RestaurantLicence 2423951

Oriental Chop Suey

1820 W 95th St, Chicago 60643

Latest verdictFailOct 6, 2026 · 7 days ago

Inspections21since Sep 15, 2015

Fail rate30.0%6 of 20 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

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

Pass60%
Conditional10%
Fail30%

21 inspections from 2015 to 2026 · hover a mark

20172019202120232025

FailOct 6, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Found condiment squeeze bottles at the cooking equipment with different liquid substances and is not identified. Instructed to label bottles and maintain.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  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
3. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  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.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Found the storage racks inside the walk in cooler with dirt, dust, food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  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.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found water-stained ceiling tiles in the customer's waiting and side storage area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles. Maintain same.
7. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Found the lighting in the side storage area to be very dim. Instructed to provide adequate lighting per city code and maintain.
No verdictSep 25, 2026Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
PassFeb 5, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  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.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  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.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Water-stained ceiling tiles in the customer's waiting area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles. Maintain same.
4. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  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.
PassAug 12, 2025ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed one small mouse dead inside of a trap in the rear boiler room area. Instructed to remove.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  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.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  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.
4. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  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.
PassMay 9, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailMay 2, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  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.
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  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.
3. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  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.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food spillage and debris inside of two door lower reach in cooling unit across from cooking equipment. Instructed to clean inside and maintain.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  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.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  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.
7. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  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.
8. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed expired food handlers certifications for cooks. Instructed to obtain updated certifications and provide on site.
9. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  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.
PassAug 13, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  All bulk food items must be stored in clean containers with commodity name. Instructed to correct and maintain
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Rear door not rodent proofed. Instructed to correct and maintain.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  All glue boards in need of replacing. Some are damaged with water and grease correct and maintain.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Rubber gaskets in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  New cutting boards needed. Observed worn cutting boards with dark color and cuts. Instructed to replace and maintain.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food spills. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
7. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  All door handles to reach in coolers and walk in cooler in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
8. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Faucet in bathroom is leaking. Instructed to correct and maintain.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors, walls and ceiling in need of cleaning to remove all food spills, grease and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
10. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Hood vent in need of cleaning to remove all grease and dust build up. Instructed to correcgt and maintain.
PassJul 13, 2023Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailJun 27, 2023ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on bottom of prep tables, rolling carts, on shelving units and floor under shelving units in prep, dry storage, front counter and furnace room areas. Observed several flying insects in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed bulk containers not covered in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to cover all bulk containers to protect from contamination.
3. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep table. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed open cooked chicken stored in grocery bags inside reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to properly store food in food storage bags or containers.
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed accumulated food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, prep tables, steam tables, rolling carts, shelivng units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
6. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leaking faucet on hand washing sink in washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed accumulated food debris and grease buildup on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed openings in walls along baseboards in washroom, rear storage and along ceiling in furnace room. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls and ceilings in all areas.
PassFeb 8, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed bulk containers not covered in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to cover all bulk containers to protect from contamination.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed soiled cardboard used as liner on floor and shelving units. Instructed manager to remove. All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleanable.
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, holding units, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed accumulated food debris and grease buildup on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed unused articles and equipment in furnace room and rear storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.
6. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no valid food handler training for employees. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.
7. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no valid allergen training for certified manager. Instructed manager to provide allergen training.
FailJan 25, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Approved thawing methods used
  Oserved shrimp and beef improperly thawing at room temperature in rear storage area. Instructed manager to properly thaw food under refrigeration, cold rinning water or part of cooking process.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed over 100 mice droppings scattered inside cabinet under hand washing sink in washroom, on floor along walls and corners in prep area, rear storage area, furnace room, shelving units in dry storage, bottom of prep tables. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
3. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed condiments stored on floor behind front counter. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor. Observed bulk containers not covered in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to cover all bulk containers to protect from contamination.
4. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep table. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed soiled cardboared used as liner on floor and shelving units. Instructed manager to remove. All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleanable.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, holding units, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed unused articles and equipment in furnace room and rear storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed accumulated food debris and grease buildup on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
9. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no valid food handler training for employees. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.
10. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no valid allergen training for certified manager. Instructed manager to provide allergen training.
PassMay 12, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed extensive amount of items stacked on floor in storage area and throughout prep area. Instructed person in charge to organize and elevate all items at least six inches from floor and maintain at all times.
2. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed filters above wok cooking station to be excessively soiled with oil and condensation. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
PassFeb 9, 2021Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk container of flour not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
2. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
4. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
FailFeb 2, 2021ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk container of flour not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed over 50 mice droppings scattered inside cabinet under hand washing sink in washroom. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
3. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
5. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device on washroom door.
6. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
PassJan 30, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Exterior of prep cooler not clean. Instructed to clean/maintin.
ConditionalApr 26, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed to manager to provide employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-010
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed cooked pasta and other food items stored in grocery bags in reach-in coolers. Instructed to provide food grade bags and/or containers for food storage.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dust buildup on ceiling fan and walls in prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
5. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Previous core violation not corrected from report #2243390 on 12-11-18:58-manager with no allergen awareness-instructed all managers with city of Chicago food sanitatiion certificate must have allergen awareness. Priority foundation citation issued 7-42-090
ConditionalDec 11, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  No employee health policy for employees. Instructed manager to provide . Priority foundation. No citation
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  No employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation.
3. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed metal stem thermonter not in good repair and unable to calibrate. Instructed to replace with adequate metal stem food thermometer. No citation
4. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed foods in dry storage containers ,( cornstarch,flour,etc) not labeled . Instructed to label
5. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Manager with no allergen awareness. Instructed all managers with city of Chicago food sanitation certificate must have allergen awareness.
PassFeb 22, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Interior of coolers not clean.must clean/maintain.
2. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Observed exterior of garbage cans in prep area not clean/maintain of debris. Also mop bucket.must clean/maintain.
PassApr 13, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailApr 6, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 18
  No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
  Observed approximately 30 mouse droppings on the shelf under the prep table in the kitchen and on the bottom shelf of the shelving unit next to the back door. Also observed a 1 1/2 inch opening at the bottom of the back exterior door. Instructed to clean and sanitize the areas with mouse droppings. Provide additional pest control to eliminate the pest activity and to seal the opening at the back door. Serious violation 7-38-020
2. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Observed raw wood at the back door threshold and the front prep table next to the fryers. Instructed to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
3. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Observed the exterior of food containers, the lower shelf under the prep table and the lower shelf of the shelving unit at the back door with accumulated food splash. Instructed to clean and maintain the exterior of all food containers and shelves.
PassSep 15, 2015LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 30
  Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
  Instructed to store all frozen products inside the freezers in food gradeable freezer bags.
2. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Instructed to remove the rust from the storage racks and prep tables in the walk in cooler and prep area. Maintain same.
3. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Instructed to remove the excess ice build up from the chest reach in freezers. Maintain same.
4. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Instructed to clean and maintain the storage racks in the prep and walk in cooler and the interior of the cooking equipment.
5. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Instructed to detail clean and maintain the floors under/around the cooking equipment, sinks and in the corners.
6. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Instructed to fix the leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Maintain same.
7. 43
  Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
  Instructed to store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5517×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
4912×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
389×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
566×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
476×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
375×
Food properly labeled; original container
415×
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
394×
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

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 2423951 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.