What is Cha Yan Guan SE's health inspection score?

Cha Yan Guan SE has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cha Yan Guan SE last inspected?

Cha Yan Guan SE was last inspected on December 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cha Yan Guan SE have?

Cha Yan Guan SE has 20 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cha Yan Guan SE safe to eat at?

Cha Yan Guan SE has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Cha Yan Guan SE

Name: Cha Yan Guan SE
Address: 2244 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 84

2244 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/16/2025

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0Good

Chinatown

Ranked #185 of 459 in Chinatown

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Dec 16, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+26 pts

100

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

2244 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 basic

Sep

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

6 basic

Oct

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF DRY INGREDIENTS (BROWN SUGAR) NOT LABELED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DISHWASHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.13: OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICE STORED ABOVE FRUIT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF MILK, SUGAR, AND OTHER DRY FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED IN THE BASMENT PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO LID FOR THE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED DRIED LIQUID RESIDUE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOOR.

Base deductions−26 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med3 Basic

7 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN BUILD UP, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF DRY INGREDIENTS (BROWN SUGAR) NOT LABELED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DISHWASHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICE STORED ABOVE FRUIT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF MILK, SUGAR, AND OTHER DRY FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED IN THE BASMENT PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO LID FOR THE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DRIED LIQUID RESIDUE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOOR.

Base deductions−36 pts

Nov 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 23

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High2 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

56/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS WELL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ICE AND CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−34 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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