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CHINESE KITCHEN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CHINESE KITCHEN 5316 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO 60630 Restaurant
October 14, 2026 Complaint License #1740632
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Corrected On Site

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on October 14, 2026. The inspection type was "Complaint" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DOOR LEADING OUTSIDE WITH 1/2 INCH GAP IN BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL DOOR.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #48
CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REACH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 105 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110 F AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER TURNED UP WATER HEATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
Violation #48
CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REACH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 105 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110 F AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER TURNED UP WATER HEATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections