Chop Suey Huang

5202 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Chinese
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2016
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Chop Suey Huang has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Chop Suey Huang was last inspected on Apr 28, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Chop Suey Huang's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 28, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up 10 times.

Chop Suey Huang's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 28, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY REFRIGERATION GASKETS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE 1 DOOR COOLER FANGUARDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES BEHIND AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: No sink stoppers on site. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain for the three compartment sink.
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Feb 19, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY REFRIGERATION GASKETS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES BEHIND AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 28, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY REFRIGERATION GASKETS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES BEHIND AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 19, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 12, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 01/13/2015, INSPECTION REPORT #1515864, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW, 45 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE, 30 BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. 33 STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. 34 FLOORS UNDER AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRCUTED TO RESTRICT AND INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE, LARGE AMOUNTS OF ICE BUILDUP IN REACH-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WIRE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS NOT CLEAN, ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRI, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ALL OVER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS NICE AND NEATLY,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORAGE AREAS CLUTTER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS,
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Jan 13, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Jan 8, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT SINK, PIPES FROZEN, HAND SINK IN BATHROOM ADJACENT FROM SINK, ABOUT TEN FEET AWAY, PREMISES PLACED ON 48'F HOUR NOTICE, OFFICE AND SUPERVISOR NOTICED, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Dec 18, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FOODS INSDIE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULDS NOT WORKING IN PREP AREA AND ADEQUATE LIGHT NOT PROVIDED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING BULBS AND INSTALL MORE IN REAR.
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Apr 29, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND PREP COUNTER NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES ANS ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS APRONS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVDE FOOD HANDLERS WITH CLEAN UNIFORMS DAILY.
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May 15, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER PERFORMING MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES AND RETURNING TO PREP AREA AND CONTINUED PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. (ACTIVITIES, eg. HANDLING SOILED/DIRTY TOWEL TO WIPED PREP TABLES, REMOVING SOILED MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EGG CARTONS FROM SAME AREA, ETC.). INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION IN THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, (WITH DEEP CUT/CREVICES AND DARK STAINS), AND CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BOTH ARTICLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, MOP SINK, MICROWAVE OVEN AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA; ALSO MUST REMOVE CARDBOARDS FROM EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SOUTH WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHROOM WALLS DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND REPAINT. OPENINGS ON CEILING IN WASHROOM AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND REPLACE DAMAGED PANELS. ALSO MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT DINING AREA. BASEBOARD PEELING AWAY FROM WALLS UNDER COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED AT REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Sep 19, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 12, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WASHING THE POTS AND PANS AND RINSING WITHOUT USING SANITIZER. 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT SET UP,(NO WATER AND NO SANITIZER. EMPLOYEE WASHED THE POTS AND PANS,THEN RINSE THEM IN RUNNING WATER ON THE 2ND COMPARTMENT SINK AND THEN PUT THEM ON THE DRAIN BOARD WITHOUT USING SANITIZER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THE PROPER WAY OF USING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WRITTEN MATERIAL ON STEP TO MANUALLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS PROVIDED. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 521919 DATED 12/6/11. #30-PREP FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.#33- THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENTS,STORAGE SHELVES,STORAGE CABINETS,BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES,LIGHT SHIELDS,DRIED FOOD CONTAINERS,CAN OPENER,ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND MOP SINK.#34-EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP THRU-OUT KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER,BEHIND,BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS. #38-MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAPS.#41- EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOORS. AWAY FROM WALLS.#42- ALL EMPLOYEE SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR.#43-CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. CITATIONISSUED SERIOUS. 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT DINING AREA,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CONERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER AND ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THRMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Dec 6, 2011
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTI-TASK, (REMOVING SOILED POTS/PANS, REMOVING GARBAGE, STORING RAW MEATS IN WALK IN COOLER, ONE OF THEM WENT WENT TO WASHROOM), BOTH RETURNED TO PREP. FOODS, WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS, AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, LIGHT SHIELDS, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, CAN OPENER, ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN, AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP THRU-OUT KITCHEN, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, SEAL OPENINGS ON WALL AND AROUND PIPES IN SAME AREA AND WASHROOM, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAPS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chop Suey Huang last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chop Suey Huang on file is from Apr 28, 2016. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chop Suey Huang?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Chop Suey Huang.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chop Suey Huang means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.