Lee Wing Wah

2147 S China Pl, Chicago, IL 60616
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

LEE WING WAH, located at 2147 S China Pl in Chicago, IL, had a moderate risk inspection on March 31, 2026, with a score of 67. This inspection identified 8 minor violations. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections over 27 scored events.

27
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Oct 10, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Oct 2, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
Feb 8, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 1, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
50
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 28, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 6, 2021
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
70
Mar 30, 2021
Routine
9 major violations. 9 minor violations.
26
Apr 19, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
50
Jan 29, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 22, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Oct 4, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 13, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 9, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 29, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
May 4, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 27, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 1, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 12, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 5, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 22, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 15, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
61
Jan 23, 2013
License
7 minor violations.
70
Violations — Mar 31, 2026 Inspection
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR COMPLETELY AND MAINTAIN.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE KITCHEN WALLS, CEILINGS AND CEILING VENTS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. ONE CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)