What is China City's health inspection score?

China City has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was China City last inspected?

China City was last inspected on December 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does China City have?

China City has 47 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is China City safe to eat at?

China City has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

China City

Name: China City
Address: 6940 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60636
Rating: 72

6940 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/16/2025

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Chicago

Ranked #872 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Dec 16, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.8

Avg Violations

5 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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

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

Mar 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar

Apr 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

12 basic

Mar

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

12 basic

Mar

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Complaint2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint

Dec 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS ON THE OUTSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT ON THE CONTAINER.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AND NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AS REQUIRED; MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AREA AROUND WOKS AT WOK STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEAN PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE REAR STORAGE SHELF AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND OTHER MATTER: WOK STATION, UNDER PREP COOLERS, UNDER SHELVES AND SINKS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED SOME BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−15 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med12 Basic

13 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST ELEVATE BUCKETS OF FOOD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE PAPER LINED ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS ABOVE PREP COOLERS,FOILED & CARDBOARDON STOVE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF FRUIT FREEZER AND WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WOK STATION FAUCETS,FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA ,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS .
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED BUCKETS BEING USED FOR TRASH MUST PROVIDE PROPER RECEPTACLES FOR TRASH.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST GROUT FLOORS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH WASHING AREA,HOT WATER TANK AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SHEET METAL WALL PANELS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT .
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND STOVE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND LOBBY.

Base deductions−29 pts

Apr 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
2-401.11 : OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CUP ON PREP LINE MUST PROVIDE A LID WITH A STRAW TO CONSUME DRINKS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WOK STATION FAUCETS,FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS .
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.113(A) : OBSERVED BUCKETS BEING USED FOR TRASH MUST PROVIDE PROPER RECEPTACLES FOR TRASH.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionFail

4 High1 Med12 Basic

17 total3 risk factors

16/100inspection score

−69 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CUP ON PREP LINE MUST PROVIDE A LID WITH A STRAW TO CONSUME DRINKS.
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS ONLY.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AT HAND SINK AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED HIM SQUIRT SOAP ONTO CUTTING BAORD AND KNIFE,USED A SCRUBBER TO WASH SURFACE OF EQUIPMENT AND RINSED UNDER RUNNING WATER AND USED CUTTING BOARD TO CUT MEAT ON WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT SINK.INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO SET UP SINK PROPERLY.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT AREA AND IN REAR NEXT TO AND UNDER HOT WATER TANK ALSO A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT POP COOLER.MUST REMOVE DEAD MOUSE AND DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/27/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (12)

−24 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED SOILED APRONS WORN BY FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
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
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE PAPER LINED ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS ABOVE PREP COOLERS,FOILED ON STOVE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WOK STATION FAUCETS,FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS .
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED BUCKETS AND BOXES BEING USED FOR TRASH MUST PROVIDE PROPER RECEPTACLES FOR TRASH.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST GROUT FLOORS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH WASHING AREA,HOT WATER TANK AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SHEET METAL WALL PANELS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRONT HAND SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND STOVE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−69 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Apr 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND WASH ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE HOOD, FILTERS AND VENT COVER WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND WASH ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE HOOD, FILTERS AND VENT COVER WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 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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