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China Lamp Restaurant

4603 S Ashland Ave, Chicago 60609 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Sep 22, 2025

22

Inspections on record

16

Times passed

2

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 22, 2025

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 DEAD SMALL AND LARGE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ALONGSIDE WALK IN COOLER, IN UNUSED DINING AREA UNDERNEATH BOOTHS, AND REAR STORAGE RAMP LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE , CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS.
  2. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS AND INSIDE COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON TOP OF DINING ROOM TABLES AND BOOTH SEATS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE DINING ROOM AND REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Sep 22, 2025ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 5, 2024CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 7, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 1, 2022ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 18, 2022Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Feb 17, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 8, 2021Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 31, 2021CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 15, 2017ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 22, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 5, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 23, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 6, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 25, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 30, 2013Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 20, 2013CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 6, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 25, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 17, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 10, 2010Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 19, 2010CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

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 Lamp Restaurant — questions

Did China Lamp Restaurant pass its last health inspection?
China Lamp Restaurant at 4603 S Ashland Ave was inspected on Sep 22, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at China Lamp Restaurant?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 DEAD SMALL AND LARGE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ALONGSIDE WALK IN COOLER, IN UNUSED DINING AREA UNDERNEATH BOOTHS, AND REAR STORAGE RAMP LEADING
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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