Cheng Chopsticks

3054 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Chinese

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Cheng Chopsticks. Cheng Chopsticks was last inspected on Jul 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

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

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 22, 2025

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AND PIPES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Jul 21, 2025

License

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTIAINING COLD TEMPREATURES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AND PIPES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cheng Chopsticks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cheng Chopsticks on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cheng Chopsticks?

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

Has Cheng Chopsticks' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cheng Chopsticks have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cheng Chopsticks 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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