Chinese #1 Kitchen

Chicago Health Dept

5833 S KEDZIE AVE · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Aug 2026).

2 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 26

2026

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VERIFIABLE FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (BEEF, RICE, GRAVY). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE VALID CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED TRAYS OF EGGROLLS UNCOVERED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD MUST HAVE COVER OF LID/PLASTIC TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS IN WASHROOM WITH PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2627066 DATED: 11/13/25 NOT CORRECTED; #49-OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #56-OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE OVERHEAD VENTILATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57-OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST. #58-OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION/CERTIFICATE AND POST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED PERSON TO BRING ALL VIOLATIONS INTO COMPLIANCE.

NOV 13

2025

PASS 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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 BETWEEN USAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR COMPARTMENTS FOR RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK NEAR THE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE OVERHEAD VENTILATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION/CERTIFICATE AND POST.

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