What is 2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen's health inspection score?

2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was 2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen last inspected?

2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen was last inspected on March 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does 2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen have?

2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen has 34 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is 2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen safe to eat at?

2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does 2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen serve?

2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen

Name: 2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen
Address: 609 E 79TH ST, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 70

609 E 79TH ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/6/2025

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0Good

Chinese•Chicago

Ranked #995 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 57% of chinese restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Mar 6, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.7

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 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

609 E 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

7 basic

Dec

Apr 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Mar

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FLY STRIPS FOUND HANGING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS. -THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN RECORD OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

57/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (RICE 171.4F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING, MOP SINK AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN RECORD OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2586962, DATED 12/14/2023 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: -10. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. -47. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON SMOOTHIE PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -47. OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USED AS LINERS ON ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM EQUIPMENT. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -47. OBSERVED MILK AND POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. -49. OBSERVED SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTSS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUC
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP THE MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High7 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

46/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (BEEF 148.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERRTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON SMOOTHIE PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USED AS LINERS ON ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM EQUIPMENT. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK AND POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTSS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DUST BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED SALT AND MSG CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-202.16 OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR STORING FOOD. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Base deductions−9 pts

Nov 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

72/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS IN HAND WASHING SINK ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SALT AND MSG CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER INSIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR STORING FOOD. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON AND AROUND GROUND AREA OF UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOORS BEHIND GRIDDLE AREA AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−23 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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