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HZ SEETHRU CHINESE KITCHEN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HZ SEETHRU CHINESE KITCHEN (AKA: SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN) 1610 W 59TH ST, CHICAGO 60636 Restaurant
November 19, 2025 License License #3057057
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR ICE MACHINE DOOR.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR OF THE PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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