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China Cafe

Restaurant

2300-2302 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown

Jun 9, 2026 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

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

Food handlers have expired training certificates and must obtain valid ones immediately.

Key Findings

  • Food handler training certificates are expired; all employees must obtain valid certificates.
  • Prep tables, refrigeration units, cooking equipment exteriors, and fryer bottoms require cleaning and regular maintenance.
  • Employee washroom toilet and sink need cleaning and ongoing maintenance.
  • Kitchen walls and floors have dirt, spillage, and grease buildup; walk-in coolers and basement storage also need 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 #57 — ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector's Notes:

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Violation code #49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING: PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA (TOP AND BOTTOM), REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS IN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN ALL 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, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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