Haidilao Hot Pot Chicago
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
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Score
Haidilao Hot Pot Chicago appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2020. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE SELF SERVE STATION NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CONDIMENTS, FRUIT AND COOKED VEGETABLES WERE FOUND AT THIS UNIT AND WERE NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AS REQUIRED WITH APPROPRIATE SNEEZE GUARDS OR COVERS AT FRONT OR SIDES OF UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED FOR FOOD REQUIREMENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 13, 2025
Recent Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11: OBSERVED LEAKS FROM THE SANITIZER DISPENSER ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE CORD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CREATING A POOL OF WATER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 30, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS FROM THE SANITIZER DISPENSER ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE CORD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CREATING A POOL OF WATER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND ANOTHER HANDWASHING SINK THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE HOT FOODS ARE COOKED. THE SINK NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA HAD A BIN INSIDE THE SINK AND STACKED DISHWASHER RACKS IN FRONT OF THE SINK. THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HAD A CART FILLED WITH FOOD ITEMS IN FRONT OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS CLEAR, SO THAT THEY ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. ONLY OBSERVED NATIONAL CERTIFICATE FROM SERVSAFE WITH EXAM DATE OF 01/23/2024. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS ON HOW TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 12/11/2023, REPORT #2586723. OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT FROM 04/18/2022 AND 04/27/2022 POSTED.INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT FOR PUBLIC VIEW. ISSUED NEW SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS AND PLATES STORED UNDER THE REAR FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 11, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: #25 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: BEEF STEAKS). FACILITY HAS USE OF ELECTRONIC MENUS DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS (PRINT AND ELECTRONIC). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Dec 4, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: BEEF STEAKS). FACILITY HAS USE OF ELECTRONIC MENUS DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS (PRINT AND ELECTRONIC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Aug 18, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING SIGN NEED AT BAR HANDSINK INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW FISH IN REACH IN COOLER STILL IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING AT FRONT BAR AREA TO REMOVE DARK SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL DOOR HANDLES AT REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 1 COMP SINK IN SOUP PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER FRONT 3 COMP SINK IN BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. FLOOR IN TO GO AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS FROM FLOOR AND DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 27, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MANAGER ON DUTY WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 12, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED CHOPSTICKS BEING PRESET ON THE TABLES WITH PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET CHOPSTICKS OR SET THE CHOPSTICKS UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR PROTECT CHOPSTICKS FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE GENDER-NEUTRAL AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 8, 2020
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Haidilao Hot Pot Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Haidilao Hot Pot Chicago on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Haidilao Hot Pot Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Haidilao Hot Pot Chicago.
Has Haidilao Hot Pot Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Haidilao Hot Pot Chicago have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Haidilao Hot Pot Chicago means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Haidilao Hot Pot Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Haidilao Hot Pot Chicago is inspected around two times per year on average.
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