NEW CHINA EXPRESS, INC
2101 E 71ST ST, Chicago, IL, 60649
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 27, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (6)
- 16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON COOLER SHELVES AND COMPRESSOR IN WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING UNITS AND SURFACES.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED SLOW DRAIN FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.