What is China Hut's health inspection score?

China Hut 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 China Hut last inspected?

China Hut was last inspected on March 18, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does China Hut have?

China Hut has 37 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is China Hut safe to eat at?

China Hut 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 China Hut serve?

China Hut serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

China Hut

Name: China Hut
Address: 2311 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 70

2311 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/18/2026

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Chinese•Lincoln Square

Ranked #292 of 447 in Lincoln SquareBetter than 57% of chinese restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Mar 18, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.2

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

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

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-14 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-1 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

2311 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

May

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Sep

May 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

14 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

5 intermediate

Mar

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

5 Med

5 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−5
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−25 pts

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11--- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON ALL DOORS OF ALL COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST BE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
: 4-601.11(B)-- BOTTOM INTERIOR OF BOTH COOKS LINE GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
---NOTED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ADJACENT SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High11 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

53/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT AND INCOMPLETE KIT ON SITE WITH ONLY GLOVES, MASKS AND CHLORINE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR SUCH AN EVENT AND ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.HAND SINK BEING BLOCKED BY A LARGE TABLE AND PLASTIC BUCKET WHILE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY COOKING FOODS AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER REMOVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030,CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
COOKS LINE KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A WASHABLE KNIFE HOLDER OR ON A CLEAN PREP SURFACE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST BE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON ALL DOORS OF ALL COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES/
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
BOTTOM INTERIOR OF BOTH COOKS LINE GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON TOP OF THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE AND WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OVERFLOWING GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FLOOR AT STORED SODAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED MOPS INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BASEBOARD WALL TILE UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK MISSING/DAMAGED WITH HOLE IN THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL.----NOTED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ADJACENT SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9-11-24 REPORT #2602565 NOT CORRECTED. #38- OBSERVED BROKEN WEATHER-STRIP AT REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. #47- OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.#55-: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING WOK EQUIPMENTS AND DEEP FRYER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.#57- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−42 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.HAND SINK BEING BLOCKED BY A LARGE TABLE AND CONTAINER WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS (SCOOP,SPOONS ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE HAND SINK WHILE FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY COOKING FOODS AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER REMOVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030,CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED BROKEN WEATHER-STRIP AT REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED LITTER AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA.INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING WOK EQUIPMENTS AND DEEP FRYER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−27 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
OBSERVED PERSONAL EMPLOYEE FOOD STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE DIRECTLY TOUCHING ICE USED FOR CONSUMER CONSUMPTION. PERSONAL ITEMS MAY NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD AND DISCARD ICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IN-USE COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. NO TCS FOODS WERE FOUND IN THE COOLER. COOLER TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005; NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP INSIDE ONE DOOR COOLER ON THE SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND AROUND GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−24 pts

May 22

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACURATE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC)

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (TOMATO SAUCE, HOISIN SAUCE, OYSTER SAUCE) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

Base deductions−14 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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