CHICAGO, IL - Multiple violations were discovered at Grand Chinese Kitchen during a health inspection on 08/14/2025.
Located in the heart of Chatham, Grand Chinese Kitchen operates from a prominent location at 1511 E 87Th Street Chicago Illinois, making it easily accessible to area customers.
According to inspection records: "38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present - comments: observed live roaches crawling on floor near bulk grease containers and under 3-compartment sink in prep area. 39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display - comment..." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.
Among the findings were infractions involving sanitation, a key component of food safety protocols.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate sanitation procedures. As outlined in Food Safety Modernization Act, The FDA Food Code establishes comprehensive sanitation requirements that form the foundation of safe food service operations. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
The inspection identified violations related to temperature control, an important area of food safety.
Temperature control violations pose immediate risks to public health and food safety Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that The FDA requires continuous temperature monitoring for all potentially hazardous foods in commercial kitchens. The USDA Safe Temperature Standards provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving pest control, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate pest control procedures. As outlined in FDA Pest Control Guidelines, Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
Such infractions require attention for the business to maintain compliance with community safety standards. Public health officials note that addressing these violations helps maintain trust in dining establishments.
City health officials have required that Grand Chinese Kitchen promptly correct these infractions before continuing food service. Re-examination will be conducted to ensure corrections.
Regular health inspections serve as critical safeguards for public health in Chicago's dining landscape. Transparency in reporting inspection findings ensures that community members can make informed decisions about their dining options.
| Inspection ID | 2622276 |
| DBA Name | GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN |
| AKA Name | GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN |
| License # | 2850234 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 1511 E 87TH ST |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60619 |
| Inspection Date | 08/14/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Complaint |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 38. INSECTS |
| & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments | OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR BULK GREASE CONTAINERS AND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE |
| STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments | OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. | 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE LIDS NOT INVERTED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL LIDS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED MILK CRATES AND CARDBOARD BOXES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CRATES AND BOXES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. |
| Latitude | 41.736776054766636 |
| Longitude | -87.58754939887204 |
| Location | (41.736776054766636 |
This inspection was conducted on August 14, 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.
