#1 Chop Suey Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
90
Score
Public records show seven inspections at #1 Chop Suey Restaurant stretching back to 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “all food employees have food handler training”, which has been cited four times.
#1 Chop Suey Restaurant's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED 3 OUT OF 6 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Jan 16, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASIN OF THE UTILITY SINK THAT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR, ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FAR RIGHT CORNER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES ON TOP OF THE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE SHELVES, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER ON THE LOWER SHELVES AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE THAT IS LOCATED BY THE SMOOTHIE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ON THE CONTAINER AND SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT THE NAME OF THE SPICE ON THE STORAGE CONTAINER LOCATED BY THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED BOWLS USED TO SCOOP FOOD FROM THE CONTAINER BEING STORED DIRECTLY INTO THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE ANY UTENSIL TO SCOOP FOODS INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED WALL COVING MISSING IN VARIOUS AREAS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVING AND MAKE SAID AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED 3 OUT OF 6 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Jan 24, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER AND STOVE TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE STEAMTABLE TO REMOVE PARTICLES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES ARE EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Feb 7, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS FOUND ON PREP TABLE; INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF STOVE TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Sep 1, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 18, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND ROLLING RACKS IN THE REAR , 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WASH ROOM, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH NAME OF PRODUCT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER WHERE SMOOTHES ARE PREPARED, CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AT THE WOK STATION AND CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS, GREASE AND/OR SPILLS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ON THE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLY AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE AND MAINTAIN THIER ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
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Oct 22, 2019
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was #1 Chop Suey Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at #1 Chop Suey Restaurant on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at #1 Chop Suey Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at #1 Chop Suey Restaurant.
Has #1 Chop Suey Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at #1 Chop Suey Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at #1 Chop Suey Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is #1 Chop Suey Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, #1 Chop Suey Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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