⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

NEW GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN

5401 S WENTWORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Grand Boulevard

License #: 2803058

16
Total Inspections
8
Passed
8
Failed
0
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 2, 2025 Inspection

April 2, 2025• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 28, 2025 Inspection

February 28, 2025• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 11 OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND RESTROOM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITHIN THE ALLOTTED TI...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 26, 2025 Inspection

February 26, 2025• Complaint Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 18, 2025 Inspection

February 18, 2025• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 7, 2024 Inspection

August 7, 2024• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASI...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 13, 2024 Inspection

June 13, 2024• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASI...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 6, 2024 Inspection

June 6, 2024• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: EMPLOYEE OBSERVED EATING IN NON DESIGNATED AREA NEXT TO THE FOOD HOT HOLD DISPLAY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED EATING AR...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 3, 2023 Inspection

October 3, 2023• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPS OF HOT AND COLD FOODS ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 26, 2023 Inspection

September 26, 2023• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPS OF HOT AND COLD FOODS ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 30, 2023 Inspection

March 30, 2023• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, FOOD RESIDUE: ENTIRE WOK STATION, ALL DRIP TRAYS OF WOK STATION, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 23, 2023 Inspection

March 23, 2023• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING POT IN BASIN OF HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE ...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 19, 2022 Inspection

May 19, 2022• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREAS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 12, 2022 Inspection

May 12, 2022• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND SIXTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND AND UNDER STORAGE SHE...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 18, 2021 Inspection

August 18, 2021• License Re-Inspection• 13 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(+12 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 4, 2021 Inspection

August 4, 2021• License• 16 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION...(+15 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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