What is New China Restaurant Inc.'s health inspection score?

New China Restaurant Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 68 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was New China Restaurant Inc. last inspected?

New China Restaurant Inc. was last inspected on July 29, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does New China Restaurant Inc. have?

New China Restaurant Inc. has 43 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is New China Restaurant Inc. safe to eat at?

New China Restaurant Inc. has a safety score of 68/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

New China Restaurant Inc.

Name: New China Restaurant Inc.
Address: 2438 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 68

2438 W DIVISION ST, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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Wicker Park

Ranked #400 of 579 in Wicker Park

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6 inspections

Last: Jul 29, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.2

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-32

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-15 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.

Location

2438 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

2 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

11 basic

Feb

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Sep

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jul

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint2 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med6 Basic

9 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER WASHING LARGE FOOD STORAGE BINS WITH WATER AND A TOWEL AND THEN RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACING ON LOWER PREP TABLES AND UPPER SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK TO PEROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. CRAB RANGOON-64.3F.5LBS. BREADED CHICKEN-70.4F.5LBS. EGG ROLLS-77.6F-117.6F IN PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNITS AND RACKS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 12LBS. $110.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
MUST REMOVE INSECT ZAPPER FROM ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WEARING SOILED APRONS MUST PROVIDE CLEAN ATTIRE.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL HAND SINKS, EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF WOK STATION & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−32 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 55 F AND 76 F. OBSERVED COOKED PORK HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 55 F IN A WALK-IN COOLER; OBSERVED FISH STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 76 F ON THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 2 POUNDS OF PORK AND 7 POUNDS OF FISH($30). A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND BAGS OF VEGETABLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS TO HAVE HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOPS SO HANDLES DO NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FOODS IN BINS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL RUSTED SHELVING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SHELF NEXT TO PREPARATION COOLER AT COOK LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM RIGHT MOST DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DOOR TO THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BELOW SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2581157, DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2023, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENTS. OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS. VIOLATION WAS NOTED ON REPORT #2574990, DATED APRIL 26, 2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−21 pts

Sep 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574990 DATED 4/26/2023: #57 "OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." #58 "OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

68/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED FROM 1:40-2:30 PM. THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:30 PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED REAR DOOR DOES NOT LOCK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING OUTER OPENINGS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER IN REAR DISH/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, GREASE, AND GRIME ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOK LINE AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED UNPROTECTED LIGHTBULBS ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

Base deductions−27 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2571126 DATED 2/10/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionFail

4 High1 Med8 Basic

13 total2 risk factors

29/100inspection score

−61 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE BETWEEN 11:30 AM AND 12 PM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VOMIT CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ON ICE SCOOP USED FOR ICE MEANT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN SMOOTHIES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 3 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH "COCA-COLA" REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND 1 RODENT DROPPING UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD OPPOSITE COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND PREP COOLERS OPPOSITE AND NEXT TO THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT DRIP FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE COOK LINE, INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER OPPOSITE THE COOK LINE, AND FRYER CABINETS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON THE HOOD OVER THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2359300 DATED 1/24/2020: #47 " OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL USED TO LINE SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE." #47 "OBSERVED USED METAL COFFEE CANS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE PREP/COOK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD-GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS." #55 "OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATED ON WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−61 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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