Hunan Cuisine
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2020, Hunan Cuisine has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Hunan Cuisine is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Aug 18, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Aug 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS/RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF BEEF AT 55.2F, 5LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.8F AND 4LBS OF BLOODCAKE AT 49.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 19LBS AT $195. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES UNDER STORAGE RACK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Jun 6, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX TOILET HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS TO BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING COVING TILE BEHIND THE DOOR IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REPLACE TILE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MIDDLE EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/4"-1/2" GAPS NOTED AT THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED PIC TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR OR KEEP THE OUTER DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD AND DISH WASHING AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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May 29, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 80 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AREA ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2581148 DATED 09/01/2023 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -#49-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. -#55-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND VENT FAN ON WASHROOM CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. -#56-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. -#57-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRD FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. -#58-NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MIDDLE EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/4"-1/2" GAPS NOTED AT THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED PIC TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR OR KEEP THE OUTER DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD AND DISH WASHING AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX TOILET HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS TO BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING COVING TILE BEHIND THE DOOR IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REPLACE TILE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2023
Recent Inspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND VENT FAN ON WASHROOM CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRD FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 1, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND VENT FAN ON WASHROOM CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRD FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED TO OBTAIN THE PROPER READING OF CHLORINE AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. MUST MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 80 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND VENT FAN ON WASHROOM CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRD FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 23, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF NAME OF COMMODITY ON CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED GARBAGE CAN WITH LID. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP.
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Oct 6, 2020
License
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED AND BOTTOMS OF FRYERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE THREE COMP SINK FAUCET IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA LEAKING; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET. OBSERVED THE COLD WATER KNOB AT ONE HANDSINK IN THE DIM SUM PREP AREA LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hunan Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hunan Cuisine on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hunan Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Hunan Cuisine.
Has Hunan Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hunan Cuisine have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hunan Cuisine 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 Hunan Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hunan Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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