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New China Restaurant Inc.
2438 W Division St, Chicago 60622 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Jul 29, 2025
20
Inspections on record
8
Times passed
3
Times failed
Violations cited on Jul 29, 2025
- #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER WASHING LARGE FOOD STORAGE BINS WITH WATER AND A TOWEL AND THEN RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACING ON LOWER PREP TABLES AND UPPER SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK TO PEROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
- #21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. CRAB RANGOON-64.3F.5LBS. BREADED CHICKEN-70.4F.5LBS. EGG ROLLS-77.6F-117.6F IN PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNITS AND RACKS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 12LBS. $110.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
- #28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE INSECT ZAPPER FROM ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE.
- #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
- #40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WEARING SOILED APRONS MUST PROVIDE CLEAN ATTIRE.
- #41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL HAND SINKS, EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF WOK STATION & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Short Form Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 26, 2023 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 24, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 19, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 10, 2018 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 3, 2018 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 12, 2017 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 23, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 15, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 28, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 10, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 7, 2014 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 19, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 1, 2012 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 24, 2012 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 4, 2012 | License | 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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New China Restaurant Inc. — questions
- Did New China Restaurant Inc. pass its last health inspection?
- New China Restaurant Inc. at 2438 W Division St was inspected on Jul 29, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
- What violations were cited at New China Restaurant Inc.?
- The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER WASHING LARGE FOOD STORAGE BINS WITH WATER AND A TOWEL AND THEN RINSING
- 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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