Pass

Cafe Hoang

1063-1065 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 23, 2026

Cafe Hoang was last inspected on October 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

October 23, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

5 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates and bowls on shelves at the kitchen prep and dry storage areas not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates and bowl 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 torn rubber gasket inside the door of the walk in freezer at the kitchen prep. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and food particles on prep table and underneath meat slicer at the prep area. Instructed to 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 heavy clutter basement food/dry storage area on shelves and inside the dry storage room. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pest.

    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

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed pots and pans stored on the floor throughout rear prep area under three compartment sink and in front of cooking equipment. Instructed to elevate all cooking utensils at least six inches above the floor to protect from contamination.

      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 cardboard being used as floor mats in the rear prep area and dishwashing area. Must remove and provide floor coverings that are a non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate and verify food handler certificates during inspection. Must provide and keep certificates on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sinks in the prep/dishwashing areas. Instructed management that all handwashing sinks must be equipped with a hand drying provision at all times; instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-030(c). Consolidated with previous violation.

      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: Observed no handwashing cleanser at handwashing sink in the prep/dishwashing area. Instructed management that all handwashing sinks must be equipped with a handwashing cleanser at all times. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed pots and pans stored on the floor throughout rear prep area under three compartment sink and in front of cooking equipment. Instructed to elevate all cooking utensils at least six inches above the floor to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chemical test kit on site for the sanitizer (bleach) being used for sanitizing. Instructed management a test kit that accurately measures the concentration of the sanitizer solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as floor mats in the rear prep area and dishwashing area. Must remove and provide floor coverings that are a non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate and verify food handler certificates during inspection. Must provide and keep certificates on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general 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/verification available that each food employee has been informed of their responsibility to report information about their health and activities as they relate to disease transmissible through food. Must provide and maintain verification for each food employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010

      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: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at all hand sink (prep area, washrooms).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located behind the ice machine in the front prep area. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate grease trap for establishment’s utensil washing sink )3 compartment sink). Instructed to provide location or install grease trap/box connected underneath 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Employee toilet room door must be self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Women's and employee toilet room receptacle must be covered. Instructed to provide cover/lid for trash can.

      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 clean and maintain vent cover inside customer's (men and women's) washroom.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.