What is China Wok's health inspection score?

China Wok 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 Wok last inspected?

China Wok was last inspected on June 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does China Wok have?

China Wok has 37 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is China Wok safe to eat at?

China Wok 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 Wok serve?

China Wok serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

China Wok

Name: China Wok
Address: 2485 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 76

2485 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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Chinese•Lincoln Park

Ranked #411 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 57% of chinese restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jun 27, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

7.4

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

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

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+14 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

2485 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov

May 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

10 basic

Dec 2024

2 inspections

3 intermediate

14 basic

Dec

Jun 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 License

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BLACK WATER LINE PIPE OVER PACKAGED FOOD AND TO GO CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. MUST SHIELD/COVER WATER LINE OR REMOVE PACKAGED FOOD AND CONTAINERS IN A SEPARATE AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B)// VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND FRONT REACH-IN 2-DOOR COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13//ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-202.16//OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13//MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.------4-601.11(C)OBSERVED EXCESS ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT 1-DOOR TALL FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114//OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.------6-201.11//OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11//OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 pts

Dec 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 88.3F AND COOKED BEEF AT 99.5F. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APROXIMATELY 20LBS OF FOOD WORTH $120. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND FRONT REACH-IN 2-DOOR COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESS ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT 1-DOOR TALL FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALKING COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2593962 ON 05/03/24. VIOLATION #16. OBSERVED INTERIOR AREAS OF ICE MACHINE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #41 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. #43. OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. #51. OBSERVED SLOW LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #55. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIOITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−28 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med10 Basic

14 total

50/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR AREAS OF ICE MACHINE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN 59.6F AND COOKED SHRIMP 49.2. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APROXIMATELY 10LBS OF FOOD WORTH $60. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORE IN PLASIC GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT IN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

Base deductions−50 pts

Nov 23

License InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 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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