What is China Star's health inspection score?

China Star has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was China Star last inspected?

China Star was last inspected on August 7, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does China Star have?

China Star has 11 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is China Star safe to eat at?

China Star has a safety score of 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does China Star serve?

China Star serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

China Star

Name: China Star
Address: 4716 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60630
Rating: 69

4716 N MILWAUKEE AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/7/2023

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0Fair

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Aug 7, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

34 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-33

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+20 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 67/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (69/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

2 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Aug 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

Aug

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER AND NEAR THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSEREVD EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFCATION AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

57/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-010. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2O MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION, ON THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER AND NEAR THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSEREVD EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFCATION AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

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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