Hoe Toy Chop Suey
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
55
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Hoe Toy Chop Suey, the earliest from 2025. The most recent report on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to 10 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up 10 times.
Hoe Toy Chop Suey's latest score of 55 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Complaint
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MENS ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND DRIPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS, DELI CUPS AND OTHER OBJECTS BEING USED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE SCOOP WITH HANDLE FACING UP AT ALL TIMES.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NEW APRONS NEEDED. WORN WITH DEEP DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS NOT IN SANITIZING BUSCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL SANITIZING BUCKETS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AND OTHER FRIED FOODS BEING STORED IN USED FOOD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ON BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN POOR REPAIR. LIDS IN NEED OF REPLACING BECAUSE THEY ARE CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALLCOOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP SPACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVES WITH FOOD PRODUCTS OR UTENSILS.
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Aug 25, 2025
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NEW APRONS NEEDED. WORN WITH DEEP DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
40
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS, DELI CUPS AND OTHER OBJECTS BEING USED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE SCOOP WITH HANDLE FACING UP AT ALL TIMES.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS NOT IN SANITIZING BUSCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL SANITIZING BUCKETS
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AND OTHER FRIED FOODS BEING STORED IN USED FOOD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN POOR REPAIR. LIDS IN NEED OF REPLACING BECAUSE THEY ARE CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ON BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALLCOOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP SPACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVES WITH FOOD PRODUCTS OR UTENSILS.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MENS ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
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Jul 1, 2025
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS, DELI CUPS AND OTHER OBJECTS BEING USED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE SCOOP WITH HANDLE FACING UP AT ALL TIMES.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NEW APRONS NEEDED. WORN WITH DEEP DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS NOT IN SANITIZING BUSCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL SANITIZING BUCKETS
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AND OTHER FRIED FOODS BEING STORED IN USED FOOD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVES WITH FOOD PRODUCTS OR UTENSILS.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALLCOOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP SPACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MENS ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
64
Apr 25, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL CONSTRUCTED DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED FROM ALL FLOORS AND WALLS CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 20, 2025
License
9 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP AND TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
48
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE AT BOTH WASHROOM FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CIT ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER ON SITE OR SIGNED CONTACTED FOR THIS LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND CLEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED
54
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED WATER HOOK UPS BUT NO SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL PREP COOLER TO BE ON SITE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
33
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
36
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN BOTH BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
38
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTEPAPER PRODUCTS IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL CONSTRUCTED DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED FROM ALL FLOORS AND WALLS CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE MUST PROVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hoe Toy Chop Suey last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hoe Toy Chop Suey on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hoe Toy Chop Suey?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Hoe Toy Chop Suey.
Has Hoe Toy Chop Suey's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hoe Toy Chop Suey have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hoe Toy Chop Suey means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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