What is See Thru Chinese Kitchen's health inspection score?

See Thru Chinese Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was See Thru Chinese Kitchen last inspected?

See Thru Chinese Kitchen was last inspected on August 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does See Thru Chinese Kitchen have?

See Thru Chinese Kitchen has 29 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is See Thru Chinese Kitchen safe to eat at?

Yes, See Thru Chinese Kitchen has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

See Thru Chinese Kitchen

Name: See Thru Chinese Kitchen
Address: 5012 N PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60630
Rating: 89

5012 N PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Aug 20, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

5.8

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+14 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

8 basic

Jul

Aug 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

14 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

May

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED, CENTRALLY LOCATED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CHICKEN FROZEN IN GROCERY BAGS IN REAR CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED 1 FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−18 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12: OBSERVED SEASONINGS IN CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IDENTIFYING COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP COUNTER IN REAR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED WIPING CLOTHS ARE STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON MILK CRATES AND SODA CRATES IN REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MILK AND SODA CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP AREA OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP AREA OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED AND DUSTY CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING TILE IN REAR IN FRONT OF EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE. OBSERVED HOLES AT BASE OF WALL IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED AND DUSTY CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING TILE IN REAR IN FRONT OF EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE. OBSERVED HOLES AT BASE OF WALL IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Base deductions−17 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SEASONINGS IN CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IDENTIFYING COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP COUNTER IN REAR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED WIPING CLOTHS ARE STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED METAL BOWL STORED ON SURFACE OF RICE IN LARGE CONTAINER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED HANDLE OF UTENSIL USED FOR DISPENSING RICE MUST BE STORED ABOVE TOP OF FOOD WITHIN CONTAINER. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER REMOVED METAL BOWL.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON MILK CRATES AND SODA CRATES IN REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MILK AND SODA CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP AREA OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE AND TIP OF CAN OPENER AND CAN OPENER HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED AND DUSTY CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING TILE IN REAR IN FRONT OF EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE. OBSERVED HOLES AT BASE OF WALL IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOOR ALONG BASE OF WALL AND CORNERS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR AND WALL SURROUNDING MOP SINK WITH BLACK BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SHIELD OF LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELD FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2561019 DATED 07/20/2022 NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION #39 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. VIOLATION #47 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. VIOLATION #55 6-501.12 OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #58 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CEETIFICATE FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−21 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENT COVER IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CEETIFICATE FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−16 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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