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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Hz Seethru Chinese Kitchen

1610 W 59th St

Last inspected Sep 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

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Sep 14, 2026

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2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

Obstructed hand wash sink, found a stack of bussing tubs placed In front of hand wash sink of main prep kitchen preventing staff from hands washing. instructed to keep hand wash sinks accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

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Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s notes

Obstructed hand wash sink, found a stack of bussing tubs placed In front of hand wash sink of main prep kitchen preventing staff from hands washing. instructed to keep hand wash sinks accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 14, 2026 · Original Source

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Nov 19, 2025

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5 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR ICE MACHINE DOOR.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR OF STOVE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS. ALSO CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR OF THE PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 19, 2025 · Original Source

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