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China Chef

1224 MILWAUKEE AVE, South Milwaukee, WI 53172 · Milwaukee County

52cited violations
9serious tier
17inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
Environmental Health Consortium (Cudahy, South Milwaukee, St. Francis)
License / ID
JHOS-9BTMNZ
Status
Permitted
Phone
(414) 764-1966
Official record
Environmental Health Consortium (Cudahy, South Milwaukee, St. Francis) inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026461
20255183
20244184
20234101

Inspections

  1. Aug 6, 2026 Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  2. Jul 23, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 core
    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Egg roll is temping at 43F. Crab is temping at 44.5F. Internal temperature in food prep cooler is 45F

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items and move items from this cooler until the internal temperature is 41F. Move food items to another cooler and monitor temperature.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of the walk in cooler ceiling is soiled with black mold like substance.

      Correction: Clean walk in cooler ceiling.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

      Backroom screen door is not self-closing or tight-fitting.

      Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents. Staff closed door completely.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

  3. Feb 4, 2026 Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  4. Jan 29, 2026 Routine · 3 core
    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Dishes were improperly stored in mop sink.

      Correction: Store clean dishes in clean area. Nothing should be stored in mop sink because it is considered a dirty area. Dishes were removed from mop sink.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

      Three door true cooler missing interal permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

      Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device. Health department provided thermometer for cooler to watch temperature.

      Code 4-204.112 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER

      Back kitchen area has restaurant items on the ground and it is unorganized.

      Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise. Keep items for restaurant off the ground so they are protected. Organize the back area.

      Code 6-501.114

  5. Sep 22, 2025 Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  6. Sep 3, 2025 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS

      Date marking method for all foods in establishment were not present.

      Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with an approved method of date marking. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life. Food items kept over a day need to be date marked.

      Code 3-501.17 (D)

  7. Aug 18, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 3 priority foundation, 8 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS

      Employee observed handling and cutting ready-to eat foods (scallions) with their bare hands.

      Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods. Employee put on gloves and scallions were discarded.

      Code 3-301.11 (B)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

      Brown rice in slow cooker was hot held at 130F

      Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items. Rice was discarded. Monitor hot held foods to ensure they stay above 135F every 4 hrs.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Food items in 3 door prep cooler were cold held at 54-59F

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Food items were discarded (mushrooms, meat, shimp, veggies, beans). Monitor cooler temperatures every 2 hours to ensure cold foods are at 41F or lower.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS

      Date marking method for all foods in establishment were not present.

      Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with an approved method of date marking. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life. Food items kept over a day need to be date marked.

      Code 3-501.17 (D)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED

      No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods.

      Correction: Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food.

      Code 4-302.12 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

      Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility observed to be filled with dishes during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

      Code 5-205.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

      Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area by microwave.

      Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.

      Code 2-401.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      All foods in walk in cooler were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - FOOD CONTACT WITH WATER OR ICE

      Ice scooper improperly stored with handle in contact with ice.

      Correction: Remove and discard potentially contaminated food.

      Code 3-303.12

    • Not serious Core

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Rice scooper was improperly stored in 85F water.

      Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

      Dirty glove was stored over uncovered flour in kitchen.

      Correction: Discard food item.

      Code 3-307.11

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      3 door prep cooler top is broken and equipment is not in good repair.

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT - CLEANING FREQUENCY - CLEANED BEFORE AND AFTER USE

      The 3 compartment sink for warewashing was filthy and was not in use.

      Correction: Clean warewashing machine, compartments of sinks, basins, or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, or raw foods, or laundering wiping cloths; drainboards or other equipment before using.

      Code 4-501.14 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The kitchen floors, prep area and equipment all had food debris and were in need of cleaning.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

  8. Apr 28, 2025 Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  9. Mar 27, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Ice machine has black residue accumulaying in basin and is in need of cleaning.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Clean the ice machine.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      1 door freezer has ice chunks accumulating on shelving.

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition and remove the ice chunks from the freezer.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING

      Far right light bulb located under hood system is missing a shield cover.

      Correction: Provide shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs.

      Code 6-202.11

  10. Sep 19, 2024 Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  11. Sep 5, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 5 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      Eggs in the walk in cooler are stored above uncovered raw veggie mix

      Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      3 door prep cooler's fan is covered in ice chunk and the equipment is only reaching 45F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items and clean and maintain the prep cooler so that it is reading 41F or below. Cooler will be serviced and ice chunk blocking fan will be removed. Move food items to another cooler immediatly.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Can opener, microwave, backroom chest freezer are is visibly soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

      Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility observed to be full of a few dishes during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Dishes should not be stored in the handwash sink.

      Code 5-205.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Food items in the walk in cooler were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - FOOD CONTACT WITH WATER OR ICE

      Juice is being improperly stored in the ice used for drinks.

      Correction: Remove and discard potentially contaminated food. Items were removed

      Code 3-303.12

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Broom for kitchen is very dirty and no longer in good repair.

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise and replace.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Back wall flooring by window, backroom floor and handwash sink are soiled with food debris and are in need of cleaning.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Evidence of flies throughout kitchen area.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Deep cleaning establishment may help with the pests. Clean and maintain food establishment. Contact pest control company for assistance.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

  12. Mar 15, 2024 Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  13. Feb 28, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 7 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS

      Employee observed handling ready-to eat foods with their bare hands

      Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods. PIC discussed with cook.

      Code 3-301.11 (B)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Chicken was being held at room temperature at 52F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Foods need to be kept either hot or cold when they are not being worked with. If you plan to work on product, please ensure you are portioning out food.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Food items in the walk in cooler and dry storage area were observed to be uncovered.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination. Food items shall be covered anytime they are not in use or are not cooling.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core

      LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

      Items in dry storage area stored in buckets are stored in unlabeled containers.

      Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

      Code 3-302.12

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Bowl for scooping was in contact with cabbage in the walk in cooler and ice scooper handle was in contact with ice.

      Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

      Mop sinks are being hung to dry over 3 compartment warewashing sinks in the kitchen.

      Correction: Hang up mops to dry in an area not subject to cause contamination.

      Code 3-307.11

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Outside of coolers are full of grease and microwave is in need of cleaning.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      There is a a cracked tile on the floor near dishwashing area. Floor is no longer smooth and washable and is getting food debris build up.

      Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Code 6-201.11

    • Not serious Core

      PUBLIC RESTROOMS - GOOD REPAIR AND SUPPLIED WITH TOILET TISSUE

      Mens public restroom toilet is not flushing properly.

      Correction: Provide toilet tissue and maintain toilet in a clean condition.

      Code 8-201.16

  14. Nov 17, 2023 Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  15. Oct 23, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 3 core, 2 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Food items in walk in cooler were being cold held at 45°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. PIC turned down cooler and was holding at a temperature of 40.5

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Dry storage foods in the back were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Foods in the walk in cooler were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Scoop for rice was improperly stored in luke warm water

      Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F. PIC replaced water

      Code 3-304.12

  16. May 24, 2023 Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  17. May 3, 2023 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 5 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      1 door freezer have heavy ice chunk accumulation.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Clean freezer

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

      There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

      Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

      Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Dry storage items were observed to be uncovered.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Scoopers for rice are being held in cold standing water.

      Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F. Store scoopers in hot water and change water freqently.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - DURABILITY AND STRENGTH

      Red sauce is being held in large garbage container in walk in cooler.

      Correction: Provide equipment or utensils that are durable under normal conditions. Utilize metal containers.

      Code 4-201.11

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The kitchen floor is greasy and has a lot of food debris.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

Source: Environmental Health Consortium (Cudahy, South Milwaukee, St. Francis). History last read Oct 5, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.