Oriental Chop Suey
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
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Inspectors have visited Oriental Chop Suey 26 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 15 times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. WALLS AND CEILING WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER'S WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FILTERS ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK AND DARK GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.
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Aug 12, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE SMALL MOUSE DEAD INSIDE OF A TRAP IN THE REAR BOILER ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER AS WELL AS THE PIPES BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION AND FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS COOKED IN THE AREA.
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May 9, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA APPROX 15-20 DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVING UNDER THE RREGISTER...APPROX 10-15 AT CORNER OF THE WALL NEAR SLIDING COLD HOLD UNIT BY THE FRONT DOOR... APPROX 15-20 UNDER THE LARGE DEEP FREEZER LOCATED IN THE FRONT NEAR REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND HAVE SERVICE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE ON OR BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF MAY 9TH 2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAVERS USED FOR CHOPPING STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS INSIDE OF TWO DOOR LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB MISSING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING FROM SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE FROM THE END OF THE DEEP FRYER TO THE OTHER END OF THE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACE BELOW.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATIONS FOR COOKS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED CERTIFICATIONS AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2600130 DATED 08/13/2024 FOR VIOLATION #51 5-205.15 FAUCET IN BATHROOM IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORTITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE OF OLD WHITE BUTTER CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY AND MARKED WITH COMMON NAME IF REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Aug 13, 2024
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: ALL GLUE BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. SOME ARE DAMAGED WITH WATER AND GREASE CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK COLOR AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL DOOR HANDLES TO REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET IN BATHROOM IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECGT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 13, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 27, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, ON SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, DRY STORAGE, FRONT COUNTER AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, SHELIVNG UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM, REAR STORAGE AND ALONG CEILING IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 8, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN FURNACE ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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70
Jan 25, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, FURNACE ROOM, SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OSERVED SHRIMP AND BEEF IMPROPERLY THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RINNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDIMENTS STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARED USED AS LINER ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN FURNACE ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 12, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTENSIVE AMOUNT OF ITEMS STACKED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE WOK COOKING STATION TO BE EXCESSIVELY SOILED WITH OIL AND CONDENSATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Feb 9, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 2, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 30, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTIN.
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Apr 26, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2243390 ON 12-11-18:58-MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS-INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATIION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED PASTA AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING FAN AND WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 11, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL STEM THERMONTER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR AND UNABLE TO CALIBRATE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER. NO CITATION
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS ,( CORNSTARCH,FLOUR,ETC) NOT LABELED . INSTRUCTED TO LABEL
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS.
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Feb 22, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN OF DEBRIS. ALSO MOP BUCKET.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Apr 13, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AND ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO THE BACK DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED A 1 1/2 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREAS WITH MOUSE DROPPINGS. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND TO SEAL THE OPENING AT THE BACK DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD AT THE BACK DOOR THRESHOLD AND THE FRONT PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS, THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND THE LOWER SHELF OF THE SHELVING UNIT AT THE BACK DOOR WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AND SHELVES.
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Sep 15, 2015
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FROZEN PRODUCTS INSIDE THE FREEZERS IN FOOD GRADEABLE FREEZER BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AND WALK IN COOLER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND IN THE CORNERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 21, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE GRAVY,RICE,COOK TO ORDER FOODS.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODS AND MEATS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE AND USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: RTICLES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, BOTH CHAIR STOOL AT PREP TABLE,CHAIR, DRY STAORAGE UNIT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN WASHROOM.MUST REPLACE.ALSO BLACK UNCLEAN BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT PREMISES.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UPPER WALLS AROUND WINDOWS AND LOWER WALLS AND DOORS (INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER DOOR )THRU-OUT ABOVE BASEBOARDS NOT CLEAN OF DUST AND DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN OR PAINT IF NEEDED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK WITH DIRTY APRON.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APPAREL.
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Feb 25, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN CARDBOARD BOXES USED FOR ORGANIZING SPICES,ETC.ALSO USED AS A COVERING ON BOTTOM SHEF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE AND DISCARD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSIDE GARBAGE CANS NOT CLEAN.MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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90
Apr 4, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVES, BULK CONTAINERS, TABLE STORAGE AREA, AND WOK STATION/DRIP PAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELF REAR.
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Jan 24, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE BOX FREEZER LOCATED IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED CEILING TILE WATER DAMAGED IN SIDE STORAGE ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. Use dustless cleaning methods. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN THE CEILING FAN (DUSTY).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Mar 31, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE LITTER NEAR REAR DOOR. PROPERLY ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS, WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR CLEAN APRONS.
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Feb 17, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE LITTER NEAR REAR DOOR. PROPERLY ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS, WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Feb 16, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR CEILING IN FURNACE ROOM. SEAL OPENING NEAR DUCT EQUIPMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oriental Chop Suey last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oriental Chop Suey on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oriental Chop Suey?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Oriental Chop Suey.
Has Oriental Chop Suey's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Oriental Chop Suey have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Oriental Chop Suey 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 Oriental Chop Suey inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Oriental Chop Suey is inspected around two times per year on average.
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