AUG 18
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HUNAN CUISINE.
BEAT. 39/100
2002 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 18, 2025 · passed
Failed 3 of 9 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Oct 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
AUG 72025FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 7
2025
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS/RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF BEEF AT 55.2F, 5LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.8F AND 4LBS OF BLOODCAKE AT 49.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 19LBS AT $195. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES UNDER STORAGE RACK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
JUN 62024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 6
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE MIDDLE EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/4"-1/2" GAPS NOTED AT THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED PIC TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR OR KEEP THE OUTER DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD AND DISH WASHING AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX TOILET HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS TO BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A MISSING COVING TILE BEHIND THE DOOR IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REPLACE TILE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 292024FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 29
2024
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 80 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AREA ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE MIDDLE EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/4"-1/2" GAPS NOTED AT THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED PIC TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR OR KEEP THE OUTER DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD AND DISH WASHING AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX TOILET HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS TO BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A MISSING COVING TILE BEHIND THE DOOR IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REPLACE TILE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2581148 DATED 09/01/2023 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -#49-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. -#55-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND VENT FAN ON WASHROOM CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. -#56-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. -#57-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRD FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. -#58-NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
SEP 132023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND VENT FAN ON WASHROOM CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRD FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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SEP 12023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 1
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND VENT FAN ON WASHROOM CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRD FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
AUG 252023FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 25
2023
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED TO OBTAIN THE PROPER READING OF CHLORINE AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. MUST MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 80 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND VENT FAN ON WASHROOM CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRD FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
AUG 232022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 23
2022
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF NAME OF COMMODITY ON CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM IN NEED GARBAGE CAN WITH LID. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP.
OCT 62020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED AND BOTTOMS OF FRYERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE THREE COMP SINK FAUCET IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA LEAKING; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET. OBSERVED THE COLD WATER KNOB AT ONE HANDSINK IN THE DIM SUM PREP AREA LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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