Chicago
65
YOUR CALL

China Ho Restaurant

5151 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
65/100

Clean record — passed all 7 inspections

Inspections
7
3 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-18
Pass Rate
43%
0 failures
Score
65/100
YOUR CALL
7 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-07-18
No failures across all 7 inspections on record
Sanitation issues found across 21 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 6 inspections
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Sanitation critical 21×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Other minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2025-07-18 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (IE KNIFE RACK)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL STORAGE SHELVES, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ENTIRE WOK LINE AND FRYERS NOT CLEAN, ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GRIME. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

2024-08-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE OF FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE OF FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERV...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE REPAIR OR REPLAC AND MAINTAIN.

2023-06-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D): MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (TRAYS) IMPROPER STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, DUST. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND WOK LINE AND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

2023-06-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51.9F-58.0F IN PREP COOLER: COOKED SHRIMP, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, COOKED PASTA AND EGGS. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 2OLBS $200 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.0F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (TRAYS) IMPROPER STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, DUST. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND WOK LINE AND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

2022-11-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 18
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE, MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,SHRIMP,CHICKEN,BEAN SPROUTS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 8LBS. COOKED DICED CHICKEN 45.3F.3LBS. RAW CHICKEN WINGS 45.5F.3LBS. COOKED SHRIMP 45.1F.35LBS. COOKED RICE 54.5F INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.M...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE OF HOT WATER TANK/ELECTRICAL ROOM.MUST STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION .

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED GARBAGE BAG STORED ON TOP OF FOODS STORED ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER MUST USE PLASTIC OR FOIL TO COVER FOOD PROPERLY.MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDES OF PREP COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, STEAM TABLES,PREP TABLES, WOK STATION,GARBAGE CANS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL NEXT TO MOP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOMS AND IN REAR PREP AREA.

2021-01-28 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MISSING LABELS ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WITH COMMOM NAME.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY WHEN NOT IN USE

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIR SIDES OF FRYERS, SIDES OF WOK STATION, AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN

2020-01-07 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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