Qiao Lin Hot Pot
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
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Score
QIAO LIN HOT POT, located at 2105 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 27, 2026. This inspection identified four minor violations related to the cleanliness of non-food contact surfaces, the proper storage and use of single-use articles, and the maintenance of physical facilities. The restaurant has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its twelve recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Feb 26, 2025
Recent Inspection
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 29, 2025
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Jul 1, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Oct 25, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 18, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
58
Apr 20, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Sep 30, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Jun 30, 2020
License
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Violations — Jan 27, 2026 Inspection
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOODS IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS; INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM USING GROCERY BAGS AND USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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