#1 Chop Suey
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2016
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Score
#1 Chop Suey appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 26, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at #1 Chop Suey since Jan 26, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
#1 Chop Suey scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jan 26, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER THE WOK STATION AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE AND BOTH KNOBS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD WATER.
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Feb 4, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, LARGE LADDER IN FRONT OF SINK, EMPLOYEES UNABLE TO ACCESS SINK. INSTD TO HAVE CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREMISES STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR LIDS OF RICE COOKER WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN FREE OF RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, DUST, AND GREASE NOTED: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STOVE, EXTERIOR SIDES, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, INCLUDING DOORS , DOOR HANDLES, AND RUBBER GASKETS OF DOORS, EXTERIOR OF TRASH CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES, STEAM TABLE, MICROWAVE, AND ALL SINKS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME, FREE OF ALL BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING THRU-OUT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSDT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME FREE OF DUST/DEBRIS. ALL WALLS, DOORS, LIGHTSWITCH COVERS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTD TO PAINT IF NECESSARY AFTER CLEANING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOH HANDLER WEARING UNCLEAN APRON. INSTD TO WEAR CLEAN APPAREL/APRON AND CHANGE WHEN NECESSARY
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON FILE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.
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May 22, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 28, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF POP REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,SHEET PAN HOLDING (SPICES, VINEGAR,ETC )AND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKY AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 22, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 8, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 65 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH STACKED CRATES AT REAR BY HAND WASH SINK. ALSO NOTED 13 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF UTILITY TABLE AT REAR OF SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE OPENED FOOD FROM CANS IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLUTTER FROM REAR UTILITY TABLE AT BOTTOM, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SEVERAL WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 5, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS AND LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING:INTERIOR CABINETS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, CAN OPENER HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE, PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES, EXTERIORS OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND INTERIORS OF COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA (INCLUDING BEHIND WOK COOKING STATION). CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. REPAIR OPENING IN WALL BEHIND TOILET IN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEFT BOTTOM SECTION OF REAR EXIT DOOR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE NEW THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN WASHROOM.
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Jul 12, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 6, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.
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Jul 1, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH IN PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 57.9F. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. FAX LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO REQUEST REINSPECTION. UNIT MUST BE 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. INSTD TO USE OTHER COOLERS ON SITE.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REACH IN PREP COOLER: CHICKEN 57F, SHRIMP 54.9F, BEEF 56.1F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED. APPROX 20LBS. $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTD TO STORE CLEAN KNIVES PROPERLY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD AND LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPE LEAKING UNDER PREP SINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was #1 Chop Suey last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at #1 Chop Suey on file is from Jan 26, 2016. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at #1 Chop Suey?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at #1 Chop Suey.
Has #1 Chop Suey's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at #1 Chop Suey have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at #1 Chop Suey means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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