What is Lowcountry Chinatown Inc's health inspection score?

Lowcountry Chinatown Inc 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 Lowcountry Chinatown Inc last inspected?

Lowcountry Chinatown Inc was last inspected on October 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lowcountry Chinatown Inc have?

Lowcountry Chinatown Inc has 15 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lowcountry Chinatown Inc safe to eat at?

Yes, Lowcountry Chinatown Inc 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 Lowcountry Chinatown Inc serve?

Lowcountry Chinatown Inc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Lowcountry Chinatown Inc

Name: Lowcountry Chinatown Inc
Address: 2359 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 98

2359 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/20/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chinatown

Ranked #16 of 459 in ChinatownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Oct 20, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

1.5

Avg Violations

6 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 issues

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

-2

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

2359 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Oct 2023

1 inspections

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov

Mar 2024

1 inspections

Apr 2024

1 inspections

Apr

May 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Sep 2025

1 inspections

Oct 2025

2 inspections

2 basic

Oct

Inspection History

10 records on file

4 Canvass5 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 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 BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS IN THE BASINS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BASINS BEFORE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: OBSERVED THE DEEP FRYER UNIT UNCOVERED WITH GREASE WHILE NOT IN SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−24 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med2 Basic

6 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED DISHWASHING MACHINE ( NOT IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM AND THE FINAL RINSE REACHED 112.0F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. UNIT WAS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD BUGS IN THE BASINS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BASINS BEFORE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED THE DEEP FRYER UNIT UNCOVERED WITH GREASE WHILE NOT IN SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−34 pts

Apr 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR IN CORNER OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DIRT BUILD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 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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