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NEW CHINA EXPRESS

720 E 87TH ST, Chicago, IL, 60619

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent inspection

Date
June 25, 2026
Type
Complaint
Result
Pass w/ Conditions
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
6
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (6)

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

    NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN ADN SANITIZE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

    NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER: 2 LARGE BINS OF NOODLES47.3 F AND 50.5 F, CHICKEN 55.9 F, MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 50 LBS VALUED AT $60. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

    OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (RICE, FRIED CRAB RANGOON & EGG ROLLS, CHICKEN & NOODLES) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 15 LBS VALUED AT $40 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

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

    OBSERVED SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. NOTED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, BLACK AND WHITE SUBSTANCE AND SHELVES WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY PAINT AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT KITCHENS SOUTH HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    NOTED FLOORS UNDERNEATH PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKSLINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

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.