What is Minghin Cuisine's health inspection score?

Minghin Cuisine has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Minghin Cuisine last inspected?

Minghin Cuisine was last inspected on February 17, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Minghin Cuisine have?

Minghin Cuisine has 41 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Minghin Cuisine safe to eat at?

Minghin Cuisine has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Minghin Cuisine serve?

Minghin Cuisine serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Minghin Cuisine

Name: Minghin Cuisine
Address: 1232-1234 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 83

1232-1234 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/17/2026

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0Good

American•South Loop

Ranked #138 of 289 in South LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

7 inspections

Last: Feb 17, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

5.9

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

1232-1234 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60605

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Mar

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jan 2024

3 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Feb

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass3 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestFail

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED 90 DAY SHELLSTOCK TAG WITHOUT LAST DATE SOLD OR SERVED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATIN VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILDUP OF ALGAE IN THE LIVE LOBSTER AND FISH HOLDING TANKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED DRAINS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AND IN KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DRAINS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FLOORS OF KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON HOOD ABOVE WOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SECOND FLOOR ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL PINK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOWL BEING USED AS A SCOOP IN THE RAW CHICKEN CONTAINER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED LINENS STORED DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH VEGGIE FOOD ITEMS IN THE NOODLE STATION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE LINENS DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH VEGGIES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON COOKING EQUIPMENT SHELVING IN THE DIM SUM STATION AND FRYING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES (WASTE CAN WITH LIDS) IN THE SECOND FLOOR WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS AND KEEP CERTIFICATE(S) ON SITE.

Base deductions−20 pts

Jan 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2588148 CONDUCTED ON 1/17/24. 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE TURN ABOUT DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med3 Basic

8 total

54/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

13FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED−10
FOUND DRIED PACKAGE OF DRIED PRUNELLA FILLED WITH 4 RAT DROPPINGS. ALSO NOTED RAT DROPPINGS STORED IN SAME STORAGE BIN WHERE VARIOUS DRIED FOODS ARE STORED INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. FOOD SHALL BE SAFE AND UNADULTERATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (POT STICKERS, RIBS, DUCK, GARLIC IN OIL, COOKED NOODLES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51F - 70F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 20 LBS $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROX. 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN CORNER NEXT TO GRILL, IN HALLWAY LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR , UNDER BAR IN FAR RIGHT CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND WALL OF INSIDE WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
FOUND NO WATER UNDER PRESSURE WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. WATER UNDER PRESSURE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, AND NONFOOD EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQUIRED TO USE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2573991 CONDUCTED ON 04/10/2023. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES (SALT, GARLIC, CHILI OIL ETC) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE TURN ABOUT DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING. 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL FRYERS AND AROUND THE WOK AND DIM SUM STATIONS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DOOR HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED SOME DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE LIVE FISH TANKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE

Base deductions−46 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med5 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL/VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES (SALT, GARLIC, CHILI OIL ETC) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE TURN ABOUT DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL FRYERS AND AROUND THE WOK AND DIM SUM STATIONS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DOOR HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED SOME DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE LIVE FISH TANKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med8 Basic

12 total

54/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-205.11 OBSERVED TWO HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH UTENSILS INSIDE THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STORE ANYTHING IN THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS, HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ARTICLES FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT 2 OF 4 HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES (SALT, GARLIC, CHILI OIL ETC) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE TURN ABOUT DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND DO NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A SHELF LINER, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED THE FORKS AND CHOP STICKS BEING PRESET ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROTECT ALL TABLEWARE OR DO NOT PRESET TABLES OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL FRYERS AND AROUND THE WOK AND DIM SUM STATIONS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DOOR HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED SOME DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE LIVE FISH TANKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND CLEAN THE GROUND AREA AROUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−46 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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