What is Grand Chinese Kitchen , Chicago's health inspection score?

Grand Chinese Kitchen , Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Grand Chinese Kitchen , Chicago last inspected?

Grand Chinese Kitchen , Chicago was last inspected on May 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Grand Chinese Kitchen , Chicago have?

Grand Chinese Kitchen , Chicago has 55 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Grand Chinese Kitchen , Chicago safe to eat at?

Grand Chinese Kitchen , Chicago has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Grand Chinese Kitchen , Chicago

Name: Grand Chinese Kitchen , Chicago
Address: 100 W 87TH ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 75

100 W 87TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #393 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

10 inspections

Last: May 14, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

5.5

Avg Violations

11 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 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

100 W 87TH ST, Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

12 basic

Oct

Feb 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Mar

Apr 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

5 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

May

Aug 2023

1 inspections

Feb 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

14 basic

Feb

May 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Canvass2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint3 Short Form Complaint

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED IN FREEZER FOR SOME FOOD ITEMS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOODS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEAINING: SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIORS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, WOK STATION AREA AND CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING TILE AND VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−10 pts

Feb 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 : OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT MUST STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION AND FAUCETS,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES ,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS, SHELVING UNITS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND UNDER ALL COOLERS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 5LBS.-PRE-COOKED EGGROLLS AT 109.2F MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 5LBS.$15.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSEREVD EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON INTERIOR WALL OF LEFT WOK STATION AND CRAWLING ON LOWER WALL BEHIND RIGHT WOK STATION.APPX. 15 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK IN TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/15/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN LOBBY AREA MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY AWAY FROM CUSTOMERS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WEARING SOILED APRONS MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT MUST STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION AND FAUCETS,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES ,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS, SHELVING UNITS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND UNDER ALL COOLERS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

Base deductions−26 pts

Aug 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED MULTPLIE PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY COVER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND CONTAINER HOLDING SPICES FOR FOOD AT THE COOKING STATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High5 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER DRINKING AN OPEN DRINK STORED ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOODS BEING THAWED INSIDE OF THE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE A PLACE WHERE FOOD HANDLERS CAN PROPERLY DRINK CLOSED DRINKS AND FOODS.
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS BEFORE CHANGING TASK. OBSERVED ON FOOD HANDLER DRINK OUT OF AN OPEN CUP AND THEN BEGAN TO PREP FOOD. ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER HANDLED DISHWARE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THEN WIPED THEIR HANDS WITH A PAPER TOWEL AND PROCEEDED TO PREPARE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING THIER HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE CHANGING TASK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE. THERE WAS A STRAINER WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THERE WAS EQUIPMENT STORED IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT FROM THE HANDWASHING SINKS, SO THAT THEY ARE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 OBSERVED MULTPLIE PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY COVER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-102.11 MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND CONTAINER HOLDING SPICES FOR FOOD AT THE COOKING STATION.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID GREASE RECEPTACLES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED MULTPLIE PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY COVER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND CONTAINER HOLDING SPICES FOR FOOD AT THE COOKING STATION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST CLEAN THE FIXTURES THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND CONTAINER HOLDING SPICES FOR FOOD AT THE COOKING STATION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST CLEAN THE FIXTURES THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.WORN AND SOILED CUTTING BOARDS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS AND WHEELBASES, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WOK STATION,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,DOOR JAMS,BUSS PANS,UNDERSIDES OF OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 10-LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON INTERIOR UNDERSIDE OF WOK STATION AND CRAWL FROM UNDER OLD SOILED SCRUBBER NEAR HOT WATER TANK IN TOILETROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/20/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (6)

−12 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.WORN AND SOILED CUTTING BOARDS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS AND WHEELBASES, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WOK STATION,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,DOOR JAMS,BUSS PANS,UNDERSIDES OF OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPLATTER ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.

Base deductions−17 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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