1st Hunan Spring

5279 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show 14 inspections at 1st Hunan Spring stretching back to 2014. On Nov 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so 1st Hunan Spring is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY AND REPAIR LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 1, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN AND LOOSE GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jul 31, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF, MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.6F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER: CHICKEN AT 46.7F, BEEF AT 48.5F, AND BEEF AT 46.2F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN AND LOOSE GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING PANELS IN CUSTOMER AREA AND ON TOP OF WHITE REFRIGERATOR BEHIND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Nov 3, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND/AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 15, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVERS ABOVE GRILL WITH DUST ACCUMULATION . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 17, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL USED TO LINE SIDES OF WHITE REFRIGERATOR AND FRYERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND USE ONLY SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIALS IN COMMERCIAL KITCHEN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKET ON INTERIOR OF WHITE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MICROWAVE, UNDERNEATH MAIN COOK LINE, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, AND ON FLOORS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE.
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Feb 21, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE BIN/CONTAINER IN PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP TABLE AND SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AROUND PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST AND DEAD INSECTS ABOVE PREP AND DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SHELVES AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 5, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR, FREEZER, WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS THROUGHOUT, UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AND SHELVES,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION, LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST, GREASE AND DEAD INSECTS ABOVE FRONT DINING AND ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (PREP COOLERS, REFRIGERATOR, WALK-IN COOLER ETC.).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: : INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER STORAGE SHELVES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Aug 31, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOGGED AND LEAKING UNDERNEATH DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (MUST TEMPORARILY USE WASHROOM HAND SINK FOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING). ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, REFRIGERATOR, FREEZER, WALK-IN COOLER, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND STOVE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS THROUGHOUT, UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AND SHELVES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF WASHROOM HAND SINK, PLASTIC CURTAINS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION, TOP COVER AND AROUND DOORS OF PREP COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION, LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST, GREASE AND DEAD INSECTS ABOVE FRONT DINING AND ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (PREP COOLERS, REFRIGERATOR, WALK-IN COOLER ETC.).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER STORAGE SHELVES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Sep 30, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR PREP AREA REACH COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED ON LOWER SIDE OF PREP AREA CUTTING TABLE. MUST SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD PIECES, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Aug 26, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING,RINSING AND STORING MULTI USE UTENSILS WITHOUT SANITIZING.SINK NOT SET UP.CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER UNABLE TO SET UP SINK,PERSONALLY SET UP SAID SINK: WASH.RINSE AND SANITIZE 100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE:FAUCET TURNED TO THE RIGHT AND ON TOP THE SINK A BROWN PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH PLASTIC BOTTLES INSIDE,UNABLE TO WASH HANDS.OBSERVED BOTH EMPLOYEES JUST RINSING HANDS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK;ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AND IN STAFF WASHROOM.EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED ON BOTH SINKS UPON MY REQUEST CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: COOKED FOOD AND CUT UP FRUIT STORED INSIDE IN REACH-IN FREEZER IN GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER,REPAIR/REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR SOME HOLES ON MESH. NEED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS AND PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.DEBRIS AND DUST AT FIRE EXTINGUISHER UNDER THE HOOD
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR SPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES:UNDER SHELVES,ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, BROKEN METAL FLOOR SHEET AT SEAM NEED TO BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Oct 15, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 9, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN STAND UP COOLER (BY REGISTER), NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.9 F. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, CHICKEN EGGROLLS INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 FOR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). COOLER IS TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, CHICKEN EGGROLLS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 45.9 F AND 46.6 F INSIDE FRONT REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD COLD MUST BE 40 FOR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASEKETS DAMAGED (PIECE MISSING ABOVE DOOR HANDLE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR/INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT COVER CRACKED ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jan 9, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 1st Hunan Spring last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 1st Hunan Spring on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 1st Hunan Spring?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at 1st Hunan Spring.

Has 1st Hunan Spring's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 1st Hunan Spring have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 1st Hunan Spring 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 1st Hunan Spring inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 1st Hunan Spring is inspected roughly once per year on average.