Pass

Chop Suey City

3825 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Nov 18, 2025

Chop Suey City was last inspected on November 18, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

November 18, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on floors in food prep. Instructed to remove.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of grease buildup on sides of cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase with excessive grease accumulation. Wall next to freezer with food splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed a missing light shield above prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed manager with no proof of allergen training. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers complete training.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge with foodservice manager training at time of inspection.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed fly paper hanging in dry storage area. Instructed peron in charge to remove and only use devices installed by licensed pest control company.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up on interior of microwave in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris on shelves inside walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at the inspection. Instructed person in charge that certified manager, in addition to original certificate, is required on site at all times tcs foods (chicken, rice, shrimp) are being prepared and served. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Basin of handwash sink in prep area not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain same

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor under wok line and along wallbase with excessive grease accumulation. Wall behind 3-comparment sink and handwash sink not clean, debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Found front exterior door with approximately 1/4"-1/2" gap on bottom right, and rear exterior door with approximately 1/4"-1/2" gap on bottom left side. Instructed to repair/replace to make tight fitting and prevent pest entry, maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found broken equipment stored in prep area, and items stored on floor in dining area. Instructed to remove broken/unused equipment and to elevate items at least 6" off floor for ease of cleaning. Maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found multiple stained ceiling tiles in dining area. Instructed to replace and maintain. Found cardboard lined on floors in prep area. Instructed to remove and maintain for smooth surface and ease of cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found accumulated food debris on prep shelves, on floor underneath cooking equipment, and on exterior of cooking equipment in prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain all of the above.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found soiled mop propped outside. Instructed to hang to dry while not in use, maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of current allergen training on site. Instructed to provide and maintain on site for verification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers not labeled. Inst to label with common name

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Cracked dry storage containers. Instd to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Entire wok line with excessive grease/food debris accumulation. Exterior of all storage containers not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed procedures for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea but missing some necessary items and a disinfectant rated for notovirus, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a gap under the front door at this time, instructed to provide new door strip to make the door tight fitting, and prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear microwave interior, also the upright fruit freezer not clean,instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front dining area ceiling vents duaty, instructed to remove the dust. Also clean walls and ceiling tiles in rear kitchen, or repaint.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide.priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure for vomit and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to provide. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage on hand sink in kitchen or washbowl sinks in restrooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cleaning procedure for utensils. Observed food handler brush off utensil using steel wool, rinse, then store on drying rack. Instructed must follow proper procedure for washing, rinsing and sanitizing all utensils and or cooking equipment. Demonstrated proper set up for 3 compartment sink with management. Operator washed, rinsed, and sanitized all utensils and equipment on drying rack during inspection. Manager corrected on site. Priority violation. 7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods at improper temperatures in coolers and on counters of kittchen: pork @54.7, shrimp egg roll mix @50.0, shrimp egg rolls @56.7, raw eggs @ 55.0, and beef @84.2. Must keep all tcs foods at 41 degrees or lower at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 45lbs denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates total cost of discarded food to be $100. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods without proper discard date marking.instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in all refrigerators. Instructed to provide properly working thermometers in all refrigeration units.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed gap at bottom of exterior door in rear of facility. Instructed to have a tight fitting door and close gap to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on counters. Instructed manager to properly store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive debris on floors of employee and customer restroom. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training certificates on site. Instructed to provide for all food employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training on site.instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door cooler storage racks rusty, instructed to remove the rust.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.