Elaine S Chop Suey
4512 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Feb 3, 2026
Elaine S Chop Suey was last inspected on February 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations.
Latest inspection
February 3, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
5 general-
GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No food temperature measuring devices, No food thermometer on site. instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wet soiled towels placed on prep table. Instructed to keep in a sanitized solution off food contact surface.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Greasy and sticky counter top and food shelves through out kitchen, instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Offensive odors emitting from grease trap, instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Condensating water is collected in a bucket inside walk-in cooler, instructed to reroute drain line to outside cooler.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed disposable paper towels and mop heads in original packaging stored in the washroom area shelf. Instructed to remove paper towels and mop heads from prohibited areas such as toilet rooms and maintain.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed front prep area handwashing sink cold water supply to be leaking, but functional. Instructed to repair or replace cold water supply at front prep area handwashing sink to eliminate leak and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.