection

May 20, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 25, 2024 Inspection

March 25, 2024• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PR...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 18, 2024 Inspection

March 18, 2024• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE. OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER RINSE HANDS IN THE WATER INSIDE THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 16, 2023 Inspection

May 16, 2023• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER UNIT.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 2, 2022 Inspection

March 2, 2022• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SPONGES IN PREP AREA THAT ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING VERY OFTEN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 23, 2022 Inspection

February 23, 2022• Complaint• 11 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES NOR WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-...(+10 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 15, 2021 Inspection

November 15, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 9 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOU...(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 2, 2021 Inspection

November 2, 2021• Canvass• 14 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOU...(+13 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 6, 2019 Inspection

February 6, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 24, 2019 Inspection

January 24, 2019• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PRO...(+11 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 26, 2017 Inspection

June 26, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 8, 2016 Inspection

November 8, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, WOKS). CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 1, 2016 Inspection

November 1, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT NOT DRAINING PRO...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 23, 2016 Inspection

February 23, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: STILL FINDING MOUSE ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT AND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL VISIBLE DROPPINGS AND HAV...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 5, 2016 Inspection

February 5, 2016• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND NO SHELLFISH TAG FOR THE CLAMS ON PREMISES IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT; INSTRUCTED THAT THE SHEL...(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 8, 2015 Inspection

June 8, 2015• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CELAN, MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, FOOD SHELVE...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 29, 2014 Inspection

September 29, 2014• License Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AND PROVIDE A COVER...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 23, 2014 Inspection

September 23, 2014• License• 7 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: A LARGE OPENING ABOVE THE REAR DOOR INSIDE OF THE...(+6 more)

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