Chicago · Official inspection records

SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT

800 N KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60651

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT on .

Checked · Source updated

Most recent visit in the dataset

Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639252

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 800 N KEDZIE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638792

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 800 N KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS), ROLLING UTILITY CARTS, BOTTOM INTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER GRILLS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11---OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,COOKING WOK STATION,UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE WASHROOM AND REAR HALLWAY AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS, BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2638276 DATED:06/10/2026 #38--CONTINUED TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE THE OVEN AND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING WOK EQUIPMENTS,5 LIVE COCKROACHES ON WOODEN STORAGE RACK STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,10 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON WALL ADJACENT TO THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND 3 LIVE COCKROCHES INSIDE THE BOTTOM MOTOR COMPARMENT OF THE RC PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE COOKING STOVE.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638276

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 800 N KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (COOKED CHICKEN AND EGG ROLLS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 0BSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX 1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR HALLWAY THAT LEADS TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON WALL NEXT TO THE HOT WATER HEATER LOCATED INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS), ROLLLING UTILITY CARTS,BOTTOM INTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER GRILLS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,COOKING WOK STATION,UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE WASHROOM AND REAR HALLWAY AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS, BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611048

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 800 N KEDZIE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, CFM, ON SITE AT THE START TIME OF INSPECTION, AT 12:35PM, WHEN TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL, TCS, FOODS ARE BEING STORED/PREPARED/SERVED. CFM ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 1:05PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND SURROUNDING SURFACE DIRTY WITH BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON CONTAINERS WITH SALT, FLOUR, SUGAR AND MSG IN THE DRY STORAGE AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PROPERLY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS, STEAK, BEAN SPROUTS AND FROZEN CHICKEN, STORED IN BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER ALONG WITH SODA POPS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY AT THE FRONT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS PROPERLY ON SHELVING AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR NET/RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND DUST ON SHELVING UNIT ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AT THE FRONT LINE, FOOD PREPARATION AREAS ALONG WITH FOOD SPLATTERS/DEBRIS ON THE WALL AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP BEING STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY IN THE BACK AREA BY THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY PROPERLY.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY OVERHEAD VENTS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590627

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 800 N KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF RICE NOT IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD IN CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR AND ELEVATE AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CONTAMINATION.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING TOWELS ON THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKING LINE, REAR STORAGE AREA AND NON COOKING LINE WHERE SMOOTIES ARE MADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION ONE THEY HAD ON SITE HAD EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590245

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 800 N KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS 4 DOZEN OF EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 61.1F-67.1F SITTING OUTSIDE IN PREP AREA. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20 POUNDS AT A COST OF $100. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF RICE NOT IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-30 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE STOVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD IN CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR AND ELEVATE AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CONTAMINATION.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING TOWELS ON THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, DRY STORAGE SHELVING, EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASHING SINK BY THE COOKING/PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 75.4F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 77.3F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN BATHROOM FOUND AT 75.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. MANAGER REPLACED THE PILOT AND HOT WATER WAS RESTORED. FOUND PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASHING SINK BY THE COOKING/PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 105.4F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 117.3F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN BATHROOM FOUND AT 102.3F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKING LINE, REAR STORAGE AREA AND NON COOKING LINE WHERE SMOOTIES ARE MADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION ONE THEY HAD ON SITE HAD EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576940

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 800 N KEDZIE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576569

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 800 N KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE STOVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575068

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 800 N KEDZIE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED AND VERIFIABLE COPIES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BEEF AND CHICKEN SITTING ON COUNTER IN REAR PREP AREA TO THAW AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD IN COOLER OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF RICE NOT IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD IN CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR AND ELEVATE AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CONTAMINATION.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING TOWELS ON THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, DRY STORAGE SHELVING, EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE FLOORS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER AND THE BOTTOMS OF THE COLD HOLD UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKING LINE, REAR STORAGE AREA AND NON COOKING LINE WHERE SMOOTIES ARE MADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN FRONT STORAGE AREA AND WASHRROM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560442

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 800 N KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLERS ON THE HOT LINE COOKING SIDE WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM DRAIN PIPE OF THE MIDDLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKING LINE, REAR STORAGE AREA AND NON COOKING LINE WHERE SMOOTIES ARE MADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546445

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 800 N KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF RICE NOT IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD IN CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR AND ELEVATE AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING THE SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AS A MEANS ON PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE FLOORS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER AND THE BOTTOMS OF THE COLD HOLD UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE BY CORRECT BY DATE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537443

Location recorded for this inspection · SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT · 800 N KEDZIE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED AND VERIFIABLE COPIES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPELTE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60651

157 of 228 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.

Checked · Source updated See the ZIP directory →

Same inspection jurisdiction

Nearby establishments

Select up to three other establishments to compare with this record.
  • J & J FISH800 N KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60651Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • ALDI FOODS -STORE #04800 N KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60651Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • DUNKIN DONUTS/BASKIN ROBBINS800 N KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60651Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA800 N KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60651Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • SUBWAY800 N KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60651Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • DUNKIN DONUTS800 N KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60651Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Pass with ConditionsInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1227055.

Food Inspections

Checked · Source updated

The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.

Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.

Report a record discrepancy →