Lao Sze Chuan
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
90
Score
Lao Sze Chuan, located at 520 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 21, 2026, with a score of 90. This inspection resulted in two minor violations related to food and non-food contact surfaces, as well as ventilation and lighting. Across 21 recorded inspections, Lao Sze Chuan has historically been categorized as medium-risk.
21
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
Mar 10, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
52
Dec 19, 2024
Routine
11 minor violations.
58
Mar 27, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
52
Mar 14, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Jun 15, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 8, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
47
Jun 16, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
Jun 9, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
37
Feb 21, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Mar 7, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Apr 11, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 24, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jun 7, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
Nov 10, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Oct 30, 2015
Complaint
10 minor violations.
61
Jan 15, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 23, 2014
License
5 minor violations.
78
Sep 23, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Jan 21, 2026 Inspection
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
47
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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