What is Qing Xiang Yuan's health inspection score?

Qing Xiang Yuan has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Qing Xiang Yuan last inspected?

Qing Xiang Yuan was last inspected on October 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Qing Xiang Yuan have?

Qing Xiang Yuan has 24 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Qing Xiang Yuan safe to eat at?

Yes, Qing Xiang Yuan has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Qing Xiang Yuan serve?

Qing Xiang Yuan serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Qing Xiang Yuan

Name: Qing Xiang Yuan
Address: 2002 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 96

2002 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chinatown

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Oct 8, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

38%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 93/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (96/100) 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

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Nov

Dec 2022

1 inspections

Apr 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Aug

Sep 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Oct

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Short Form Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass3 Complaint

Oct 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High

2 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK (72F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE FULLY EQUIPPED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF KABOBS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER A RACK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP UNDER THE TABLETOP COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med3 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

59/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
UPON ARRIVAL, NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING FOOD FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING. KIMCHI FOUND WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD ITEM WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AT $50 DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CUT GREEN ONION ON A CUTTING BOARD STORED ON TOP OF ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WHILE DISHES WERE BEING PRECLEANED FOR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOOD ITEM TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING; MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES FOR WASHROOM DOORS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES (FOOD HANDLERS) ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY HAD NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING TO IDENTIFY ALL PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
ALL EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING LIQUID WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SEE VIOATION #60
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION DATED OCTOBER 12,2021 REPORT #2534637 #45 OBSERVED RAW MEAT BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS. #49 OBSERVED EXTERIOR REFRIGERATION HANDLES WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND REFRIGERATOR GASKETS NEED TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #55 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL VIOLATIONS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−21 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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