Lan's Asian Bistro

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 1, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Oct 4, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.11 observed frozen chicken stored in plastic grocery bags inside of the chest freezer. Management instructed to store food in a food-grade storage bag or container.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered waste receptacle inside of the employee washroom. Management instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.14 observed no self-closing door device installed on the employee washroom door. Management instructed to install.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed excessive clutter in the food prep area and dry storage room. Management instructed to remove unused items to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Sep 27, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises for food handling employees. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for all food-handling employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 20 rat droppings on the floor of the food prep area next to the ice machine and the floor in the dry storage room. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from the premises. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed live moths and larvae inside of the storage containers of sugar and rice in the dry storage area. Management discarded all of the food inside of the affected storage containers. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed frozen chicken stored in plastic grocery bags inside of the chest freezer. Management instructed to store food in a food-grade storage bag or container.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle inside of the employee washroom. Management instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing door device installed on the employee washroom door. Management instructed to install.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in the food prep area and dry storage room. Management instructed to remove unused items to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2584644 on 11/6/23 not corrected: 58 - observed no allergen training certificates on site at the inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates to complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

4. Aug 7, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Nov 6, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink located in bar. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Unable to locate grease trap connected to 3 compartment sink and dish machine in rear dish area. Instructed to install in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unused low temperature dish machine located in rear dish area. Instructed to either repair and maintain in working order or remove from premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on hood filters. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1 food employee without food handler training. Instructed all food employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certifcates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Oct 30, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink located in bar. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observe no metal stem thermometer on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and miantain on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermomter inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Unable to locate grease trap connected to 3 compartment sink and dish machine in rear dish area. Instructed to install in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outdoor dumpster overflowing with garbage and unable to have lid close tightly. Instructed to correct and maintain dumpster so that lid shuts tightly. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unused low temperature dish machine located in rear dish area. Instructed to either repair and maintain in working order or remove from premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on hood filters. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1 food employee without food handler training. Instructed all food employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certifcates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Oct 20, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

8. Oct 11, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

9. Feb 23, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food bins in dry storage area without labels. Must label all foods that are not in original packaging.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

10. Sep 7, 2021 Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises. Instructed manager must provide an employee health policy on premises. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      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: No vomit and diarrhea cleaning procedure on premises. Instructed manager must provide a vomit and diarrhea cleaning procedure with all necessary items as outlined in policy on premises. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight pink build up inside ice machine. Must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside stand up 1-door prep cooler. Must provide a working thermometer inside said cooler.

      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 1/2 inch gap at rear exit/entrance door sweeps. Must rodent proof said doors.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located at ice machine water line. Must provide and make visible a backflow prevention device for ice machine.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No food allergen certificate on premises for food manager. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates on premises.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Aug 10, 2021 No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations