Lan Kwai Fong Bar & Grill
2428-2436 S Wallace St, Chicago, IL 60616
Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Nov 12, 2025
Lan Kwai Fong Bar & Grill was last inspected on November 12, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
November 12, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 paperwork-
PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in bar prep area not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Food handler obtained hand soap for hand sink during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: "observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings on the floor of the front bar area . Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted and service area and stored on floor in dining, prep, and storage areas. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (chicken, pork rice, etc) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in the front food prep area with a leak at the cold knob base. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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 an accumulation of dust, dirt and debris on floor in food service prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas under and around all cooking and non cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the hood ventilation system with a build up of of dirt and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination of foods being prepared in the area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine in area without drainage for runoff. Instructed person in charge to move machine to provide drainage for ice machine hose.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris and grime in all floor drains throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site for certified managers. Instructed person in charge that all certified managers are required to obtain allergen training and retain certificates on site for review.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.