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Zheng Xin Chicken

2002 S Wentworth

Last inspected Dec 30, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Zheng Xin Chicken last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 30, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “No Entry”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Jul 24, 2024 to Dec 30, 2025.
Has Zheng Xin Chicken ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 24, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Non-Inspection

Dec 30, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 30, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Jul 24, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official Wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE CONTAINERS OF DRY INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 39Contamination

Official Wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS BEING USED TO FLOUR CHICKEN NOT COVERED WHILE UNATTENDED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AND UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 24, 2024 · Original Source

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