What is Seven Star Chinese Cuisine Inc.'s health inspection score?

Seven Star Chinese Cuisine Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Seven Star Chinese Cuisine Inc. last inspected?

Seven Star Chinese Cuisine Inc. was last inspected on November 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Seven Star Chinese Cuisine Inc. have?

Seven Star Chinese Cuisine Inc. has 21 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Seven Star Chinese Cuisine Inc. safe to eat at?

Seven Star Chinese Cuisine Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Seven Star Chinese Cuisine Inc.

Name: Seven Star Chinese Cuisine Inc.
Address: 3209 W 47TH PL, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 82

3209 W 47TH PL, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/24/2025

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Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Declining

4 inspections

Last: Nov 24, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

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 issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-8 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

3209 W 47TH PL, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Aug

Oct 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED PREP COLD HOLDING REACH IN UNIT AT 50.2 DEGREES F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF VARIETY OF FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, & SHRIMP). TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F-51 DEGREES F LOCATED IN COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FAUCET KNOBS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOOSENED FROM FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER WOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUECY TO PREVENT PESTS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−23 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED FRONT HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A BLACK, SLIMY, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ICE. (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMTION, SMOOTHIES). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY BETWEEN EQUIPMENT COOLERS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND SANITIZE AREAS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FRONT HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2580746 NOT CORRECTED; #49 OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND ALONG THE WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE RESTROOM OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. #58-OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM A CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE/COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−19 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med8 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

64/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FLOUR AND SUGAR CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT DR STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES AND HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FACILITY USING CARDBOARD AS A LINER ON SHELVING NEAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE REACH-IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE RIGHT FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP, AND ALONG THE WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE RESTROOM OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE/COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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