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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Lex Chinese Food Inc.

6207 S Kedzie Ave

Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

1 inspection

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Jan 9, 2026

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3 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED AREA WHERE COOLERS ARE STORED ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LOCKS OR BARRIER TO AREA.

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Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH RESTROOM DOORS NOT OEPRABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source

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