CHICAGO, IL - An inspection conducted at See Thru Chinese Restaurant on 08/12/2025 identified food safety violations.
The dining establishment functions from 5609 W Division Street in West Humboldt Park, a well-trafficked section of Chicago recognized for its restaurant culture.
Inspectors documented: "16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized - comments: observed improper dishwashing at the three-compartment sink. Observed improper cold holding temperatures of TCS foods." This finding indicates a need for compliance with established food safety protocols.
The inspection identified violations related to sanitation, an important area of food safety.
Food safety experts emphasize that consistent sanitation practices prevent the accumulation of harmful bacteria Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that The FDA Food Code establishes comprehensive sanitation requirements that form the foundation of safe food service operations. Per Food Safety Modernization Act, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving temperature control, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Temperature control violations pose immediate risks to public health and food safety Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that The FDA requires continuous temperature monitoring for all potentially hazardous foods in commercial kitchens. Per USDA Safe Temperature Standards, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
Health department officials noted violations related to pest control, which require attention for public health compliance.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive pest control practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Federal food safety regulations require all food service establishments to maintain comprehensive pest exclusion programs. The HACCP Prevention Guidelines offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
The implications extend to broader community food safety standards. Health department data shows that correction of violations helps maintain community health standards.
Local regulatory authorities have ordered that See Thru Chinese Restaurant swiftly remediate the documented deficiencies before reopening to customers. Additional review is planned to confirm remediation.
This incident highlights the critical importance of rigorous food safety protocols in commercial food service. Local residents are encouraged to review public inspection records when making dining decisions.
| Inspection ID | 2622132 |
| DBA Name | SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT |
| AKA Name | SEE THRU CHINESE RESTAURANT |
| License # | 1942299 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 5609 W DIVISION ST |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60651 |
| Inspection Date | 08/12/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Complaint |
| Results | Pass w/ Conditions |
| Violations | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DISHWASHING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH |
| CITATION ISSUED | 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments | OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: 3 CONTAINERS AND A BOWL OF RAW CHICKEN (55.4F-70.1F) |
| A CONTAINER OF SHRIMP (61.2F). FOUND INSIDE THE PREP COOLER | TOMATO WEDGES (51.9�F). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 59LBS AT $165 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005 |
| CITATION ISSUED | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments | OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING: THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM CLUTTERED WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE. |
| Latitude | 41.902029722868406 |
| Longitude | -87.76602278744853 |
| Location | (41.902029722868406 |
This inspection was conducted on August 12, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: sanitation, temperature-control, pest-control.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
