What is L & T China Fast Wok Inc.'s health inspection score?

L & T China Fast Wok Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was L & T China Fast Wok Inc. last inspected?

L & T China Fast Wok Inc. was last inspected on August 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does L & T China Fast Wok Inc. have?

L & T China Fast Wok Inc. has 12 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is L & T China Fast Wok Inc. safe to eat at?

L & T China Fast Wok Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

L & T China Fast Wok Inc.

Name: L & T China Fast Wok Inc.
Address: 2020 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 77

2020 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Good

Logan Square

Ranked #420 of 729 in Logan Square

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Aug 25, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 75/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (77/100) 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.

Location

2020 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, IL 60647

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jan

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Complaint2 Canvass

Aug 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PIC INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO BURN ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 56.7F, SLICED BEEF 48.6F AND DICED BEEF 46.8F, DICED CHICKEN AT 48.6F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD, ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC LINERS USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Base deductions−19 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED FRONT AREA HANDWASHING SINK MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES OT WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CLEAN, SINGLE-USE FOOD CONTAINER USED AS A SCOOP IN SEVERAL BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS AND WOK LINE TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT TO BE OPEN AND NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM DOORS CLOSED DURING FOOD OPERATIONS AND CAPABLE OF SELF-CLOSING WHEN INSTALLED NEAR A FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH DEEP FRYERS AND WOK LINE TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND OTHER DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES SUCH AS WALLS AND CEILINGS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOODEN BOARD USED AS A WALL SURFACE NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS IN THE CENTRAL KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH WOOD BOARD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH OR REPLACE WITH PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACE SUCH AS STAINLESS STEEL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA BY WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULB AT SAID LOCATION.

Base deductions−12 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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