APR 9
2026
PASS · 0 violations
HAIDILAO HOT POT CHICAGO INC.
Chicago Health Dept
107 E CERMAK RD · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).
11 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Apr 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
29
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 12
2026
FAIL 2 violations
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
FOUND THE SELF SERVE STATION NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CONDIMENTS, FRUIT AND COOKED VEGETABLES WERE FOUND AT THIS UNIT AND WERE NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AS REQUIRED WITH APPROPRIATE SNEEZE GUARDS OR COVERS AT FRONT OR SIDES OF UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED FOR FOOD REQUIREMENTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 13
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11: OBSERVED LEAKS FROM THE SANITIZER DISPENSER ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE CORD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CREATING A POOL OF WATER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 30
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LEAKS FROM THE SANITIZER DISPENSER ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE CORD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CREATING A POOL OF WATER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 29
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. ONLY OBSERVED NATIONAL CERTIFICATE FROM SERVSAFE WITH EXAM DATE OF 01/23/2024. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS ON HOW TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED AN INACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND ANOTHER HANDWASHING SINK THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE HOT FOODS ARE COOKED. THE SINK NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA HAD A BIN INSIDE THE SINK AND STACKED DISHWASHER RACKS IN FRONT OF THE SINK. THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HAD A CART FILLED WITH FOOD ITEMS IN FRONT OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS CLEAR, SO THAT THEY ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED BOWLS AND PLATES STORED UNDER THE REAR FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 12/11/2023, REPORT #2586723. OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT FROM 04/18/2022 AND 04/27/2022 POSTED.INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT FOR PUBLIC VIEW. ISSUED NEW SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED
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DEC 11
2023
FAIL 3 violations
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: #25 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: BEEF STEAKS). FACILITY HAS USE OF ELECTRONIC MENUS DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS (PRINT AND ELECTRONIC). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
DEC 4
2023
FAIL 4 violations
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: BEEF STEAKS). FACILITY HAS USE OF ELECTRONIC MENUS DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS (PRINT AND ELECTRONIC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
AUG 18
2022
PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND WASHING SIGN NEED AT BAR HANDSINK INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED RAW FISH IN REACH IN COOLER STILL IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING AT FRONT BAR AREA TO REMOVE DARK SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL DOOR HANDLES AT REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT 1 COMP SINK IN SOUP PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS UNDER FRONT 3 COMP SINK IN BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. FLOOR IN TO GO AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS FROM FLOOR AND DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
APR 27
2022
PASS 2 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MANAGER ON DUTY WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 12
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-904.11 OBSERVED CHOPSTICKS BEING PRESET ON THE TABLES WITH PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET CHOPSTICKS OR SET THE CHOPSTICKS UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR PROTECT CHOPSTICKS FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE GENDER-NEUTRAL AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
DEC 8
2020
PASS · 0 violations
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