Pass

Lanzhou Noodles

2247 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 25, 2026

Lanzhou Noodles was last inspected on February 25, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

February 25, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed some unnecessary items in the basement; instructed to remove to avoid clutter.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a new slicer on a prep table in the basement. Slicer has not been used. Instructed that an exposed handsink is needed in the basement if slicer is going to be used in the basement for handwashing. Sink must have hot and cold running water, soap and drying device. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Manager states that she will move it to the kitchen area.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found mouse droppings on the floor of the basement along the wall, inside of the small storage room in the basement on the ledge and shelf and in the kitchen on the floor by the large mixer. Instructed to clean all areas and remove. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued. Recommended pest control company service prior to reinspection next week.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the shelves inside of the walk-in cooler in need of cleaning; clean shelves. Clean inside of refrigeration units and freezers where needed.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor in the basement and kitchen where droppings located. Instructed to clean the floor drain under the cooking equipment in the kitchen and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some holes in the concrete of the basement floor; instructed to seal holes where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two floor drains in the basement with no cover; instructed to provide a cover for the floor drains.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some unnecessary items in the basement; instructed to remove to avoid clutter.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear exterior at back door with boxes on the ground. Instructed to clean and remove.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the food prep/ dishwashing area. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed two dead roaches on the floor under the wok equipment under the ventilation hood. Instructed to remove, clean, and maintain.

      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 3 freezer units and boxes of food stored on shelving units under two wastewater pipes in the basement food storage area. Instructed to relocate food items, so that they are not under the wastewater lines, or encase the wastewater pipes and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under the dishwashing machine and under the cooking equipment under the ventilation hood with slight debris build and grease. Also, observed the floor drains in the rear food prep area with slight food buid up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two blown out lightbulbs under the ventilation hood. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.