House of Wah Sun
3234 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
Restaurant ZIP 60618 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 10, 2026
House of Wah Sun was last inspected on September 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
September 10, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Obsered serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed exposed handwashing sink in front prep area draining slow. Must repair and maintain at all times. Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink in rear dishwashing area. Must repair and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
8 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled with the product common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed employees not wearing hair restrains when food is being prepared and served. Must wear hair restraint at all times when food is prepared and served.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in rear kitchen food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Obsered serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of ice build up inside meat chest freezers. Must remove ice and clean chest freezes.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed exposed handwashing sink in front prep area draining slow. Must repair and maintain at all times. Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink in rear dishwashing area. Must repair and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris on walls and ceiling in rear kitchen food preparation area. Must clean and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from inspection report#2625704 on 10/21/26. #39. Observed boxes of raw meat stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to elvate boxes of meat at least six inches above the floor to protect from contamination or provide more storage or shelving #47. Observed aluminum foil being used as a liner on the shelving underneath prep table in the main cooking area. Instructed to remove or replace with a material that is smooth and easily cleanable. #55. Observed dirt and food debris on walls and ceiling in rear kitchen food preparation area. Must clean and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge unable to provide food handler certificates for the require employees. Instructed above that all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of raw meat stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to elvate boxes of meat at least six inches above the floor to protect from contamination or provide more storage or shelving.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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: Observed aluminum foil being used as a liner on the shelving underneath prep table in the main cooking area. Instructed to remove or replace with a material that is smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must remove and clean dust and food residue accumulation from shelving in the main cooking area and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Noted a container of frozen mushroom on prep table by the dish washing area defrosting. Discussed with management the different methods of defrosting food:- either under cold running water of inside the refrigeration unit. Product was still frozen.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas. Not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted low water pressure at the rear exposed handwashing sink with leaking pipe at the bottom of sink. Instructed to repair and maintain and increase water pressure to meet city code requirements.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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: Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage in the reach-in cooler.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing floor baseboard tiles underneath 3 compartment sink in rear dishwashing area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at all handsinks (prep areas,dishwashing area).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Instructed management to install a handwashing sink accessible to the main cooking wok prep area with hot and cold running water, supplied with soap and hand papertowels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear dishwashing 3-compartment sink left and middle sink stoppers not working.instructed to provide and maintain adequate working sink stoppers for the dishwashing 3-compartment sink.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at drain pipe underneath the middle compartment of the rear dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leaks and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located at coffee hot water dispenser. Must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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