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NEW CHINA EXPRESS, INC

2101 E 71ST ST, Chicago, IL, 60649

Fail

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.