What is See Thru Chinese Kitchen #13's health inspection score?

See Thru Chinese Kitchen #13 has a SafeDine safety score of 98 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 #13 last inspected?

See Thru Chinese Kitchen #13 was last inspected on November 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does See Thru Chinese Kitchen #13 have?

See Thru Chinese Kitchen #13 has 45 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is See Thru Chinese Kitchen #13 safe to eat at?

Yes, See Thru Chinese Kitchen #13 has an excellent safety record with a score of 98/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does See Thru Chinese Kitchen #13 serve?

See Thru Chinese Kitchen #13 serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

See Thru Chinese Kitchen #13

Name: See Thru Chinese Kitchen #13
Address: 1610 W 59TH ST, Chicago, 60636
Rating: 98

1610 W 59TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/19/2025

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0Excellent

Chinese•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 90% of chinese restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Nov 19, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-2

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 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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1610 W 59TH ST, Chicago, IL 60636

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

May

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

17 basic

Mar

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Aug 2024

2 inspections

5 basic

Aug

May 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

Nov

Inspection History

9 records on file

4 Canvass2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES AT THE WOK STATION, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE, RUSTY BOTTOM AREA OF PREP TABLE, AREA UNDER HOT HOLDING STATION AND SMALL PREP TABLE AND THE REAR SPLASH AREA OF THE WOK STATION TO REMOVE SPLATTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WHERE NEEDED, CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILE TO REMOVE DUST IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN ENCLOSED COMPRESSOR FAN IN WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR DRINK PREP COOLER.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR DRINK PREP COOLER.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:4) : PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2598341 7/30/24 NOT CORRECTED #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS, ALL COOLERS,WOK STATION & FAUCETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. #56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND PALLET IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM BEHIND TOILET AND SHELVING UNIT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/30/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND DOOR SWEEP WORN ON SCREEN DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR DRINK PREP COOLER.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2591797 3/28/24 NOT CORRECTED #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS, ALL COOLERS,WOK STATION & FAUCETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. #56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−16 pts

Mar 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS, ALL COOLERS,WOK STATION & FAUCETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med12 Basic

17 total1 risk factor

36/100inspection score

−59 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FRONT COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,CARDBOARD ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER PALLETS.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON PACKAGES ON SHELVING UNITS AND CEILING TILES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/21/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXES AND BUCKETS OF FOODS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER MUST ELEVATE AND STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST REMOVE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TABLES AND WOK STATION AND PLACE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS, ALL COOLERS,WOK STATION & FAUCETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID AND ELIMINATE BUCKET USED FOR GARBAGE IN TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF LIGHT FIXTURES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2579613 8/4/23 NOT CORRECTED:#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOPS, DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.#49-4-602.13 : OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REACH FREEZER AND THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN#55-.6-501.12 : FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.#55-6-501.11 : OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT(WATER DAMAGED) AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−59 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND BEEF IN A TUB THAWING OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY UNTHAW TCS FOODS UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOPS, DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REACH FREEZER AND THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT(WATER DAMAGED) AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOPS, DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT(WATER DAMAGED) AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554345 DATE 4-14-23. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

Base deductions−10 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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