Did China City pass its last health inspection?

China City at 6940 S Ashland Ave was inspected on Dec 16, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 29 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at China City?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS ON THE OUTSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT ON THE CONTAINER.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

China City

6940 S Ashland Ave, Chicago 60636 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Dec 16, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Dec 16, 2025

#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS ON THE OUTSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT ON THE CONTAINER.
#41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AND NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AS REQUIRED; MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AREA AROUND WOKS AT WOK STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEAN PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE REAR STORAGE SHELF AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND OTHER MATTER: WOK STATION, UNDER PREP COOLERS, UNDER SHELVES AND SINKS.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Dec 16, 2025	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 31, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 3, 2024	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 27, 2024	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 19, 2023	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 4, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 6, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 26, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 19, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 16, 2018	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 15, 2018	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 1, 2018	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 7, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 5, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 7, 2015	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 30, 2015	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 27, 2014	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 14, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2013	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2012	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 6, 2012	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 22, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 6, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 23, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 19, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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China City — questions

Did China City pass its last health inspection?: China City at 6940 S Ashland Ave was inspected on Dec 16, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 29 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at China City?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS ON THE OUTSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT ON THE CONTAINER.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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