Canvass
Oct 7, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
The Egg Roll Factory LLC
3652 W Chicago Ave
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Quick Answers
- When was The Egg Roll Factory LLC last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 7, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Out of Business”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 6 inspections on record, from Sep 12, 2024 to Oct 7, 2026.
- Has The Egg Roll Factory LLC ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 12, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
6 inspectionsComplaint
Oct 5, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 5, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 12, 2025
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 35Food temperature
Official Wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s Notes
3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS. OBSERVED CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER OF STILL WATER. ALSO, FOUND RAW, PACKAGED BEEF SITTING ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
6-202.13: OBSERVED A LARGE RODENT STICKY TRAP ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STICKY TRAP, ONLY USE PRODUCTS FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY, AND REFRAIN FROM STORING ON MENTIONED SURFACES.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
4-201.11: OBSERVED THE HAND SOAP DISPENSER IN POOR CONDITION IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, FOUND A BOWL OF SOAP WITH A SPOON BEING USED AS A SOAP DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SOAP DISPENSER 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s Notes
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s Notes
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 1, 2025
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 8Handwashing
Official Wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS. OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES HANDLE RAW MEAT AND THEN PREPARE FOOD ORDERS AND TAKE ORDERS BY TOUCHING THE REGISTER AND THEN PREPARING FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS. EMPLOYEES WASHED THEIR HANDS WHEN NOTIFIED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 22Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND RIB (82.4F) AND GYRO (74.3F) PREMADE EGG ROLLS OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCS FOOD IN COLD HOLDING UNITS TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0°F OR BELOW, UNTIL FOOD ITEMS ARE READY TO BE COOKED. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $90. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 35Food temperature
Official Wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS. OBSERVED CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER OF STILL WATER. ALSO, FOUND RAW, PACKAGED BEEF SITTING ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON SITE. FOUND DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON THE FLOOR: IN THE CREVICES OF THE WALL BASES NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND FRONT SERVICE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE WAREWASHING SINK, SURROUNDING ALL THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. ASLO, FOUND RAT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF A CAN OF NACHO CHEESE ON A SHELF UNDER A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE HAND SOAP DISPENSER IN POOR CONDITION IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, FOUND A BOWL OF SOAP WITH A SPOON BEING USED AS A SOAP DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SOAP DISPENSER 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DRIED FLOUR, PASTE RESIDUE ON THE TOP OF THE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM WAREWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MORE FREQUENTLY 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 1, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK SIGNAGE INFORMING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS PROVIDED AT THE FRONT AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND REAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER TO BE MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER IN EACH ITEM OF EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA (GRIDDLE, STOVETOP, DEEP FRYERS) TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 33Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED COOKED BEEF IN THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER TO BE COVERED BY CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERBED GAP AT REAR EXTERIOR SCREEN DOOR, EXTERIOR OPENING UNPROTECTED AGAINST ENTRY OF RODENTS AND INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GAP(S) IN EXTERIOR DOORS OR OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED FROM ENTRY BY PESTS.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 12, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 33Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED REAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS, INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.4F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER AND CEASE USE OF COOLER FOR COLD-HOLDING UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. COOLER TAGGED WITH INFORMATION TO CONTACT CDPH PRIOR TO USE ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK SIGNAGE INFORMING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS PROVIDED AT THE FRONT AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 22Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER: RAW CHICKEN AT 62.0F, COOKED RICE AT 47.8F, COOKED SHRIMP AT 50.1F, RAW BEEF AT 48.0F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 35.0 LBS OF FOOD VALUED APPROXIMATELY $110.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND REAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER TO BE MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER IN EACH ITEM OF EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERBED GAP AT REAR EXTERIOR SCREEN DOOR, EXTERIOR OPENING UNPROTECTED AGAINST ENTRY OF RODENTS AND INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GAP(S) IN EXTERIOR DOORS OR OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED FROM ENTRY BY PESTS.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA (GRIDDLE, STOVETOP, DEEP FRYERS) TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 12, 2024 · Original Source