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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

See Thru Chinese Kitchen

6720 S Stony Island Ave

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

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Canvass

Jan 9, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME LOCATED BY THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 OBSERVED PLATES USED TO SCOOP FOOD BEING STORED IN THE CONTAINER OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SCOOPING UTENSILS PROPERLY.

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND AT BOTH OF THE FAUCETS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

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

Complaint

Oct 30, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYERS AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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, Oct 30, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 4, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN. FOUND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE COLD WATER FAUCET AT THE UTILITY SINK LEAKING WHEN WATER RUNNING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT FIXTURES WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF 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, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 9, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

EXTERIOR SURFACES BETWEEN STEAMTABLE AND PREP COOLER NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AREA.

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 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES; INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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, Feb 9, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 2, 2024

Business Not Located

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 2, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 2, 2024

Fail

7 recorded violations

notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES; INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND FOODS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.

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 50Other

Official wording

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ANY SINK ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. WATER WAS RANGING BETWEEN 66.7F AND 84F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED BY TH END OF THE INSPECTION TO THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND 110F AS REQUIRED.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WTIH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, FRYERS, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE, AREAS UNDER PREP TABLES AND FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR AREA. CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE 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
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. FOUND ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM THE FLOOR.

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, Feb 2, 2024 · Original Source

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