Xi'an Cuisine West Loop
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Xi'an Cuisine West Loop, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 30, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No paper towels provided at hand wash sinks at main prep kitchen, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2591918 dated 4-1-24 for violations# 47:(Using tin cans for food storage in food production area. instructed to use proper food containers. card board is used to cover shelves and counter tops through out kitchen, instructed to remove.) instructed manager to correct core violation within given time frame. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Obstructed hand wash sink in main prep area. Observed a food handler rinsing food in hand wash sink, large buckets placed in front of hand wash sink. Instructed to keep all hand wash sinks accessible and use only to wash hands. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed spoons at smoothie station kept in standing water at room temp, instructed to keep utensils in-use according to health code.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Floors through out kitchen prep area not clean, grease spills, food debris and dirt noted under prep cook line, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Apr 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Hot TCS foods held at improper temperature. Found 10 lbs of cooked pork held at 110.4f in a slow cooker, 4 lbs of sushi rice held at 94.3f, no PH lab testing letter nor PH meter for sushi rice provided. Instructed to hold all hot TCS foods at 135f or higher. Priority violation 7-38-005. food items discarded valued at $20.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hand soap provided at dish room hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No paper towels provided to dish room hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Heavy grease and dirt build-up noted on floor behind cook line, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide additional lights.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar...) not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Glue ribbon fly traps hung through out kitchen ceiling, instructed to remove from food prep are.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using tin cans for food storage in food production area. instructed to use proper food containers. card board is used to cover shelves and counter tops through out kitchen, instructed to remove.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Heavy grease and dirt build up noted on deep fryers, instructed to clean and maintain.
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May 22, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE WALK-IN COOLER AND A BAG OF ONIONS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A SLOW WATER DRAIN IN THE HAND SINKS LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS (RICE, EGGS, PORK) COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. THE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN PORK SITTING ON THE COUNTER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE WALK-IN COOLER AND A BAG OF ONIONS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW WATER DRAIN IN THE HAND SINKS LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 25, 2022
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP SAID SINK IS ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS AND WALLS FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMILATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BETWEEN ALL COOLER UNITS AND FREEZER, UNDER LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE!
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VACCINATION SIGNAGE POSTED. FACILITY ALLOWS DINE IN SEATING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND DINE IN RESTAURANT WITHOUT A WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. SUCH WRITTEN RECORD SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST OF ANY CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ENFORCE THIS ORDER. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER. 2021-2.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO WRITTEN RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR TESTING STATUS PER OSHA STANDARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN RECORD UPON THE NEXT INSPECTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Xi'an Cuisine West Loop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Xi'an Cuisine West Loop on file is from Jan 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Xi'an Cuisine West Loop?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Xi'an Cuisine West Loop.
Has Xi'an Cuisine West Loop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Xi'an Cuisine West Loop have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Xi'an Cuisine West Loop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Xi'an Cuisine West Loop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Xi'an Cuisine West Loop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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