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China Cafe

Restaurant

2300-2302 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown

Jun 18, 2024 — Canvass re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Extensive deep cleaning needed throughout facility; unlabeled food storage and missing handwashing signage pose food safety risks.

Key Findings

  • No handwashing signage at sink in dim sum prep area.
  • Food storage bins throughout facility are unlabeled.
  • Discolored cutting boards in rear prep area need resurfacing or replacement.
  • Widespread buildup of grease and grime on cold holding units, freezers, deep fryers, microwaves, and prep surfaces requires deep cleaning.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DIM SUM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #37 — FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

3-302.12: OBSERVED THE FOOD STORAGE BINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE BINS AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

China Cafe has had 12 inspections in the last 5 years with a 58% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 27, 2026.

Jul 27, 2026Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

3 violations
Jun 9, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

4 violations
Standout inspection
Jun 2, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations
Jul 8, 2025Pass

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

1 violation
Jun 10, 2025Pass

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Mar 27, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations
Mar 18, 2025Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Jun 20, 2024Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

8 violations
Jun 18, 2024FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

9 violations
Standout inspection
Jun 11, 2024Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

11 violations
Feb 2, 2023Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

3 violations
Standout inspection
Jan 26, 2023Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

13 violations