Chengdu Impression Sichuan Restaurant

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Nov 25, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dead pest acitivty on premises in prep area near dishmachine, in men's restroom, and in bar area under liquor shelving. Instructed to remove, detail clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Noted continued non-compliance from report #2619319 conducted on 06/17/25. Previous core violations not corrected: #37. Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging. #51. Observed water in the main prep area handwashing sink not draining. Person in charge was advised to unclog sink as a possible solution. Instructed to correct issue and maintain at all times. #55. Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

2. Jun 17, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water in the main prep area handwashing sink slowly draining. Person in charge was advised to unclog sink as a possible solution. Instructed to correct issue and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed used aprons, rugs, mop and a container of used cooking oil stored outside near rear exit door. Instructed to remove and to only leave items without food residue awaiting regularly scheduled pickup items outside prior to pickup.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Jun 4, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

4. Nov 5, 2024 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13----peeling plastic on metal prep coolers. Must remove all peeling plastic.----must not use cardboard inside coolers or freezers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

5. Oct 3, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13----peeling plastic on metal prep coolers. Must remove all peeling plastic.----must not use cardboard inside coolers or freezers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

6. Sep 25, 2024 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   2 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e)--- some interior areas of the ice machine including the interior door of machine dirty, in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation #60 not corrected from report #2602981 on 9-17-24--the previous core violations not corrected from report #2578512 on 7-11-23..#39- food containers stored on floor in prep, storage and walk-in cooler. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor..#47- noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves throughout. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.#49- instructed to detail clean the service prep cooler with food spills, counter tops of the hot holding containers, all cooking equipment and around the service coolers with dirt, food particle, grease.#55-instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout the kitchen prep and dish washing area especially along wall base and underneath cooking equipment with thick, grease, dirt and spills.#56- noted heavy dirt and grease…

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: : 3-304.12--- knives on the cooks line improperly stored between dirty equipment and coolers. Must properly store.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: : 4-101.19---- must not use milk crates as a means of shelving for all stored items throughout the facility. All floors must be accessible for cleaning and monitoring at all times.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: : 4-602.13--- all shelving throughout the entire facility with dirt and food debris. Must clean and maintain.----peeling plastic on metal prep and storage tables. Must remove all peeling plastic.----must not use cardboard as liner for shelving inside coolers or freezers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: : 6-201.11--- noted blackened moldy wall caulking at the three compartment sink. Must replace.----dirty floor drain under the dish washing machine. Must clean and maintain. 6-501.114--- all stored items on the rear outdoor walkway ie: wood, plastic crates, unused equipment must be removed from the premises to prevent rodent harboring.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Sep 17, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   7 critical12 general3 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge during the inspection does not have a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No written employee health policy on site for all employees. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted the kitchen hand washing sink not accessible for use. Sink was covered/wrapped in a large plastic garbage bag. Must be accessible at all times. Employee removed the bag. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted no soap available at the kitchen hand washing sink. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) see the above violation #10 for citation.

     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: Noted the low temperature chlorine chemical dish washing machine without any attached sanitizer, not saniting while pot,pans and dishes where being washed. Instructed to provide sanitizer for the machine. Use the three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize. Machine tagged held for inspection and must not use until sanitizer provide for the machine and properly sanitizing to 100 ppm chlorine. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Some interior areas of the ice machine including the interior door of machine dirty, in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted various prepared tcs foods such as cooked shrimp and cooked rice throughout the walk-in cooler not properly date labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. No labels or dates on any foods. All discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Open bulk containers of sauces and assorted foods without lids on storage shelves in the kitchen and inside the walk-in cooler. Must cover/protect.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: All pre-set tablewares on dining room tables must be protected from contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths on prep surfaces left from the previous days service. All soiled wiping cloths must be stored properly with dirty linens and active wiping cloths stored in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Knives on the cooks line improperly stored between dirty equipment and coolers. Must properly store.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: To go food containers at the server station must be stored inverted to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of shelving for all stored items throughout the facility. All floors must be accessible for cleaning and monitoring at all times.

     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 shelving throughout the entire facility with dirt and food debris. Must clean and maintain.----peeling plastic on metal prep and storage tables. Must remove all peeling plastic.----must not use cardboard as liner for shelving inside coolers or freezers.----extremely dirty mop sink. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers noted extremely dirty. Must clean and maintain.----exterior of the ice machine dirty. Must 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: Noted blackened moldy wall caulking at the three compartment sink. Must replace.----dirty floor drain under the dish washing machine. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: All stored items on the rear outdoor walkway ie: wood, plastic crates, unused equipment must be removed from the premises to prevent rodent harboring.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted employees personal belonging being stored in the dry food storage room. Must provide adequate storage away from food and food contact items for employees personal belongings.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2578512 on 7-11-23. #37- noted bulk food items stored inside containers at the food prep/dry storage not properly labeled. Instructed management that all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with content's name including inside the walk in cooler.#39- food containers stored on floor in prep, storage and walk-in cooler. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.#47- noted assorted food items inside service coolers, walk in cooler and refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.#47- noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves throughout. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.#49- instructed to detail clean the service prep cooler with food spills,…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted on the premises or such a person on site during the entire inspection while tcs foods were being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training or certificates for all employees. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Summary report posted on 7-11-23 from report #2578512 not posted at this time of inspection. Summary noted in a folder with other assorted paperwork. Reviewed the summary report must be posted at all times in public view to the establishments customers. Todays summary posted. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

8. Jul 11, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical12 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted no soap at kitchen hand wash sinks. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted no paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation#7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Consolidated with above citation.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted bulk food items stored inside containers at the food prep/dry storage not properly labeled. Instructed management that all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name including inside the walk in cooler.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor in prep, storage and walk-in cooler. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area and dining area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside service coolers, walk in cooler and refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves through out. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the chest freezer. Instructed to defrost, 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: Instructed to detail clean the service prep cooler with food spills, counter tops of the hot holding containers, all cooking equipment and around the service coolers with dirt, food particle, grease.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Noted leaking piping at the bottom u-joint of the women bathroom hand washing sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout the kitchen prep and dish washing area especially along wall base and underneath cooking equipment with thick, grease, dirt and spills.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted cooking stoves at the kitchen not under the exhaust ventilation hood system. Instructed to have all cooking stoves and grills under the exhaust hood.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Sep 20, 2022 Pass

   License · Pass

   8 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Front exit/entrance door with a torn rodent-proof strip on the bottom threshold and an open 1/2 inch gap. Must replace the strip and provide a tight-fitting seal.

     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: Inoperable attached sink stoppers on the kitchen three-compartment sink. Must repair or provide proper stoppers for the sink.

     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 raw wooden shelving in the utility service sink closet must be painted/sealed.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a visible backflow prevention device on the ice machine.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: All unused unnecessary items on the rear walkway to the garbage area such as a bbq grill must be removed to prevent rodent harboring.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Holes in walls and peeling wallpaper in the north washroom.----must not use expanding spray foam as sealant for crevices in walls in the dry storage room. Must repair all to be smooth and cleanable.-----must provide a smooth, cleanable ceiling above the ice machine and tall reach-in cooler located near the dry storage room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Inoperable ventilation in the north washroom. Must repair/replace.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield or shatter proof bulb for the inside light in the walk-in cooler.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used