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CHINA CAFE

2300-2302 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, IL, 60616

Fail

Most recent inspection

Date
June 2, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Fail
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
6
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (6)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

    OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AREA ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT USED BY THE RESTAURANT. FOUND 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING: PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA (TOP AND BOTTOM), REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS IN KITCHEN, WOK STATION, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THE ROLLING CART. CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

    INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT, SPILLAGE, GREASE AND OTHER MATTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS IN KITCHEN, WALK-IN COOLERS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA, KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

    FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.