What is Ming Kee Chicago Llc's health inspection score?

Ming Kee Chicago Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ming Kee Chicago Llc last inspected?

Ming Kee Chicago Llc was last inspected on February 9, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ming Kee Chicago Llc have?

Ming Kee Chicago Llc has 7 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ming Kee Chicago Llc safe to eat at?

Yes, Ming Kee Chicago Llc has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Ming Kee Chicago Llc serve?

Ming Kee Chicago Llc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Ming Kee Chicago Llc

Name: Ming Kee Chicago Llc
Address: 2017 S WELLS ST, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 94

2017 S WELLS ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/9/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chinatown

Ranked #50 of 459 in ChinatownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Feb 9, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

67%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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

2017 S WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Sep

Apr 2025

1 inspections

Feb 2026

1 inspections

Feb

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 License

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med3 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

49/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNITS NEED AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNITS AT THE REAR, FRONT PREP AREAS, AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH THE LID IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE TRAP LID SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IN ORDER TO KEEP RECEPTACLE COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF.

Base deductions−41 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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