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

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	4	6	1
2025	5	18	3
2024	4	18	4
2023	4	10	1

Inspections

Aug 6, 2026 Follow Up · No items found

No violations cited.
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)
Feb 4, 2026 Follow Up · No items found

No violations cited.
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
Sep 22, 2025 Follow Up · No items found

No violations cited.
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)
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
Apr 28, 2025 Follow Up · No items found

No violations cited.
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
Sep 19, 2024 Follow Up · No items found

No violations cited.
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)
Mar 15, 2024 Follow Up · No items found

No violations cited.
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
Nov 17, 2023 Follow Up · No items found

No violations cited.
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
May 24, 2023 Follow Up · No items found

No violations cited.
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.