APR 22
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HOE TOY CHOP SUEY.
YOUR CALL. 68/100
8601 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 22, 2026 · passed with conditions
4 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
59
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Mar 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
3-302.11 OBSERVED A CARDBOARD CONTAINER OF RAW EGGS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF COOKED AND COOLED CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE RAW ANIMAL FOODS UNDER ANY READY TO EAT FOODS IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER REMOVED EGGS AND PLACE THE EGGS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
3-501.14 OBSERVED INADEQUATE COOLING OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF COOKED BEEF BEING COOLED BY ROOM TEMPERATURE ONLY. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION SAID TCS FOODS WERE AT 140F. MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE A COOLING LOG. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY COOL ALL TCS FOODS BY PORTIONING THE FOODS INTO SMALLER CONTAINERS AND PLACING THOSE SMALLER CONTAINERS IN AN ICE BATH. PROPER COOLING SHOULD BE FROM 135F TO 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70F TO 41F WITHIN 4 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #22.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16 OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED ON THE MIDDLE SHELF OF A PREP TABLE; OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP AT 61F, ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 50F, ABOUT 15 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 93F AND ABOUT 10 LBS OF RAW BEAN SPROUTS AT 57F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED COOKED AND COOLED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN WINGS, COOKED SHRIMP) IN THE WALK IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT'S DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS WITH THE DISCARD DATE NOT EXCEEDINGLY MORE THAN 7 DAYS. DAY ONE MUST BE THE DAY THE PRODUCT WAS MADE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES (MSG, SUGAR, SALT, CHILI OIL ETC) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT PRODUCT NAME LABELS LOCATED BY THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRODUCT NAME LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT SUCH AS A HAIR NET OR A CAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN THE READY TO EAT FOOD CONTAINERS (INSIDE OF THE RICE HOT HOLDING UNIT). INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SCOOPS PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED THE FACILITY STORING COOKED AND COOLED TCS FOODS INSIDE OF SINGLE SERVICE CARDBOARD BOXES BOTH IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND STORING COOKED FOODS AND COOKED/UNCOOKED RICE IN SINGLE USE CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL FOODS AND DO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD BOXES OR SINGLE USE CONTAINERS TO STORE ANY FOODS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.18 OBSERVED THE MEN'S ROOM WITH A FOUL SMELL AND TOILET AND WASHBOWL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
SEP 102025PASSED12 violationsDETAILS
SEP 10
2025
PASSED
12 violationsDETAILS
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.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NEW APRONS NEEDED. WORN WITH DEEP DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS NOT IN SANITIZING BUSCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL SANITIZING BUCKETS
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MENS ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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
AUG 252025PASSED11 violationsDETAILS
AUG 25
2025
PASSED
11 violationsDETAILS
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.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NEW APRONS NEEDED. WORN WITH DEEP DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS NOT IN SANITIZING BUSCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL SANITIZING BUCKETS
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MENS ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUL 12025PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
JUL 1
2025
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
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.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NEW APRONS NEEDED. WORN WITH DEEP DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS NOT IN SANITIZING BUSCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL SANITIZING BUCKETS
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
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
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
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MENS ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
APR 252025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 25
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL CONSTRUCTED DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED FROM ALL FLOORS AND WALLS CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 202025FAILED16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 20
2025
FAILED
16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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 ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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 ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN BOTH BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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
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
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
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 PACKAGING.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL CONSTRUCTED DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED FROM ALL FLOORS AND WALLS CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE MUST PROVE AND MAINTAIN.
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