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CHINESE #1 KITCHEN

5833 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL, 60629

Fail

Most recent inspection

Date
August 26, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Fail
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
7
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (7)

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

    OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VERIFIABLE FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

  • 2

    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.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

  • 39

    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.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

  • 55

    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.

  • 60

    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.

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.