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Jiang Niu Bbq House

2300-2304 S Archer Ave, Chicago 60616 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Feb 26, 2026

10

Inspections on record

3

Times passed

4

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 26, 2026

  1. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALKIN 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.
  2. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
  4. #57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
  5. #59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM FEBRUARY 19, 2026 AS INSTRUCTED. #38 EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. 80 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND IN CLOSET NEXT TO WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION 7-42-090 ISSUED FOR VIOLATION PENALTY. DROPPINGS REMOVED AT ONCE. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Feb 26, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 19, 2026ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 17, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 15, 2025CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 4, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 28, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 2, 2023Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 26, 2023ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 22, 2020LicensePass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 30, 2020LicenseNo EntryRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Jiang Niu Bbq House — questions

Did Jiang Niu Bbq House pass its last health inspection?
Jiang Niu Bbq House at 2300-2304 S Archer Ave was inspected on Feb 26, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 10 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Jiang Niu Bbq House?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINAT
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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