As of 2026-06-24, Taste Of China passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Taste Of China

PASS

2511 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Sheffield & DePaul · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-06-24

Routine inspection

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Violations at most recent inspection

NOTED OPEN CONTAINERS OF BULK RICE, OIL AND FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PUBLIC ACCESS OR PROVIDE SECURED/LOCKED/SEALED CONTAINERS. ALSO MUST USE THE ATTACHED LOCKS ON THE DINING ROOM COOLER CONTAINING PREPARED FOODS. ALL FOODS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

core violation

NOTED A RAW WOODEN BRACKET BEING USED TO SECURE A STONE KNIFE SHARPENER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

core violation

MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LNER FOR WALL SHELVING AT THE FRONT PREP. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

core violation

NOTED THE OPEN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SEALED WITH PLASTIC TAPE. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC TAPE FROM THE OPEN FLOOR DRAIN.

core violation

MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE TWO BASEMENT FREEZERS.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20261 inspection

Jun 24Routine inspectionPASS

20251 inspection

May 13Routine inspectionPASS

20241 inspection

Oct 10Routine inspectionPASS

20221 inspection

Jul 19Routine inspectionPASS

20191 inspection

Sep 6Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20171 inspection

Nov 27New licensePASS

Taste Of China health inspection FAQ

Has Taste Of China passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Taste Of China passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-06-24. 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 Taste Of China have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 5 violations at Taste Of China's most recent inspection on 2026-06-24. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Taste Of China last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Taste Of China was last inspected on 2026-06-24. 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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