RestaurantLicence 2708913

Seven Star Chinese Cuisine INC.

3209 W 47th Pl, Chicago 60632

Latest verdictPassSep 30, 2026 · 14 days ago

Inspections8since Jan 7, 2020

Fail rate25.0%2 of 8 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass25%
Conditional50%
Fail25%

8 inspections from 2020 to 2026 · hover a mark

2020202120222023202420252026

PassSep 30, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-202.15: observed opening at base of outer front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-101.19: observed containers stored on milk crates near cookline. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-501.11: observed damaged gasket on chest freezer with round corners. Instructed to replace damaged gasket on chest freezer with round corners and maintain.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(c): observed heavy grease buildup on exterior of cooking equipment and grease trap connected to cooking equipment. Instructed to clean exterior of cooking equipment and grease trap connected to cooking equipment and maintain.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  5-205.15: observed both faucets leaking at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair said faucets and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.12: observed grease buildup on floors, along bases of wall and in corners next to and underneath cookline. Instructed to clean floors, along bases of wall and in corners next to and underneath cookline and maintain. Observed buildup on floors, along bases of wall and in corners underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to clean floors, along bases of wall and in corners underneath three compartment sink and maintain.
7. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-303.11: observed dimly lit area near cookline, steamtable and small two door cold holding unit. Instructed to increase light intensity in said area and maintain.
FailSep 10, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed cold tcs food(chicken), held at improper temperature of 52.2f. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $120 weighing 7lbs priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
2. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed one door cold holding unit across from cookline at improper ambient temperature of 63.5f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tag placed on one door cold holding unit across from cookline. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed opening at base of outer front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed pest activity in facility. Observed approximately 20 live roaches in facility, observed roaches in gaskets and corners of small two door cold holding unit, crawling on floor, crawling inside box, crawling underneath steamtable, crawling on pipes and inside cooking equipment. Observed one large fly in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to eliminate roach and fly activity in facility, recommended pest control service facility on or after 9/10/2026 to eliminate roach and fly activity. Instructed to clean and sanitize said affected equipment and clean affected areas. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued
5. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed dead insects in facility. Observed dead roaches in areas such as on pipes of cooking equipment,interior of fryer cabinets, interior of upright freezer, multiple shelving units and floor underneath and behind equipment. Instructed to remove all dead insects from facility. Instructed to clean and sanitize said cold holding unit, clean shelving units, clean interior of fryer cabinets, clean cooking equipment and clean floor underneath and behind equipment.
6. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed no left splash guard on handwashing sink next to fryers in front prep area. Instructed to install left splash guard on handwashing sink next to fryers in front prep area to prevent contamination of equipment or food on counter top.
7. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Observed knives stored in between cold holding unit and prep table in between uses. Instructed to store knives properly(i.e. Knife rack) in between uses to prevent contamination. Observed spoon used for serving rice stored in container of water between uses. Instructed during pauses in food preparation or dispensing utensils shall be stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in use utensil and the food contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized throughout the day at least every four hours.
8. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed containers stored on floor of walk in cooler and on milk crates near cookline. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability. Observed cardboard used as shelf liner throughout facility. Observed cardboard shelf liner in upright freezer and cold holding unit used to store soda. Instructed to remove all cardboard shelf liners throughout facility, instructed nonfood surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material. Observed rust on shelving units in walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust from shelving units in walk in cooler, instructed nonfood surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.
9. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed damaged gasket on chest freezer with round corners. Instructed to replace damaged gasket on chest freezer with round corners and maintain.
10. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food on exterior of two door cold holding unit across from cookline. Instructed to clean exterior of small two door cold holding unit and maintain. Observed heavy grease buildup on exterior of cooking equipment and grease trap connected to cooking equipment. Instructed to clean exterior of cooking equipment and grease trap connected to cooking equipment and maintain.
11. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed both faucets leaking at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair said faucets and maintain.
12. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed stained ceiling tiles in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles in facility and maintain.
13. +2 more
ConditionalNov 24, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed improper temperature of variety of foods (chicken, beef, & shrimp). Temperatures ranging from 48f-51 degrees f located in cold hold unit. Instructed to discard and denature all said tcs foods and to maintain a cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. Priority violation.7-38-005. Citation issued.
2. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed prep cold holding reach in unit at 50.2 degrees f. Informed person in charge to repair or replace for proper cold holding of 41 degrees f or below. Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed cutting boards in the prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed accumulation of grease and food debris inside fryer door. Instructed to clean and maintain.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed faucet knobs on 3-compartment sink loosened from fixture. Instructed to repair or replace.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed accumulation of grease and food debris under wok line. Instructed to increase cleaning frequecy to prevent pests and maintain.
PassOct 10, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  5-205.15 observed front handsink to be slow draining. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
FailOct 2, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed a black, slimy, mold-like substance on the interior of the ice machine dripping ice. (ice used for human consumtion, smoothies). Instructed the person in charge to discard ice and clean and sanitize the machine. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed dead roaches on floors throughout the facility between equipment coolers. Instructed the person in charge to remove all dead insects and sanitize areas.
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed front handsink to be slow draining. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
4. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Observed previous core violations from report #2580746 not corrected; #49 observed grease and food residue on the bottom shelving of all cooking equipment and prep tables. Instructed to clean and maintain. #55-observed excessive grease build-up on the floor around the grease trap and along the wall bases behind cooking equipment and fryers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. #55-observed mops stored improperly in the restroom of the facility. Instructed to hang mops to allow to dry when not in use. #58-observed expired allergen training from a certified food protection manager. Instructed to update/complete allergen training and keep certificate on site. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.
ConditionalAug 25, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy and maintain on site. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued, 7-38-010.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed flour and sugar containers in the front dr storage area not labeled. Instructed to label all food storage containers with the common name of food item.
3. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the prep tables and hot holding units. Instructed to keep wiping cloths in proper sanitzing solution when not in use.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed facility using cardboard as a liner on shelving near cook line. Instructed to remove cardboard and replace with a material that is smooth and easily cleanable.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed torn gaskets on the reach-in prep cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed grease and food residue on the bottom shelving of all cooking equipment and prep tables.instructed to clean and maintain.
7. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed a leak at the right faucet at the three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excessive grease build up on the floor around grease trap, and along the wall bases behind cooking equipment and fryers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed mops stored improperly in the restroom of facility. Instructed to hang mops to allow to dry when not in use.
10. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed expired allergen training from certified food protection manager. Instructed to update/complete allergen training and keep certificate on site.
ConditionalSep 29, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Missing employee health policy . Instd to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Missing common name on dry storage containers. Instd to label with common name
3. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Wiping cloths improproperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use
4. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Knives improperly stored inbetween prep tables. Instd to store properly and maintain
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Entire wok line including around wells and drip trays, not clean, encrusted with grease and food debris. Instd to clean and maintain wok station
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Toilet room door, rear exit door, walls in toilet room, and lightswitch covers through out not clean, excessive black debris. Instd to clean all surfaces and maintain
7. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Ventilation system including filters not clean, grease accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain
8. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Missing food handler training for food handlers. Instd to obtain training and maintain certification on site
ConditionalJan 7, 2020LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time, instructed to provide, priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed procedures and some necessary items needed, instructed to provide a disinfectant rated for norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed the msg container lid broken, instructed to replace.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

478×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
557×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
516×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
385×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
495×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
563×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
33×
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
222×
Proper cold holding temperatures

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2708913 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.