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New China Restaurant Inc.

2438 W Division St

Last inspected Jul 29, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Canvass

Jul 29, 2025

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8 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER WASHING LARGE FOOD STORAGE BINS WITH WATER AND A TOWEL AND THEN RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACING ON LOWER PREP TABLES AND UPPER SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK TO PEROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)

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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 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. CRAB RANGOON-64.3F.5LBS. BREADED CHICKEN-70.4F.5LBS. EGG ROLLS-77.6F-117.6F IN PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNITS AND RACKS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 12LBS. $110.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

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Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 28Chemicals

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TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST REMOVE INSECT ZAPPER FROM ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE.

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Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

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 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WEARING SOILED APRONS MUST PROVIDE CLEAN ATTIRE.

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This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL HAND SINKS, EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 29, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 14, 2024

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9 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 55 F AND 76 F. OBSERVED COOKED PORK HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 55 F IN A WALK-IN COOLER; OBSERVED FISH STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 76 F ON THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 2 POUNDS OF PORK AND 7 POUNDS OF FISH($30). A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND BAGS OF VEGETABLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

In plain English

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS TO HAVE HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOPS SO HANDLES DO NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FOODS IN BINS.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL RUSTED SHELVING.

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

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SHELF NEXT TO PREPARATION COOLER AT COOK LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.

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

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM RIGHT MOST DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DOOR TO THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FLOORS BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BELOW SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2581157, DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2023, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENTS. OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS. VIOLATION WAS NOTED ON REPORT #2574990, DATED APRIL 26, 2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 14, 2024 · Original Source

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