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Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

China Ling

7075 N Western Ave, Chicago 60645 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Mar 4, 2026

14

Inspections on record

8

Times passed

3

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 4, 2026

  1. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
  3. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
  4. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
  5. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
  6. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
  7. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Mar 4, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 1, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 21, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 19, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 30, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2020Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 3, 2020CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 13, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 9, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 29, 2018CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 5, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 27, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 20, 2016CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 21, 2015LicensePassRisk 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 Ling — questions

Did China Ling pass its last health inspection?
China Ling at 7075 N Western Ave was inspected on Mar 4, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 14 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at China Ling?
The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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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