What is Grand Chinese Kitchen , Chicago's health inspection score?

Grand Chinese Kitchen , Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Grand Chinese Kitchen , Chicago last inspected?

Grand Chinese Kitchen , Chicago was last inspected on April 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Grand Chinese Kitchen , Chicago have?

Grand Chinese Kitchen , Chicago has 50 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Grand Chinese Kitchen , Chicago safe to eat at?

Grand Chinese Kitchen , Chicago has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Grand Chinese Kitchen , Chicago serve?

Grand Chinese Kitchen , Chicago serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Grand Chinese Kitchen , Chicago

Name: Grand Chinese Kitchen , Chicago
Address: 100 W 87TH ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 78

100 W 87TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/23/2026

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Chinese•Auburn Gresham

Ranked #31 of 35 in Auburn GreshamBetter than 90% of chinese restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Apr 23, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

2 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-16 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 75/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (78/100) 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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100 W 87TH ST, Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Feb

Mar 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

5 basic

Apr

May 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

Aug

Feb 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

14 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

May

Apr 2026

2 inspections

8 intermediate

Inspection History

10 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint3 Short Form Complaint

Apr 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

3 Med

3 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionFail

5 Med

5 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−25 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED IN FREEZER FOR SOME FOOD ITEMS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOODS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEAINING: SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIORS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, WOK STATION AREA AND CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING TILE AND VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−10 pts

Feb 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 : OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT MUST STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION AND FAUCETS,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES ,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS, SHELVING UNITS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND UNDER ALL COOLERS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 5LBS.-PRE-COOKED EGGROLLS AT 109.2F MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 5LBS.$15.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSEREVD EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON INTERIOR WALL OF LEFT WOK STATION AND CRAWLING ON LOWER WALL BEHIND RIGHT WOK STATION.APPX. 15 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK IN TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/15/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN LOBBY AREA MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY AWAY FROM CUSTOMERS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WEARING SOILED APRONS MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT MUST STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION AND FAUCETS,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES ,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS, SHELVING UNITS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND UNDER ALL COOLERS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

Base deductions−26 pts

Aug 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED MULTPLIE PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY COVER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND CONTAINER HOLDING SPICES FOR FOOD AT THE COOKING STATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High5 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER DRINKING AN OPEN DRINK STORED ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOODS BEING THAWED INSIDE OF THE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE A PLACE WHERE FOOD HANDLERS CAN PROPERLY DRINK CLOSED DRINKS AND FOODS.
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS BEFORE CHANGING TASK. OBSERVED ON FOOD HANDLER DRINK OUT OF AN OPEN CUP AND THEN BEGAN TO PREP FOOD. ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER HANDLED DISHWARE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THEN WIPED THEIR HANDS WITH A PAPER TOWEL AND PROCEEDED TO PREPARE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING THIER HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE CHANGING TASK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE. THERE WAS A STRAINER WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THERE WAS EQUIPMENT STORED IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT FROM THE HANDWASHING SINKS, SO THAT THEY ARE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 OBSERVED MULTPLIE PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY COVER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-102.11 MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND CONTAINER HOLDING SPICES FOR FOOD AT THE COOKING STATION.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID GREASE RECEPTACLES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED MULTPLIE PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY COVER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND CONTAINER HOLDING SPICES FOR FOOD AT THE COOKING STATION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST CLEAN THE FIXTURES THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Feb 23

Canvass 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
MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND CONTAINER HOLDING SPICES FOR FOOD AT THE COOKING STATION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST CLEAN THE FIXTURES THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Base deductions−8 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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