What is New Grand Chinese Kitchen's health inspection score?

New Grand Chinese Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 98 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was New Grand Chinese Kitchen last inspected?

New Grand Chinese Kitchen was last inspected on March 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does New Grand Chinese Kitchen have?

New Grand Chinese Kitchen has 23 total violations across 24 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is New Grand Chinese Kitchen safe to eat at?

Yes, New Grand Chinese Kitchen has an excellent safety record with a score of 98/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does New Grand Chinese Kitchen serve?

New Grand Chinese Kitchen serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

New Grand Chinese Kitchen

Name: New Grand Chinese Kitchen
Address: 5401 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 98

5401 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/23/2026

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0Excellent

Chinese•Back of the Yards

Ranked #11 of 57 in Back of the YardsBetter than 90% of chinese restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Mar 23, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 95/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (98/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

7 intermediate

8 basic

Dec

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

Feb 2026

1 inspections

Feb

Mar 2026

2 inspections

3 intermediate

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass

Mar 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionFail

3 Med

3 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med

3 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER FOR 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
4-901.12 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON STEAM / PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET WITH STRENGHT @ AT LEAST 50 PPM AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-102.11 OBSERVED COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA TO INCLUDE(COLD HOLD /2 DOOR COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, WOK, FRYERS, OVENS, RICE COOKERS, MICROWAVES, VEGETABLE SLICERS, ROLLING CARTS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS STORED BY REAR EXIT DOOR, SMOOTHIE MIXERS, BULK STORAGE BTUBS STORED IN PREP AS WELL AS WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATED GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND MOLDLIKE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SAID EQUIPMENT . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD AND GRE4ASE DEBRIS UNDER WOK, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES THROUGHT PREMISE, AND ROLLING CARTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED TRASH ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT DINING/WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−13 pts

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High6 Med4 Basic

12 total

42/100inspection score

−58 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN (IN USE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA) HANDSINK OR WASHBOWL LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED AT REAR PREP/DISH HANDSINK OR WASHBOWL LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION INFORMATION.

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS CHICKEN STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT 103F, 7 LBS BEEF AS WELL AS 10 LB CHICKEN STORED ON PREP TABLE NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT RANGING BETWEEN 49-60F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS, APPROXIMALTELY 375 LBS OF TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR 24 HOURS SUCH AS (EGGROLLS, CHICKEN, PORK RIBS, RICE, BEEF, NOODLES, FRIED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER/ COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISE WITHOUT DISCARD LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DISCARD DATE MARKING LABELS ON TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER FOR 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 70 OR MORE SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN CORNER NEAR LOTTERY, SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONGSIDE WALK IN COOLER, BEHIND ALL ROLLING STORAGE CARTS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS ,REAR STORAGE AREA SURROUNDING FLOOR DRAINS, UNDER PREP TABLE WHERE RICE COOKERS ARE STORED AND IN BETWEEN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AND PREP TABLES AND ALONG WALL WHERE CAN POPS ARE STORED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL BALACK LIVE FLIES FLYING NEAR FRONT PREPCPLUMBING FIXTURES, ON POP BOXES, AND CARBOARD BOXES.RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN DURING TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY TO FACILITY.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON COUNTER TOPS WHERE COVERED TOGO CONTAINERS, RESTAURANT PAPERWORK AND MISCELLANEUS LOTTERY MATERIALS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID SPACES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON STEAM / PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET WITH STRENGHT @ AT LEAST 50 PPM AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA TO INCLUDE(COLD HOLD /2 DOOR COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, WOK, FRYERS, OVENS, RICE COOKERS, MICROWAVES, VEGETABLE SLICERS, ROLLING CARTS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS STORED BY REAR EXIT DOOR, SMOOTHIE MIXERS, BULK STORAGE BTUBS STORED IN PREP AS WELL AS WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATED GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND MOLDLIKE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SAID EQUIPMENT . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD AND GRE4ASE DEBRIS UNDER WOK, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES THROUGHT PREMIS,AND ROLLING CARTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED TRASH ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT DINING/WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−58 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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