Chef Xiong

2143 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Chinese
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Chef Xiong nine times, with records going back to 2019. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 28, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 11 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chef Xiong trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT. IMPROPER: 10LBS OF CHICKEN 50.3F AND 5 LBS OF COOKED NOODLES AT 49.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $75.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVEDVARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56
67
May 7, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 3, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111: OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS OR MORE THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WERE OBSERVED ON THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA: ON THE LEDGE NEAR THE UPSTAIRS DOOR, ON THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN BUCKETS NEAR THE COLD HOLIDNG UNITS, UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS WITH BOXES OF OIL, BEHIND THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE CREVICES NEXT TO THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A), NO CITATION ISSUED
38
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT BOWLS ON A PUSHCART IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO LABELS.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FIRST ENTRANCE DOOR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS, INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS HAS BEEN REPAIRED, HOWEVER THERE IS AN OPENING IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND CRACKS AND CREVICES OBSERVED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND CREVICES ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS IN THE PREP STILL NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18: OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE DROPLET AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED TWO EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
57
58
Apr 23, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MICE INFESTATION. APPROXIMATELY OVER 1,000 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FLOORS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: SURROUNDING THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS, THE SHELVING UNITS WITH BOXES OF OIL STORED, THE PUSHCART NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT, THE WOK STATION, ON THE STAIRS ON THE STAIRCASE LEADING UP AND DOWNSTAIRS, NEAR THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO UPSTAIRS, UNDER THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO UPSTAIRS, ON THE LEDGE NEAR THE DOOR UPSTAIRS, NEAR THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALLS WHERE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IS STORED, NEAR THE DEEP FREEZER CHEST, IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF SHELVING UNIT AT THE FRONT COUNTER/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA. THE FOLLOWING SURFACES WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE TOPS OF THE CHEMICALS FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE METAL LEDGES OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A), CITATION ISSUED
38
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLDING HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF EGGS ON A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN A PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. THE TEMPERATURES OF THE EGGS IN THE PREP AREA RANGED 53.6F-62.0F AND THE EGGS IN THE PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WERE 62.4F. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1 BOX OF 15 DOZEN EGGS AND 120 EGGS (APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS) AT $85 PRODUCT DISCARDED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CIATION ISSUED
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA FOUND AT 56.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. PLEASE, REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
33
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, AND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA WITH NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE RECORD OF VISITS AND SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), CITATION ISSUED
38
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
2
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA NOT AS STRONG AS THE COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE UNIT AND THE AREA AROUND THE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RECEPTACLE AND AREA.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS IN THE PREP WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND UNNECCESSARY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE UNNECCESSARY EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBOARAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND CREVICES ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE DROPLET AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER MUST TAKEN ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
58
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS, INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT BOWLS ON A PUSHCART IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH COMMON NAMES AND MAINTAIN.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STICKY TRAP HANGING FROM THE CEILING NEAR THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA FILLED WITH DEAD FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FIRST ENTRANCE DOOR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PALLET BEING USED AS A SOURCE OF ELEVATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PALLET AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
47
23
Mar 13, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL READING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. NO SANITIZER DISPENSING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED TO SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS; MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
16
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. OBSERVED 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN KITCHEN, ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, IN CORNER AREA BY HANDSINK, BEHIND BAR AND IN BASMENT ON FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
38
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO HANDWASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. THE MAIN KITCHEN HAND SINK WAS OBSTRUCTED BY BOXES OF OIL ON THE FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SINK HAD PAPER TOWELS AND UTENSILS INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED THAT SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE TWO DEAD MICE FOUND ON FLOOR BEHIND BAR AND IN BASEMENT.
38
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: WINDOW FAN IN KITCHEN WINDOW TO REMOVE GREASE, FRYERS, STOVE, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CARTS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DIRT BUILD UP.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOUND ON LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT; MUST PROVIDE.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
57
43
Mar 18, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK COMPLETELY COVERED WITH LARGE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND MAIL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE 1ST FL FOO PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER. MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE FRYERS AND IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND THE STORAGE SHELVES, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING.
55
64
May 23, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
74
May 21, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RODENT BAIT (PELLETS) ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND OUTSIDE OF THE FURNACE ROOM UNDER THE COMPRESSOR; MUST REMOVE ALL BAIT AND STORE IN AN ENCLOSED BAIT BOX ONLY WHEN USING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015.
28
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AT THE BAR, ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE SINKS AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
38
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATENARY TEST PAPERS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE QUAT SOLUTION WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING GLASSWARE AT THE THREE COMP BAR SINK; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
48
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN IS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER; MUST SEAL OPENING OBSERVED TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR AND PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
38
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB FAUCET AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT; MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM FAUCET KNOB.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND TRASH BEHIND AND AROUND THE DUMPSTER AND GREASE RECEPTOR; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR; MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLBASE IN THE BASEMENT LEADING TO WASHROOMS FROM THE PREP AREA NEED COVING; MUST PROVIDE WALL COVING AT THE WALL BASE TO SEAL BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
41

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chef Xiong last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chef Xiong on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chef Xiong?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Chef Xiong.

Has Chef Xiong's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chef Xiong have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chef Xiong means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Chef Xiong inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chef Xiong is inspected roughly once per year on average.