NEW CHINA 2, INC..

Chicago Health Dept

3533 N WESTERN AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).

11 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Nov 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 19

2025

PASS 13 violations

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

COOK NOTED WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIVES MUST NOT BE STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WASHABLE KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE ON A CLEAN PREP SURFACE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE WASHROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE USED FOOD TIN CANS AS A MEANS TO ELEVATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE AND PLUMBING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL.-----STOVE TOP AND SHELVING ABOVE THE GAS STOVE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKS FROM BOTH THE HOT AND COLD HANDLES ON THE FRONT PREP (WEST) HAND SINK AND LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A TIN CAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE REAR WALL AT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER THE COOKS LINE WOKS, FRYERS, GREASE TRAP. ALSO IN BOTH THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. UNDER ALL THE REAR METAL RACK SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE WASHROOM AND STUFFED WITH PLASTIC BAGS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER DRAIN COVER.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

NOV 18

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON EXTERIOR OF CAN OPENER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OCT 2

2023

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 25

2023

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, EGGROLLS, SOUP ETC)) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE LABEL ON READY TO EAT FOOD (EGGROLLS, COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN) STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND IN REACH-IN COOLER FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DATE LABEL ON ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IF STORED OVER 24 HOURS. MUST IDENTIFY FOOD PRODUCTS SHELF LIFE OR CONSUME BY DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 10LBS TOTAL VALUE $ 400.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, CORNSTARCH, SALT, SUGAR ETC)

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (BAMBOO SHOOTS, SAUCE) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (FOR CHLORINE OR QUATS) AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL STORAGE BINS, INTERIOR OF MOPSINK. EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER AND AROUND COOKIN EQYUPMENT, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2566825 ISSUED ON 11-09-2022 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #47 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AND ALUMINUM FOIL LINER AT SHELF ABOVE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. #47 - INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE PREP LINE COOLER AND WALK-IN-FREEZER.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. #49 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND SIDES OF COOKING WOK EQUIPMENTS. #53 - FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR OF RESTROOM OPENING INTO FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR AND MAINTAIN. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

NOV 9

2022

PASS 10 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE PREP LINE COOLER AND WALK-IN-FREEZER.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AND ALUMINUM FOIL LINER AT SHELF ABOVE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AND STORED ON RACK IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN (3) WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND SIDES OF COOKING WOK EQUIPMENTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR OF RESTROOM OPENING INTO FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

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SEP 22

2021

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CAN OPENER COVERED IN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTIION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 2 FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 19

2020

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK NEAREST TO CASH REGISTER IN FRONT. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND STORE ONTO PROPER SHELVING TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE MEATS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT IS DURABLE AND CAN BE EASILY CLEANED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES LOCATED AT MAIN COOK LINE IN REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE WITH DURABLE AND CLEAN SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO PREP COOLER NEAREST TO FRONT HAND SINK AND REGISTER. MUST REPAIR.

OCT 28

2019

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 18

2019

FAIL 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2232455 DATED ON 10/29/18 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED-#51 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE. SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

OCT 29

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

: 2-102.14(A) EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE. CORE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN CORE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED

SEP 24

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A) EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-202.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16 OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOP IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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