What is Cheng Chopsticks's health inspection score?

Cheng Chopsticks has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cheng Chopsticks last inspected?

Cheng Chopsticks was last inspected on July 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cheng Chopsticks have?

Cheng Chopsticks has 10 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cheng Chopsticks safe to eat at?

Cheng Chopsticks has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Cheng Chopsticks serve?

Cheng Chopsticks serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cheng Chopsticks

Name: Cheng Chopsticks
Address: 3054 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 83

3054 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Good

American•Logan Square

Ranked #341 of 735 in Logan SquareBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Jul 22, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 79/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (83/100) 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

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Jun

Jul 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

9 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Jul 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AND PIPES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 25

License InspectionFail

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTIAINING COLD TEMPREATURES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AND PIPES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 pts

Jun 25

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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