Chengdu Impression Sichuan Cuisine — Chengdu Impression Sichuan Chuisine
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025
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Score
Chengdu Impression Sichuan Cuisine — Chengdu Impression Sichuan Chuisine has been inspected eight times since 2021. On Jun 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate ventilation & lighting”, which has been cited 10 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Chengdu Impression Sichuan Cuisine — Chengdu Impression Sichuan Chuisine's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 17, 2025
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE SUCH AS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,PLASTIC CONTAINERS,ETC)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT & SIDE DOORS MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF FOOD STORED IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOM MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.MUST ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING ,FRONT STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PLACE ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE FOIL & CARDBOARD FROM WALLS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,ROLLING CARTS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,GARBAGE CANS,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT & FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,MOP SINK CLOSET AND BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Nov 22, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSECT ZAPPER IN FRONT AREA ADJACENT TO DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ZAPPER.
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Feb 26, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE FOR ANY DISH SINK OR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE CLEAN PLACE PROCEDURE DOCUMENTS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT LINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL AND REPLACE WITH SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF DUST AND SOIL ON FANS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP OR CATCH BASIN FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AROUND SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Jan 27, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A; B;D) OBSERVED CLEAN AND SOILED LINES STORED IN A PILE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR CLEANING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED ONE LIGHTBULB IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED 3 OUT OF 4 LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE ARE BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jan 20, 2023
Complaint
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2564225 DATED 9/23/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA BLOCKED BY CHAIR HOLDING CONTAINER OF VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMPSTER IN ALLEY WITH LID UNABLE TO BE CLOSED DUE TO EXCESSIVE TRASH AND TRASH ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA SO THAT DUMPSTERS CAN BE CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN AND SOILED LINES STORED IN A PILE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR CLEANING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE LIGHTBULB IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 OUT OF 4 LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE ARE BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Sep 23, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 16, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEM INSIDE THE FOOD PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SHRIMP 48.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1/2 LB OF PRODUCTS WORTH $10.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2535048 CONDUCTED ON 10/20/21. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#58) 2-102.18: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD (RICE, EGGS, BEEF) COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN AND PORK NEAR THE DISH MACHINE IN A TUB. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB LOCATED IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 60.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 20, 2021
License
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT SIDE ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chengdu Impression Sichuan Cuisine — Chengdu Impression Sichuan Chuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chengdu Impression Sichuan Cuisine — Chengdu Impression Sichuan Chuisine on file is from Jun 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chengdu Impression Sichuan Cuisine — Chengdu Impression Sichuan Chuisine?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Chengdu Impression Sichuan Cuisine — Chengdu Impression Sichuan Chuisine.
Has Chengdu Impression Sichuan Cuisine — Chengdu Impression Sichuan Chuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chengdu Impression Sichuan Cuisine — Chengdu Impression Sichuan Chuisine have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chengdu Impression Sichuan Cuisine — Chengdu Impression Sichuan Chuisine 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 Chengdu Impression Sichuan Cuisine — Chengdu Impression Sichuan Chuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chengdu Impression Sichuan Cuisine — Chengdu Impression Sichuan Chuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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