Did Ghin Khao Eat Rice pass its last health inspection?

Ghin Khao Eat Rice at 2128 W Cermak Rd was inspected on Jul 10, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 12 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Ghin Khao Eat Rice?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: THE REAR DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR MAKING DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO MAKE DOORS RODENT/INSECT PROOFED.

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

Ghin Khao Eat Rice

2128 W Cermak Rd, Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jul 10, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 10, 2025

#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: THE REAR DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR MAKING DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO MAKE DOORS RODENT/INSECT PROOFED.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE IT FROM THE INGREDIENT PREP TABLE TO PREVENT SPLASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITIONER OR RELOCATE THE PREP TABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: LOWER OVEN SURFACE WITH CHARRED MATERIAL ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OVEN.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT HAS NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SINK.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AND TOILET ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE REAR DINING AREA AND AREA BY THE REAR DOOR MAKING THE AREAS CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jul 10, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 12, 2025	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 10, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 3, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 23, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 27, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 21, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2022	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 30, 2020	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 12, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 31, 2018	License	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 17, 2018	License	Not Ready	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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Ghin Khao Eat Rice — questions

Did Ghin Khao Eat Rice pass its last health inspection?: Ghin Khao Eat Rice at 2128 W Cermak Rd was inspected on Jul 10, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 12 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Ghin Khao Eat Rice?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: THE REAR DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR MAKING DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO MAKE DOORS RODENT/INSECT PROOFED.
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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