As of 2026-08-13, China Chef passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

China Chef

PASS

4600 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Portage Park · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-08-13

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Violations at most recent inspection

: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, MSG ETC)

core violation

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

core violation

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

core violation

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

core violation

OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

core violation

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OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

core violation

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

core violation

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS IN COOKING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED VENT WITH WIPING CLOTHES PUT INSIDE THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE COOKING AREA.

core violation

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

core violation

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20261 inspection

Aug 13Re-inspectionPASS

20252 inspections

May 22New licenseCONDITIONAL

May 9Routine inspectionPASS

20241 inspection

Aug 8Routine inspectionPASS

20231 inspection

Mar 16Routine inspectionPASS

20222 inspections

Oct 6Re-inspectionPASS

Sep 29Routine inspectionFAIL

20212 inspections

Jun 2License re-inspectionPASS

May 19New licenseFAIL

20193 inspections

Jun 21Re-inspectionPASS

Jun 18Re-inspectionFAIL

Jun 7Routine inspectionFAIL

20175 inspections

Mar 9Complaint re-inspectionPASS

Feb 27ComplaintFAIL

Feb 8ComplaintPASS

Jan 11Re-inspectionPASS

Jan 4Routine inspectionFAIL

20162 inspections

Mar 10Customer complaintCONDITIONAL

Jan 14Customer complaintPASS

20151 inspection

Jun 29Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20143 inspections

Oct 31Re-inspectionCONDITIONAL

Oct 28Routine inspectionFAIL

May 28Routine inspectionPASS

20133 inspections

Oct 28Routine inspectionPASS

Apr 2New licensePASS

Jan 24Routine inspectionPASS

20121 inspection

Mar 23Suspected food poisoningCONDITIONAL

20111 inspection

Jan 18Customer complaintPASS

20102 inspections

Oct 14Routine inspectionPASS

Jan 27Routine inspectionPASS

China Chef health inspection FAQ

Has China Chef passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

China Chef passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-08-13. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did China Chef have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 11 violations at China Chef's most recent inspection on 2026-08-13. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was China Chef last inspected by the City of Chicago?

China Chef was last inspected on 2026-08-13. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

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