Did Chinese #1 Kitchen pass its last health inspection?

Chinese #1 Kitchen at 5833 S Kedzie Ave was inspected on Aug 26, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 3 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Chinese #1 Kitchen?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VERIFIABLE FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Chinese #1 Kitchen

5833 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago 60629 · Risk 1 (High)

Fail

Most recent result

Aug 26, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 26, 2026

#1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VERIFIABLE FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (BEEF, RICE, GRAVY). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE VALID CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED TRAYS OF EGGROLLS UNCOVERED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD MUST HAVE COVER OF LID/PLASTIC TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS IN WASHROOM WITH PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
#60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2627066 DATED: 11/13/25 NOT CORRECTED; #49-OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #56-OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE OVERHEAD VENTILATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57-OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST. #58-OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION/CERTIFICATE AND POST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED PERSON TO BRING ALL VIOLATIONS INTO COMPLIANCE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 26, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 13, 2025	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 17, 2025	License	Not Ready	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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Chinese #1 Kitchen — questions

Did Chinese #1 Kitchen pass its last health inspection?: Chinese #1 Kitchen at 5833 S Kedzie Ave was inspected on Aug 26, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 3 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Chinese #1 Kitchen?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VERIFIABLE FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
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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