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Chop Suey Loh

3825 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Chinese
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2014
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Chop Suey Loh stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 1, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Chop Suey Loh's record stops at Aug 1, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Chop Suey Loh on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 1, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LEAKING UNDERNEATH. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 17, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DUST/SPIDERWEBS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK LOOSE. REPAIR SAME. DETAIL CLEAN AROUND FAUCET HANDLES FREE OF DEBRIS.
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90
Nov 7, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP ON THEM. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE DINING ROOM HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME CLUTTER IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jun 17, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: RAW CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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90
Nov 24, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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.BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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.MULTIUSE UTENSILS.
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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 PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,SIGN FOR TOILET ROOM DOORS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS IN 2- DOOR COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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 SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.MUST ADJUST & PROVIDE SPRINGS ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ARTICLES FROM MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chop Suey Loh last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chop Suey Loh on file is from Aug 1, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chop Suey Loh?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chop Suey Loh.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Chop Suey Loh have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chop Suey Loh 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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