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Ho Ho Chop Suey

7908 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60620 · Cook County

99cited violations
1serious tier
19inspections
77tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2432635
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026290
20253170
20242140
2023150
20223160
2021160
20201110
2019130
2018170
2017260
2016141
2015110

Inspections

  1. May 21, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHEILDS IN THE SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE DEAD FLIES. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Violation Codes: 4-202.18 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GREASE IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. May 14, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED LIDS OPEN DUE TO OVERFLOWING OF GARBAGE, WHICH ALLOWS POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS. MUST KEEP LIDS CLOSED AND AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHEILDS IN THE SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE DEAD FLIES. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED GREASE IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Sep 3, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED RAW FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED THE COOK USE TONGS TO GRAB RAW CHICKEN FROM A BOWL TO COOK, HE DROPPED THE TONGS ON THE FLOOR AND PUT THEM BACK INTO THE BOWL WITH THE RAW CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ANY UTENSIL THAT FALLS ONTO THE FLOOR AND TO DISCARD THE REST OF THE CHICKEN WINGS IN THE BOWL. 3 LBS DISCARDED VALUE $15.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. CORRECTED ON SITE.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED RAW SHIMP IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER THAT THE PIC STATED HAD JUST BEEN WASHED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONTAINER FROM THE FLOOR AND STORE FOODS ON PREP TABLES OR IN REFRIGERATION UNITS ONLY. CORRECTED ON SITE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON SIDES OF FRYER AND BEHIND FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      EMPLOYEE WASHROOM CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE IN THE HOODED AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Feb 4, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.113(A) : MUST ELIMINATE BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  5. Jan 28, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TOPSIDE OF WOK STATION & FAUCETS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      MUST ELIMINATE BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2589770 2/20/24 NOT CORRECTED-#39-3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OFF OF FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES AND STORE PROPERLY.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR DRIP TRAY OF WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,COOLERS. #57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.: #58-2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  6. Feb 20, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OFF OF FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES AND STORE PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR DRIP TRAY OF WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER WOK STATION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Feb 9, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR UNDER CALL CENTER TABLE AND ON PALLET IN SAME AREA,INTERIOR LEDGE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER, ON FLOOR NEAR LADDER IN CORNER,IN TOILET ROOM UNDER HAND SINK AND BEHIND TOILET MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/9/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OFF OF FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES AND STORE PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR DRIP TRAY OF WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER WOK STATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  8. May 10, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE COOLER DOORS(NO TAPE).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, AND THE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASHROOM WITH A LID. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE WITH A LID AS REQUIRED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERD. MUST ELEVATE 6" AND ORGANIZE STOCK FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING PURPOSE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  9. Dec 6, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKING OIL FROM FLOOR AND STORE OFF OF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON TOPSIDE OF STEAM TABLE.

  10. Nov 29, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS,ON FLOOR UNDER AND NEXT TO BOTH CHEST FREEZERS,ON FLOOR UNDER & ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,UNDER 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ,TOILET ROOM ON ARTICLES AND ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN SAME. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/29/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND SIDE DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST ELEVATE LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKING OIL FROM FLOOR AND STORE OFF OF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON TOPSIDE OF STEAM TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST REMOVE SOILED AND WORN TAPE FROM DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REPAIR PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN VESTIBULE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.

  11. Jul 14, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON REAR TWO-DOOR COOLER.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  12. Mar 2, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON REAR TWO-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES AND FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Jun 19, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED MULTIUSE UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZED.OBSERVED NO SINK COMPARTMENT SET-UP TO SANITIZE DISHES. WASHING WITH SOAP AND RUNNING UNDER WATER TO RINSE AND PLACING ON ABOVE SHELF TO DRY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZE DISHES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 15LBS. COOKED BEAN SPROUTS 47.1F AND 12LBS. COOKED RANGOON 45.3F INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 27LBS. $80. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES WEARING HEAVILY SOILED APRONS.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN ATTIRE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Aug 20, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO KIT OR SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROIDE A KIT OR THE SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  15. Dec 6, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED SHRIMP) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH DATE ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND ONLY USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM AND ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW CERTIFICATES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  16. Sep 12, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED MISSING COVING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED GREASE SPLASH ON WALL NEXT TO EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  17. Sep 5, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLER NEXT TO BACK EXIT DOOR, BEHIND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND TOILET BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED FREEZER, SPLASH GUARD AT AN EXPOSED SINK IN REAR AND PALLETS UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH DUCT TAPES AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND METAL PLATES USED AS WALL COVERS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER STOVE AND BEHIND WATER HEATER AND BEHIND COOLERS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING COVING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED GREASE SPLASH ON WALL NEXT TO EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  18. Mar 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PERSONNEL WITH INFECTIONS RESTRICTED: NO OPEN SORES, WOUNDS, ETC

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH AN OPEN SORE ON HIS LEFT HAND NOT WEARING A BAND AID OR GLOVE TO COVER IT. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY AND PROVIDE A BAND AID AND GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(B)

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE LEFT KNOB AT THE MOP SINK LEAKING AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

  19. Nov 13, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      NOTED THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.