1st Chop Suey

5845 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Chinese
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

1st Chop Suey has been inspected 27 times since 2010. On Aug 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 16 times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which 1st Chop Suey's 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

27
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAI
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CAUSING STANDING WATER IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: TOILET ROOM DOOR AND ALL SURROUNDING WALLS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 ALLERGEN TRAINING MISSING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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78
Aug 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONGWALL BASE BEHIND WIRE STORAGE RACKS. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING MISSING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
58
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CAUSING STANDING WATER IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR AND ALL SURROUNDING WALLS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
70
Apr 29, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE STORAGE SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC SHELVING IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SOAP DISPENSER NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, WOK STATION, 1 BURNER STOVE, OVEN, AND PREP TABLES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOM WHERE PIPES GO INTO THE WALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILDUP. CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR, AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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82
Apr 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND LIVE INSECTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND IN THE CORNER OF THE WASHROOM UNDER THE HAND-WASHING SINK. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND STOCK BOXES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND THE WOK AND STOVE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE STORAGE SHELVES.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC SHELVING IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SOAP DISPENSER NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, WOK STATION, 1 BURNER STOVE, OVEN, AND PREP TABLES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOM WHERE PIPES GO INTO THE WALL.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILDUP. CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR, AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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74
May 8, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPE CLOTHS PLACED ON TOP OF BEEF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIPE CLOTH TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON THE SHELVING AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OR REPLACE WITH SOMETHING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKLINE, AND ON THE FAN GUARDS IN TWO DOOR REACH-IN REACH-COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL ACCUMULATION AND EXCESSIVE DRY FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP UNDER COOK LINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Apr 28, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE NOR POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLIING TCS FOODS SUCH BEEF, CHICKEN, AND SOUPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, AND APPROX 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FURNANCE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPE CLOTHS PLACED ON TOP OF BEEF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIPE CLOTH TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON THE SHELVING AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OR REPLACE WITH SOMETHING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL ACCUMULATION AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVING AND THE OUTSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKLINE, AND ON THE FAN GUARDS IN TWO DOOR REACH-IN REACH-COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL ACCUMULATION AND EXCESSIVE DRY FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP UNDER COOK LINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 8, 2022
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE AND/OR DEBRIS, GREASE: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, ENTIRE WOK STATION, ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS (DOOR HANDLES, DOOR GASKETS, WIRE RACKS) , EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND ALL BASINS OF SINKS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES INCLUDING: UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AROUND LEGS OF PREP TABLES AND WHEELS OF COOLERS/FRYERS, UNDER AND BEHIND ENTIRE LENGTH OF WOK LINE WITH ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE/DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGH OUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRYERS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. WALL IN DISREPAIR BEHIND/ ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. WALL COVERING (STAINLESS STEEL AND FRP MATERIAL) IS NOT TIGHT FITTING AND UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO AS SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/31/22 REPORT 2547161 NOT CORRECTED: 58- 2-102.13: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
60
74
Feb 9, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATION EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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95
Jan 31, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5/3/19 REPORT 2288735 NOT CORRECTED: 10 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN. Aug 13, 2019 37 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food MISSING COMMON NAMES ON DRY STORAGE (FLOUR, ETC). INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. 49 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE AND/OR DEBRIS, GREASE: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, ENTIRE WOK STATION, ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND ALL BASINS OF SINKS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 53 6-501.18: **C** Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures TOILET AND HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES. 55 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions WALLS, CEILING, VENTS, LIGHTSHIELDS AND ALL DOORS (WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER, TOILET ROOM DOOR) NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DIRT, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES. 55 6-501.16: **C** Drying Mops MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO STORE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO AIR WITHOUT SOILINF WALLS, EQUIPMENT, OR SUPPLIES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING ,ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR FURNACE ROOM AND ON SHELVES AT FRONT COUNTER. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND WOK LINE WITH ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE/DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATION EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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74
May 13, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: EGGROLLS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MISSING COMMON NAMES ON DRY STORAGE (FLOUR, ETC). INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE AND/OR DEBRIS, GREASE: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, ENTIRE WOK STATION, ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND ALL BASINS OF SINKS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET AND HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS, CEILING, VENTS, LIGHTSHIELDS AND ALL DOORS (WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER, TOILET ROOM DOOR) NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DIRT, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO STORE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO AIR WITHOUT SOILINF WALLS, EQUIPMENT, OR SUPPLIES.
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Jun 7, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MEAT IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR ZIP LOC/ BAGGIES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, 2 DOOR COLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN WOK STATION DRIP TRAYS. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER THE WOK STATION, AND UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Feb 22, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING REAR STOVE TOP, BULK CONTAINERS/LIDS IN REAR STORAGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TILES IN THE REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF RE-GROUTING, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT. ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER IN THE SAME AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK LEAKING AT BASE WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES.
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78
Mar 28, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLER DOORS, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER DOORS, AND HANDLES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Mar 20, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 30) NOTED SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8/26/16 REPORT 1953222 NOT CORRECTED: 33 MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE CONTANERS, SEASONING CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS, ALL PREP TABLES AND HOOD VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES 34 FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 35 WALL THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 37 TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 40 ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. 41 ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR AREA MUST BE REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL PROPERLY.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, ALL WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOER WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLER DOORS, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER DOORS, AND HANDLES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING TILES. ALL ATTACHED PIPING THROUGH OUT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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67
Aug 26, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE CONTANERS, SEASONING CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS, ALL PREP TABLES AND HOOD VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
37
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR AREA MUST BE REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 20, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL ON FRONT COOLER AND CARDBOARD ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD APPROVED STORAGE BAGS(ZIP LOCK ETC.)/ CONTAINERS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, ALSO COOLER DOOR TRACKS,STORAGE SHELVES, MICROWAVE, STOVE TOP, AND WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE SMALL FRONT COOLER/FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR SINK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP.
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86
Sep 25, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 25 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE STORAGE RACKS AND PRODUCT STORED ON THE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATON 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1473781 DATED 06-17-14 NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 30-FOUND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. 33-FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: STORAGE RACKS IN REAR OF WALK IN COOLER, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, PREP TABLE LEGS/SHELVES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 34-FOUND FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER/AROUND ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, SINKS, AROUND HOT WATER TANK, IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS-REMOVE FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. 34-FOUND FLOORS IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT AND MOP SINK IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN. 35-FOUND WALLS AND PIPES AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 43-FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WHICH MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES TO THE AREA LEADING TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGH OUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO DRY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS APPAREL EXTREMELY SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR CLEAN APPAREL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: STORAGE RACKS IN REAR OF WALK IN COOLER, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, PREP TABLE LEGS/SHELVES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER/AROUND ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, SINKS, AROUND HOT WATER TANK, IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS-REMOVE FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT AND MOP SINK IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND PIPES AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WHICH MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL CHILD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LIMIT TO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL PER CITY CODE IN THE PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 21, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 14, 2013
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS, WITH PLATES OF RICE, BEEF AND EATING THRU-OUT PREP AREA. INSTD TO EAT AND DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5/30/12 (1227337) NOT CORRECTED. CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.33- THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLER, ALL RUBBER GASKETS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STEAM TABLE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 34- FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN DINING AREA TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 35 WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST, AND FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 37- TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 38- HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES 41 ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO DO SO.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN CAULK WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE SURROUNDING BASE OF UTILITY SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UNCLEAN KNIVES NOTED ON KNIFE STORAGE RACK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE PROPER SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST DO SO.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 7, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLER, ALL RUBBER GASKETS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STEAM TABLE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN DINING AREA TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST, AND FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 30, 2012
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.9 DEGREES. COOLER MUST BE 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES WHILE STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT IS BEING HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. UNIT CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 2 DOZEN EGGS, 3 BOWLS OF SHRIMP, 2 BOWLS OF COOKED BEEF, LARGE BOWL OF WHITE RICE AND PORK STUFFED DUMPLINGS. ALL PRODUCT WAS 48-51 DEGREES WHILE STORED IN REACH IN COOLER. PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $150.00 30 POUNDS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)CITATION ISSUED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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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: FOUND 10-12 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR AREA. FOUND FLIES ON STORAGE BOXES, AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLER, ALL RUBBER GASKETS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STEAM TABLE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN DINING AREA TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST, AND FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 18, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.OBSERVED FOOD SPLASHES ON REAR WALL, AND FRONT CEILING TILES OVER FREEZER NEED TO CLEAN/REPAINT. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR REST ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Aug 30, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON COUNTERTOP IN PREP AREA: 4 COOKED SHRIMP EGG FOO YOUNG PATTIES AT 102.9F, BOWL OF COOKED BEEF AT 109.0F AND BOWL OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 103.9F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS IN PLACE OR AVAILABLE. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $50 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: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UNCLEAN KNIVES ON KNIFE RACK. INSTD TO CLEAN PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF STORAGE COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME. INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS AND EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE. FREE OF DEBRIS. SOME STANDING WATER IN REAR BY UTILITY SINK. KEEP CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 9, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PRE-COOKED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO DO SO.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. PAINT SAME WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS, MULTI-USE UTENSIL PLASTIC STORAGE BINS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. WALLS THRU-OUT BEHIND PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. WALLBASE TILES MISSING NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. REPLACE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
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Feb 2, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE AND INVERT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UNCLEAN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME. PLASTIC STORAGE BINS NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES. FLOOR BEHIND COOKING LINE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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 ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN APRONS IMPROPERLY STORED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 1st Chop Suey last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 1st Chop Suey on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 1st Chop Suey?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at 1st Chop Suey.

Has 1st Chop Suey's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 1st Chop Suey have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

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A low risk rating at 1st 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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Based on the inspection history on file, 1st Chop Suey is inspected around two times per year on average.