TASTE OF CHINA
2511 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL, 60614
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 24, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (5)
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED OPEN CONTAINERS OF BULK RICE, OIL AND FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PUBLIC ACCESS OR PROVIDE SECURED/LOCKED/SEALED CONTAINERS. ALSO MUST USE THE ATTACHED LOCKS ON THE DINING ROOM COOLER CONTAINING PREPARED FOODS. ALL FOODS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED A RAW WOODEN BRACKET BEING USED TO SECURE A STONE KNIFE SHARPENER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LNER FOR WALL SHELVING AT THE FRONT PREP. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED THE OPEN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SEALED WITH PLASTIC TAPE. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC TAPE FROM THE OPEN FLOOR DRAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE TWO BASEMENT FREEZERS.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed October 1, 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.