Sze Chuan Alley — Szechuan Alley
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025
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Score
Sze Chuan Alley, located at 3141 S Halsted St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on 2025-07-10. This inspection resulted in 2 major and 8 minor violations. Historical data indicates that Sze Chuan Alley has had mostly low-risk inspections across its two scored visits.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Mar 11, 2024
License
5 minor violations.
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Violations — Jul 10, 2025 Inspection
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE THE CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION WRITTEN ON VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN HANDLING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, BEEF, RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: TCS (PORK) FOOD SITTING IN WATER OF A COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE COOLER OR ADEQUATELY IN THE MICROWAVE. MAINTAIN PROPER THAWING METHODS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS IN THE REAR COOKING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER INTHE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION FILTERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE HAVE NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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