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China Lamp Restaurant

4603 S Ashland Ave, Chicago 60609 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 27, 2026

23

Inspections on record

17

Times passed

2

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 27, 2026

  1. #52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: Drain line from walk-in cooler condensation draining in hand sink, instructed to reroute to floor drain away from hand wash sink.
  2. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Chipped and soiled dray wall behind rice cooker, instructed manager to install a durable smooth surface.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Aug 27, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 22, 2025ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 5, 2024CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 7, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 1, 2022ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 18, 2022Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Feb 17, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 8, 2021Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 31, 2021CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 15, 2017ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 22, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 5, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 23, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 6, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 25, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 30, 2013Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 20, 2013CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 6, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 25, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 17, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 10, 2010Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 19, 2010CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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China Lamp Restaurant — questions

Did China Lamp Restaurant pass its last health inspection?
China Lamp Restaurant at 4603 S Ashland Ave was inspected on Aug 27, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at China Lamp Restaurant?
The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: Drain line from walk-in cooler condensation draining in hand sink, instructed to reroute to floor drain away from hand wash sink.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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