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Quick Answers
When was Oriental Chop Suey last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 14, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
8 inspections on record, from Aug 13, 2024 to Oct 14, 2026.
Has Oriental Chop Suey ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 13, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
8 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 14, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT, DUST, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 14, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 6, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND CONDIMENT SQUEEZE BOTTLES AT THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIFFERENT LIQUID SUBSTANCES AND IS NOT IDENTIFIED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BOTTLES AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
FOUND 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA ON THE WALLS, CEILING, SHELVING, CONTAINERS AND STOCK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
FOUND FOOD HANDLER AND EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT, DUST, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
FOUND THE PICTURES ON THE WALLS, THE WALLS, CEILING AND LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DIRT, DUST, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE LIGHTING IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA TO BE VERY DIM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 6, 2026 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Sep 25, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 25, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 5, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s 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.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
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.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Aug 12, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ONE SMALL MOUSE DEAD INSIDE OF A TRAP IN THE REAR BOILER ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
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.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s 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.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 9, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 9, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 2, 2025
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s 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.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s 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.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
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.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS INSIDE OF TWO DOOR LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
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.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s 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.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATIONS FOR COOKS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED CERTIFICATIONS AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
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.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
FAUCET IN BATHROOM IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
HOOD VENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECGT AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.