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See Thru Chinese Kitchen

4318 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County

59cited violations
1serious tier
12inspections
49tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2797211
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026280
20253220
2024260
20233161
2022130
2021140

Inspections

  1. Apr 8, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Apr 1, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      No certified food service manager on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      Improper thawing, observed thawing frozen shrimp in 3-comp sink in standing water, instructed to thaw according to health code, ie.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      No food temperature measuring devices, no probe thermometer on site, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Inadequate insects control. found about 15 live cockroaches behind 3-comp sink, Instructed manager to eliminate insects in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      No Sanitizer test strips available on site, Instructed manager to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      No 3-comp sink stoppers, instructed to obtain for proper washing and sanitizing.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Shelves and counter tops through out kitchen is not clean, food debris and grease noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

  3. May 7, 2025 Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL ON SHELVING AND TABLETOPS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL AND MAINTAIN AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA NEAR THE EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN RESTROOM CEILING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM WITH HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Mar 18, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-205.11 OBSERVED FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS OBSTRUCTED BY EQUIPMENT IN UTENSILS IN THE BASINS, INACCESSIBLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT THE TIME OF COMPLAINT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS FROM HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. THE PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ALL OBSTRUCTIONS FROM HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL ON SHELVING AND TABLETOPS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL AND MAINTAIN AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING RESTROOM, UNDER SHELVING, IN CORNERS, BEHIND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA NEAR THE EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN RESTROOM CEILING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14 OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM WITH HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Mar 10, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, PORK) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL ON SHELVING AND TABLETOPS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL AND MAINTAIN AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING RESTROOM, UNDER SHELVING, IN CORNERS, BEHIND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA NEAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZED AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN RESTROOM CEILING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Mar 12, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11:OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

  7. Mar 5, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE TOIET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT, CONTAINERS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND - OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

  8. May 5, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY DARK STAINING ON RESTROOM DOOR AND LIGHTSWITCH COVER INSIDE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Mar 2, 2023 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED MEAT BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND RICE BAGS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT FAUCET ABOVE WOK COOKING STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP IN CORNERS AND ON THE FLOOR THROUGHT KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT WOK STATION VENTILATION HOOD AND FRAMEWORK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Feb 27, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS APPROXIMATLELY 3LBS SHRIMP 48.5F AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN FRONT PREP COOLER WORTH $20.00. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL SAID TCS FOOD AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED MEAT BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND RICE BAGS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT FAUCET ABOVE WOK COOKING STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP IN CORNERS AND ON THE FLOOR THROUGHT KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT WOK STATION VENTILATION HOOD AND FRAMEWORK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2552554 ON 3/4/22 WAS NOT CORRECTED: #58 - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  11. Mar 4, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP ON WOK STATION AND FRYER CABINET. OBSERVED BUILD UP ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND ON FLOOR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN ON SITE.

  12. Oct 4, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WOK STATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER WOK STATION AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WOK STATION AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.