China Town Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
64
Score
CHINA TOWN RESTAURANT, located at 207 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 24, 2026, with a score of 64. This inspection identified nine minor violations. Historically, the facility has maintained mostly medium-risk scores across 21 inspections.
21
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
May 20, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
May 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Mar 25, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 18, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
50
May 16, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 2, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 23, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
52
Nov 15, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Nov 2, 2021
Routine
6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
37
Feb 6, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Jan 24, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
45
Jun 26, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 8, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 1, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 25, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 5, 2016
Routine
11 minor violations.
58
Jun 8, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Sep 29, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Sep 23, 2014
License
7 minor violations.
70
Violations — Mar 24, 2026 Inspection
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HALF INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR SWEEP TO COMPLETLY RODENT PROOF DOOR.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH ON THE COUNTER AND NOT INSIDE OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION; INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN CLOTH IS NOT IN USE TO STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER BEING USED TO STORE FOODS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE ONLY.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, WOK STATION, UNDER GRILL, PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT NEAR THE ICE MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE. OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN THE FLOOR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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