Haidilao Hot Pot Chicago Inc

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 12, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

     Inspector’s note: Found the self serve station not protected from possible contamination. Condiments, fruit and cooked vegetables were found at this unit and were not protected from possible contamination as required with appropriate sneeze guards or covers at front or sides of units. Instructed to provide. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued for food requirements.

     Official wording (code 15)

     Food separated and protected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floor drain at the three comp sink in the dishwashing area in need of cleaning; clean drain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Mar 13, 2025 Conditional

   Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-201.11: observed leaks from the sanitizer dispenser above the three compartment sink and in the cord under the three compartment sink. Creating a pool of water on the floor. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

3. Jan 30, 2025 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaks from the sanitizer dispenser above the three compartment sink and in the cord under the three compartment sink. Creating a pool of water on the floor. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Upon arrival, observed no certified food manager on site, while open and operating. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times while foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Apr 29, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed an inaccessible handwashing sink in the dishwashing area and another handwashing sink the food prep area where the hot foods are cooked. The sink near the dishwashing area had a bin inside the sink and stacked dishwasher racks in front of the sink. The handwashing sink in the food prep area had a cart filled with food items in front of the sink. Instructed to keep all handwashing sinks clear, so that they are accessible at all times for employee use. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c), citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bowls and plates stored under the rear food prep tables throughout the rear prep area not inverted. Instructed to invert all tableware to avoid contamination and maintain.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site, while open and operating. Only observed national certificate from servsafe with exam date of 01/23/2024. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate posted at all times while open and operating. Please review comments on how to obtain the city of chicago food service manager certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no previous inspection summary report posted on site from 12/11/2023, report #2586723. Observed summary report from 04/18/2022 and 04/27/2022 posted.instructed must post most recent summary report for public view. Issued new summary report and posted for public view. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-010(b), citation issued

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

5. Dec 11, 2023 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected: #25 observed no disclosure/reminder for consumer advisory on menu presented for all animal food products that can be ordered raw or undercooked (ex: beef steaks). Facility has use of electronic menus due to health concerns, instructed to provide consumer advisory on all menus (print and electronic). Priority violation #7-42-090. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on filters in hood system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen certificate on site for certified manager. Instructed person in charge that all certified managers are required to obtain allergen training and retain certificate on site for review.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Dec 4, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure/reminder for consumer advisory on menu presented for all animal food products that can be ordered raw or undercooked (ex: beef steaks). Facility has use of electronic menus due to health concerns, instructed to provide consumer advisory on all menus (print and electronic). Priority foundation violation #7-38-005

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible test strips/testing device on site to adequately measure the utensil surface temperature (160f) after the final rinse for high temp dish machine. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on filters in hood system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen certificate on site for certified manager. Instructed person in charge that all certified managers are required to obtain allergen training and retain certificate on site for review.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Aug 18, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Hand washing sign need at bar handsink instructed to install and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw fish in reach in cooler still in reduced oxygen packaging. Packaging must be removed from fish in rop prior to thawing under refrigeration or running water.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be kept in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing at front bar area to remove dark spots. Instructed to correct.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: All door handles at reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove any build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Leak at 1 comp sink in soup prep area. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors under front 3 comp sink in bar area in need of cleaning to remove build up. Floor in to go area in need of cleaning to remove all food spills from floor and drain. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Apr 27, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all build up instructed to clean and maintian.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Manager on duty with city of chicago sanitation certificate in need of allergen certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Oct 12, 2021 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed chopsticks being preset on the tables with protection from possible contamination. Instructed to not preset chopsticks or set the chopsticks upon customer arrival or protect chopsticks from any possible contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the gender-neutral and women's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

10. Dec 8, 2020 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

11. Oct 26, 2020 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations