#1 Chop Suey
7342 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
Restaurant ZIP 60649 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jan 28, 2026
#1 Chop Suey was last inspected on January 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
January 28, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
2 paperwork-
PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed 3 out of 6 food handlers without proof of food handler training. Instructed to meet requirement for all food handlers.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the food service sanitation managers on site without the allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement for all food service sanitation managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed some dry storage containers without the common name of the food on the container and spices out of the original containers without the name of the spice on the storage container located by the wok station. Instructed to provide proper labels for all foods out of the original packaging.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 30 rodent droppings in the basin of the utility sink that is located in the rear, about 30 rodent droppings in the far right corner under the 3 compartment sink, about 30 rodent droppings on the dry storage shelves on top of the containers stored on the shelves, about 20 rodent droppings under the customer service counter on the lower shelves and about 20 rodent droppings on the lower shelf of the prep table that is located by the smoothie prep cooler. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed bowls used to scoop food from the container being stored directly into the container. Instructed to not store any utensil to scoop foods inside of the food containers.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed wall coving missing in various areas under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to replace coving and make said areas smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed 3 out of 6 food handlers without proof of food handler training. Instructed to meet requirement for all food handlers.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the food service sanitation managers on site without the allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement for all food service sanitation managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed some dry storage containers without the common name of the food on the container and spices out of the original containers without the name of the spice on the storage container located by the wok station. Instructed to provide proper labels for all foods out of the original packaging.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 30 rodent droppings in the basin of the utility sink that is located in the rear, about 30 rodent droppings in the far right corner under the 3 compartment sink, about 30 rodent droppings on the dry storage shelves on top of the containers stored on the shelves, about 20 rodent droppings under the customer service counter on the lower shelves and about 20 rodent droppings on the lower shelf of the prep table that is located by the smoothie prep cooler. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed bowls used to scoop food from the container being stored directly into the container. Instructed to not store any utensil to scoop foods inside of the food containers.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed wall coving missing in various areas under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to replace coving and make said areas smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed 3 out of 6 food handlers without proof of food handler training. Instructed to meet requirement for all food handlers.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the food service sanitation managers on site without the allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement for all food service sanitation managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surface of the fryer and stove to remove grease. Instructed to clean/paint the shelves inside of the walk-in cooler where rusted. Instructed to clean the bottom area of the steamtable to remove particles.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: The food handler training certificates on premises are expired; instructed to have all food handlers obtain valid certificates.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training certificate; instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Some food items stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer; instructed to elevate food items six inches from the floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths found on prep table; instructed to store in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up on the ceiling of the walk-in freezer; instructed to remove and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean exterior surface of stove to remove grease.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor under the fryer to remove grease.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label bulk storage container with name of product.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 20 mice droppings scattered on the floor and rolling racks in the rear , 30 mice droppings on the floor in the wash room, 30 mice droppings on the floor in the hot water tank room. Must remove and detail clean. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean prep table and prep cooler where smoothes are prepared, clean the interior of the prep cooler at the wok station and clean storage shelving to remove spills and debris.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors through out need detail cleaning to remove debris, grease and/or spills.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dust on the hood above cooking eqipment. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager that all food handlers must comply and maintain current food handler certificates as required or citations will follow.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager that all city certified manager must have and maintain thier allergen training as required or citation will follow.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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