What is Chan's King Wok, Inc.'s health inspection score?

Chan's King Wok, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chan's King Wok, Inc. last inspected?

Chan's King Wok, Inc. was last inspected on January 26, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chan's King Wok, Inc. have?

Chan's King Wok, Inc. has 48 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chan's King Wok, Inc. safe to eat at?

Chan's King Wok, Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Chan's King Wok, Inc. serve?

Chan's King Wok, Inc. serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chan's King Wok, Inc.

Name: Chan's King Wok, Inc.
Address: 2323 W MADISON ST, Chicago, 60612
Rating: 83

2323 W MADISON ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/26/2026

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Chinese•Near West Side

Ranked #103 of 198 in Near West SideBetter than 90% of chinese restaurants

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10 inspections

Last: Jan 26, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 82/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (83/100) 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

Apr 2023

2 inspections

6 basic

Apr

Jan 2024

2 inspections

17 basic

Jan 2025

3 inspections

11 basic

Jan

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct

Jan 2026

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint2 Complaint2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND A SHEET TRAY OF RAW, MARINATED TERIYAKI BEEF SKEWERS ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT 51.5F. ALSO FOUND A BUCKET OF RAW, MARINATED CHICKEN OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 55.6F. SUGGESTED PREPARING COLD FOOD ITEMS IN SMALL BATCHES TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 32LBS AT $115 WORK OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD. FOUND RAW CHICKEN WINGS IN STILL WATER, INSIDE A BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS: WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS ON FOOD APPROPRIATE SURFACES, NEVER STORE ON THE FLOOR.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR STRAINTS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE UNITS USED TO STORE DRY INGREDIENTS (RICE, FLOUR, ETC) IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE CREVICES OF THE HANDLES.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE WIHT A LID IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ESPECIALLY FLOORS: SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES, AND SURROUNDING COLD HOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE DROPLETS ABOVE THE FOOD COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 pts

Oct 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2613687, DATE 3/12/25. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORTY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-42-090. Correct By: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. Correct By: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

17PROPER DISPOSITION OF RETURNED, PREVIOUSLY SERVED, RECONDITIONED & UNSAFE FOOD−10
I OBSERVED TWO STAINLESS STEEL BOWLS OF MEAT FALL OFF OF A TABLE AND ONTO THE FLOOR. I OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PICK UP THE PIECES OF MEAT THAT FELL ONTO THE FLOOR, AND PLACE THEM BACK INTO THE BOWL. THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE THEN TOOK THE MEAT AND DROPPED IT INTO A MECHANICAL CUTTING DEVICE. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE UNSAFE FOOD THAT FELL ONTO THE FLOOR AND THE MEAT THAT WAS IN THE BOWL THAT WAS CONTAMINATED BY THE UNSAFE MEAT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DATE MARK TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE USED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS STORED UNDER REFRIGERATION MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA, STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES, STEAM TABLE, AND EXTERIOR OF THE RICE COOKER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Base deductions−21 pts

Jan 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE WOK STATION AND INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2610302 ON 1/10/25: 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588495 ON 1/23/24 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, ROLLING STORAGE RACK NEAR THE BACK DOOR, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, WIRE AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND MICROWAVE. 55 - CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionFail

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE WOK STATION AND INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE SHELVES OF THE SMOOTHIE PREP STATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588495 ON 1/23/24 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, ROLLING STORAGE RACK NEAR THE BACK DOOR, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, WIRE AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND MICROWAVE. 55 - CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jan 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 4-DOOR PREP COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, ROLLING STORAGE RACK NEAR THE BACK DOOR, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, WIRE AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND MICROWAVE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.116 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE CONTAINER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR MOST OF THE FOOD HANDLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED UNWRAPPED SINGLE-USE SPOONS AND FORKS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SINGLE-USE UTENSILS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 4-DOOR PREP COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, ROLLING STORAGE RACK NEAR THE BACK DOOR, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, WIRE AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND MICROWAVE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE CONTAINER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR MOST OF THE FOOD HANDLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2575107 ON 4/28/23 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR DOORS AND SHELVING OF ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR AS WELL AS FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−20 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR DOORS AND SHELVING OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON KITCHEN FLOOR AS WELL AS FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR DOORS AND SHELVING OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESZIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON KITCHEN FLOOR AS WELL AS FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2560376 DATED: 07/06/2022 NOT CORRECTED; #38 OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN REAR SCREEN DOOR AND 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. #39 MUST STORE LARGE PLASTIC BINS AND CARBOARD BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND STORE ON SHELVING UNITS. #49 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT SMOOTHIE STATION. MUST CLEAN SIDE PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−8 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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