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Chop Suey City

3825 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Chinese
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Chop Suey City stretching back to 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 14, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 14, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Apr 14, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN 2 DOOR COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE WOK'S, MICROWAVE, AND REACH IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS, FRYER,AND WOK STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER BULK STORAGE, AND UNDER MATS AT WOK STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Feb 17, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS AND FRUITS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK FROM THE DRAIN LINE AT THE NEWLY INSTALLED HANDWASHING SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 11, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE NUMBER OF HANDWASHING SINKS. OBSERVED THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITHOUT A HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN THIS WASHROOM OR REMOVE THE TOILET AND CAP THE DRAIN IN THE WASHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED BOXES OF SHRIMP BEING THAWED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SAME COMPARTMENT AS DIRTY WASH CLOTHS, AND DIRTY UTENSILS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD IN A CLEAN COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE BOXES OF SHRIMP. APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $122 WAS DISCARDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS AND FRUITS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES, WOK STATION, STEAM TABLE, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP COOLERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY IN FRONT OF THE WOK STATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 1, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. CORRECT SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD MISSING IN BETWEEN PREP SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chop Suey City last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chop Suey City on file is from Apr 14, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chop Suey City?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chop Suey City.

Has Chop Suey City's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chop Suey City have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chop Suey City 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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