What is China Express Rest's health inspection score?

China Express Rest has a SafeDine safety score of 76 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 Express Rest last inspected?

China Express Rest was last inspected on March 10, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does China Express Rest have?

China Express Rest has 6 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is China Express Rest safe to eat at?

China Express Rest has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does China Express Rest serve?

China Express Rest serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

China Express Rest

Name: China Express Rest
Address: 5663 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 76

5663 W GRAND AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/10/2023

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #999 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Mar 10, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

38 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+23 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

5663 W GRAND AVE , Chicago, IL 60639

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Inspection History

2 records on file

2 Canvass

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND DEAD INSECTS LOCATED INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE HANDLE OF A COOLER AND ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE COOLER LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS, AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND ON THE EXTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. ALSO NOTED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE BASEBOARDS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−23 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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