Xiaolongkan
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Xiaolongkan nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Non-food/food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Xiaolongkan is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HNALDER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOO HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Feb 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AT SANITIZING CYCLE. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SANITIZING AGENT MUST DISPENSE DURING THE SANITIZING CYCLE TO READ AT 100 PPM OF CHLORINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH UPON REQUEST. A PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION 7-38-025 WAS ISSUED FOR EQUIPMENT STANDARDS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS ON SHELVES PROVIDED INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER AND WOK STATION. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS DRAINING SLOWLY: HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA, THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK AND HANDSINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINKS DRAIN PROPERLY. OBSERVED THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. OBSERVED THE ONE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. INTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND DRAINS UNDER THE SINK AND DISHMACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE HOODED AREA OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Mar 31, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE FOOD ITEMS WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO A CONTAINER OF CLAMS, LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALSO, NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS WERE OBSERVED ON SITE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER CORRELATED TO THE DATE THAT IS RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT $65 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIPES ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE DISHWASHNG AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN OTHER COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 20, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED.
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Oct 26, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 23, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD IN DRY STORAGE PREP AREA TO BE ADULTERATED SHOWING EVIDENCE OF CHEWING BY RODENTS(MICE). MOUSE DROPPINGS FOUND INSIDE FLOUR AND RICE BULK CONTAINERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD TO BE PROTECTED AND UNADULTERATED FROM PREMISES AND PEST. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED RICE AT COST OF $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD (PORK) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERTATURE OF 54F IN DINING ROOM SELF SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5LBS OF PORK AT COST OF $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT IN DRY STORAGE AREA, IN CORNERS OF KITCHEN PREP AREA, ON EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA, ON BOXES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, BETWEEN AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF INCREASED ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO DISHWASHER WITH BASIN FULL OF BOTTLES AND GLOVES. OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN AREA BLOCKED BY FREEZER AND GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS TO BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2577937 NOT CORRECTED; #45 FOUND SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR FOOD STORAGE. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND THE VENT ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE IS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN BOTH. #58 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD MICE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD MICE AND SANITIZE AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COLD HOLD UNITS IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 27, 2023
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACE NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE; CLEAN FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND THE VENT ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE IS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN BOTH.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 10, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER AND EXTERIOR SIDE OF FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING (CORRECTED ON SITE). OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.
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Nov 1, 2022
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Xiaolongkan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Xiaolongkan on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Xiaolongkan?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Xiaolongkan.
Has Xiaolongkan's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Xiaolongkan have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Xiaolongkan 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 Xiaolongkan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Xiaolongkan is inspected around three times per year on average.
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