What is Emperor's Choice Restaurant's health inspection score?

Emperor's Choice Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Emperor's Choice Restaurant last inspected?

Emperor's Choice Restaurant was last inspected on July 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Emperor's Choice Restaurant have?

Emperor's Choice Restaurant has 33 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Emperor's Choice Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Emperor's Choice Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Emperor's Choice Restaurant

Name: Emperor's Choice Restaurant
Address: 2238 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 85

2238 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Excellent

Chinatown

Ranked #182 of 465 in Chinatown

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Jul 2, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 79/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (85/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

2 inspections

9 basic

Jul

Jul 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

May 2024

3 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

14 basic

May

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass3 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Base deductions−14 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD ON FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LOWER ELECTRICAL BOX LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION, IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. OBSERVED 4-5 UNUSED ROUND TABLES STORED UNDER THE REAR STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT CREATING CLUTTER. ALSO, OBSERVED STANDING, GREEN WATER UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED DECLUTTER, REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17: OBSERVED THE WALLBASE NEAR THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD ON FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LOWER ELECTRICAL BOX LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION, IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. OBSERVED 4-5 UNUSED ROUND TABLES STORED UNDER THE REAR STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT CREATING CLUTTER. ALSO, OBSERVED STANDING, GREEN WATER UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED DECLUTTER, REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17: OBSERVED THE WALLBASE NEAR THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FOR PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2594222 DATED ON 05/08/2024 AS FOLLOWS: #16: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE SHIELD AND SCREWS INSIDE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−10 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med5 Basic

8 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG IN A BOWL OF CLAMS STORED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN INSIDE THE BOWL/ CONTAINERS OF SHELLSTOCK UNTIL EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS AT $25 DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE SHIELD AND SCREWS INSIDE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80-100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ALSO, OBSERVED 15-25 LIVE ANTS. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS AND SURFACES ON THE MAIN LEVEL WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA, UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, BEHIND THE DOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, INSIDE OF A BOX WITH DRY INGREDIENTS STORED UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE, AND ON THE LID OF A CLEAR DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINER. THE FLOORS AND SURFACES IN THE BASMENT: IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, IN AN OPENING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOORWAY TO THE ALCOHOL STORAGE CLOSET, AND ON A WOODEN CART IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET. THE LIVE ANTS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ANT ACTIVITY, REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD ON FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LOWER ELECTRICAL BOX LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION, IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALLBASE NEAR THE DEEP FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. OBSERVED 4-5 UNUSED ROUND TABLES STORED UNDER THE REAR STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT CREATING CLUTTER. ALSO, OBSERVED STANDING, GREEN WATER UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED DECLUTTER, REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/17/2023, REPORT # 2578671 #49: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING; EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, STOVE, WOK STATION, REFRIGERATION UNIT DOORS AND PREP TABLES); CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS. ALSO, CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN. #55: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVIOD CLUTTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−35 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING; EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, STOVE, WOK STATION, REFRIGERATION UNIT DOORS AND PREP TABLES); CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN CEILING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVIOD CLUTTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS. ALSO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN DOWNSTAIRS WALK IN COOLERS; OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED EQUIPMENT NEAR GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN DOWNSTAIRS WALK IN COOLERS; OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED EQUIPMENT NEAR GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−10 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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