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EAT

Hoe Toy Chop Suey

8601 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 · South Chicago · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
83/100

Mostly clean — 4 of 5 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
5
4 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-10
Pass Rate
80%
1 failure
Score
83/100
EAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-09-10
Failed 1 inspection (2025)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 7 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 31×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Other minor
2025-09-10 Pass Short Form Complaint
12
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOWLS, DELI CUPS AND OTHER OBJECTS BEING USED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE SCOOP WITH HANDLE FACING UP AT ALL TIMES.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NEW APRONS NEEDED. WORN WITH DEEP DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS NOT IN SANITIZING BUSCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL SANITIZING BUCKETS

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AND OTHER FRIED FOODS BEING STORED IN USED FOOD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ON BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN POOR REPAIR. LIDS IN NEED OF REPLACING BECAUSE THEY ARE CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALLCOOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP SPACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVES WITH FOOD PRODUCTS OR UTENSILS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MENS ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND DRIPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2025-08-25 Pass Complaint
11
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOWLS, DELI CUPS AND OTHER OBJECTS BEING USED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE SCOOP WITH HANDLE FACING UP AT ALL TIMES.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NEW APRONS NEEDED. WORN WITH DEEP DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS NOT IN SANITIZING BUSCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL SANITIZING BUCKETS

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AND OTHER FRIED FOODS BEING STORED IN USED FOOD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ON BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN POOR REPAIR. LIDS IN NEED OF REPLACING BECAUSE THEY ARE CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALLCOOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP SPACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVES WITH FOOD PRODUCTS OR UTENSILS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MENS ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2025-07-01 Pass Complaint
9
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOWLS, DELI CUPS AND OTHER OBJECTS BEING USED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE SCOOP WITH HANDLE FACING UP AT ALL TIMES.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NEW APRONS NEEDED. WORN WITH DEEP DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS NOT IN SANITIZING BUSCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL SANITIZING BUCKETS

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AND OTHER FRIED FOODS BEING STORED IN USED FOOD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVES WITH FOOD PRODUCTS OR UTENSILS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALLCOOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP SPACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MENS ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2025-04-25 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL CONSTRUCTED DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED FROM ALL FLOORS AND WALLS CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2025-03-20 Fail License
CRITICAL 16
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CIT ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABL...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP AND TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION IS...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN BOTH BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED WATER HOOK UPS BUT NO SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL PREP COOLER TO BE ON SITE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACK...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE AT BOTH WASHROOM FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTEPAPER PRODUCTS IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVERED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER ON SITE OR SIGNED CONTACTED FOR THIS LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND CLEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL CONSTRUCTED DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED FROM ALL FLOORS AND WALLS CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE MUST PROVE AND MAINTAIN.

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