Did China Town Restaurant pass its last health inspection?

China Town Restaurant at 207 W Cermak Rd was inspected on Mar 24, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.

What violations were cited at China Town Restaurant?

The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A HALF INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR SWEEP TO COMPLETLY RODENT PROOF DOOR.

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 Town Restaurant

207 W Cermak Rd, Chicago 60616 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Mar 24, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 24, 2026

#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A HALF INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR SWEEP TO COMPLETLY RODENT PROOF DOOR.
#41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH ON THE COUNTER AND NOT INSIDE OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION; INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN CLOTH IS NOT IN USE TO STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
#45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER BEING USED TO STORE FOODS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE ONLY.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, WOK STATION, UNDER GRILL, PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT NEAR THE ICE MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE. OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN THE FLOOR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Mar 24, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 20, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 19, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 25, 2024	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2024	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 16, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 2, 2022	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 23, 2022	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 15, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 2, 2021	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 24, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 26, 2017	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 8, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 1, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 25, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 23, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 5, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 8, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 29, 2014	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 23, 2014	License	Fail	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 Town Restaurant — questions

Did China Town Restaurant pass its last health inspection?: China Town Restaurant at 207 W Cermak Rd was inspected on Mar 24, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.
What violations were cited at China Town Restaurant?: The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A HALF INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR SWEEP TO COMPLETLY RODENT PROOF DOOR.
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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