#1 Chop Suey
4307 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago 60641
Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.
The whole record
- Pass50%
- Conditional0%
- Fail50%
- PassSep 4, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- 35
Approved thawing methods used
Observed frozen meat thawing in a plastic container in the food prep area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Observed cardboard used as liner on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
- 57
All food employees have food handler training
Observed no food handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.
- 35
- FailAug 24, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
- 2
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
Observed facility without a valid city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate posted onsite for food employees. Manager only had the photocopy posted. Informed person in charge city of Chicago original food service certificate must be posted along with the certified manager on site when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are stored. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
- 35
Approved thawing methods used
Observed frozen meat thawing in a plastic container in the food prep area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inadequate insect control, found about 3-5 live roaches scattered through out dish and prep area. Instructed to eliminate insect activity in all affected areas, pest control service is recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Observed cardboard used as liner on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
- 57
All food employees have food handler training
Observed no food handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.
- 2
- PassApr 24, 2025License Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- 57
All food employees have food handler training
2-102.13 observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
- 57
- FailMar 20, 2025LicenseRisk 1 (High)
- 3
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued
- 5
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Observed no written policy on site with blood pathogen clean-up kit priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
- 23
Proper date marking and disposition
Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods (shrimp, chicken, beef, dumplings, egg rolls) not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
- 36
Thermometers provided & accurate
Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in coolers and display coolers. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.
- 37
Food properly labeled; original container
Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (flour, rice, and sugar). Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Observed plastic grocery bags being used to store multiple food items in walk-in freezer, in rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to use food grade bags or containers to store food items and maintain.
- 48
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Observed facility without a chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observed faucet leaking at front prep hand washing sink and three compartment sink. Instructed to repair leaking faucets.
- 53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Observed toilet room door in prep area to not be self closing. Instructed to install a self closing device and maintain at all times
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Observed insufficient lighting in the kitchen area. Instructed to repair.
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- 3
Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.
On the street
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What it gets cited for
- 554×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- 574×
All food employees have food handler training
- 473×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- 352×
Approved thawing methods used
- 392×
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- 492×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- 21×
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
- 381×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.
Source
Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 3015442 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.