What is Hong Kong Delight IV's health inspection score?

Hong Kong Delight IV has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hong Kong Delight IV last inspected?

Hong Kong Delight IV was last inspected on February 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hong Kong Delight IV have?

Hong Kong Delight IV has 38 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hong Kong Delight IV safe to eat at?

Yes, Hong Kong Delight IV has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Hong Kong Delight IV serve?

Hong Kong Delight IV serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Hong Kong Delight IV

Name: Hong Kong Delight IV
Address: 327 E 35TH ST, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 86

327 E 35TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/23/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chinatown

Ranked #136 of 459 in ChinatownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Feb 23, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

2 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 84/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (86/100) 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.

Location

327 E 35TH ST, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Nov 2023

1 inspections

Apr 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

5 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Mar 2025

3 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

12 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

4 basic

Feb

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE WATERSTAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS INSIDE OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 13, 2025 AS REQUIRED. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS OF CERTIFICATE ON SITE. A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION IS ISSUED FOR VIOLATION PENALTY 7-42-090.

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12: OBSERVED ONE SINK STOPPER MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLER NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPEMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. FOUND THE COOLER NEAR THE REGISTER IN NEED OF CLEANING INSIDE THE UNIT. LASTLY, SLIGHT GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE CREVICES OF THE DEEP FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11: OBSERVED THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT IN THE MENTIONED PREP AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS OF CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Mar 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Med5 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

65/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOODS. FOUND COOKED EGG ROLLS (58.2F-60.0F) AND CRAB RANGOON (59.1F-61.0F) OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 17LBS AT $45 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FOUND MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ON FOOD CARTS, AND IN CHAIR IN MENTIONED AREA. FOUND IN THE TOILET ROOM ON THE FLOOR. IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE FLOORS, ON THE SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLE, AND ON A SHEET TRAY ON THE SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE. LASTLY, IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ON TOP OF THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED ONE SINK STOPPER MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLER NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPEMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. FOUND THE COOLER NEAR THE REGISTER IN NEED OF CLEANING INSIDE THE UNIT. LASTLY, SLIGHT GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE CREVICES OF THE DEEP FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT IN THE MENTIONED PREP AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS OF CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 25

Complaint InspectionNo Entry

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE WOK STATION IN BETWEEN THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS ON SITE WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY NOT CLEAN. ESPECIALLY, UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER BOTH VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT

Base deductions−19 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE WOK STATION IN BETWEEN THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS ON SITE WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY NOT CLEAN. ESPECIALLY, UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER BOTH VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

Base deductions−19 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Med2 Basic

7 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60-80 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD/ HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA, IN THE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, NEAR THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND AND SURROUNDING THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE FOLLOWING SURFACES WERE OBSERED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: IN THE BINS WITH DISHWARE STORED INSIDE LOCATED NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, IN THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD/HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA, IN THE PUSH CARTS IN THE REAR FOOD/ HOT WATER STORAGE AREA, ON THE METAL POST THAT THE COMMERICAL BURNER IS STORED ON LOCATED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, IN THE CABINETS AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYING UNITS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS/ DISHWA
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A STICKY TRAP WITH TWO DEAD MICE UNDER THE WOODEN SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD/HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED IN THE FORNT AND DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA WITH STICKY TRAPS FILLED WITH DEAD ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STICKY TRAPS WITH DEAD RODENTS AND BUGS AND REPLACE WITH APPROPRIATE RODENT/INSECT TRAPS AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE FROM NEW PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE OF THE REQUIRED INFORMATION SUCH AS RECORD OF VISITS AND A COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL COMPANY IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE WOK STATION IN BETWEEN THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS ON SITE WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY NOT CLEAN. ESPECIALLY, UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER BOTH VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

Base deductions−34 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

69/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED VOMIT KIT ON SITE TO BE INCOMPLETE(NO ABSORBENT POWDER). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN FULL SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOOD(RAW CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4LBS OF CHICKEN AT A COST OF $30. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES; ON THE SIDE OF COOLERS IN PREP AREA, IN ALL CORNERS OF PREP AREAS, IN REAR DISH AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN ALL CORNERS IN DISH AREA. IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM IN ALL CORNERS, ON SHELVING AND STORED CANS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE AND SEWAGE WATER DISPOSAL FROM 3-COMP SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED.WATER BACKS UP FROM DRAIN IN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ON ALL FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2472758 NOT CORRECTED: #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. #55 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED PIC TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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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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