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As of 2025-11-13, Chinese #1 Kitchen passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Chinese #1 Kitchen

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5833 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
Gage Park · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2025-11-13
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Violations at most recent inspection

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
core violation
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP TABLE COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLER IN FOOD CONTAINERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD-GRADED LIDS AND/OR COVERS. OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. I
core violation
OBSERVE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
core violation
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED IMPROPERLY INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN DIRECTLY ON THE ICE. OBSERVED SCOOPS/UTENSILS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY
core violation
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLER(S) AND/OR FREEZER(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPER IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
core violation
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR COMPARTMENTS FOR RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
core violation
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
core violation
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
core violation
OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK NEAR THE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
core violation
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE OVERHEAD VENTILATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
core violation
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST.
core violation
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION/CERTIFICATE AND POST.
core violation
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Chinese #1 Kitchen health inspection FAQ

Has Chinese #1 Kitchen passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Chinese #1 Kitchen passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2025-11-13. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GutCheck rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Chinese #1 Kitchen have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 12 violations at Chinese #1 Kitchen's most recent inspection on 2025-11-13. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Chinese #1 Kitchen last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Chinese #1 Kitchen was last inspected on 2025-11-13. GutCheck's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

Independent service — not affiliated with the City of Chicago, Cook County, or any restaurant. Health inspection data sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections open-data feed (data.cityofchicago.org, dataset 4ijn-s7e5), rebuilt from the live feed on every deploy. Neighborhood is derived from ZIP code and is approximate.

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