Lanzhou Noodles

2247 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Lanzhou Noodles stretching back to 2024. Lanzhou Noodles was last inspected on Feb 25, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.

Lanzhou Noodles' latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL, INSIDE OF THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT ON THE LEDGE AND SHELF AND IN THE KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR BY THE LARGE MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A NEW SLICER ON A PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT. SLICER HAS NOT BEEN USED. INSTRUCTED THAT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED IN THE BASEMENT IF SLICER IS GOING TO BE USED IN THE BASEMENT FOR HANDWASHING. SINK MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). MANAGER STATES THAT SHE WILL MOVE IT TO THE KITCHEN AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND KITCHEN WHERE DROPPINGS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME HOLES IN THE CONCRETE OF THE BASEMENT FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES WHERE NEEDED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT WITH NO COVER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAINS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN SHELVES. CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED.

May 15, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR AT BACK DOOR WITH BOXES ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE.

Feb 29, 2024

License

5 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 FREEZER UNITS AND BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER TWO WASTEWATER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS, SO THAT THEY ARE NOT UNDER THE WASTEWATER LINES, OR ENCASE THE WASTEWATER PIPES AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD AND GREASE. ALSO, OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD BUID UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHTBULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lanzhou Noodles last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lanzhou Noodles on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lanzhou Noodles?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Lanzhou Noodles.

Has Lanzhou Noodles' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lanzhou Noodles have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lanzhou Noodles 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 Lanzhou Noodles inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lanzhou Noodles is inspected around two times per year on average.

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