HUNAN GOURMET.

Chicago Health Dept

2520-2556 S ARCHER AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026); 6 critical violations across the last 12 months.

4 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 6 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
36
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 10
2026
PASS 3 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER, AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFFTHE FLOOR.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

FEB 3
2026
FAIL 19 violations 6 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WATER DRAINING ON FLOOR WHEN IN USE, REAR HANDWASHING SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING, FILLED WITH GLOVES AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD TCS FOOD (TOFU, BEEF, EGGS, FISH, SHRIMP, CHICKEN) 52.1F-52.5F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITAITON ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH IMPROPERLY THAWING ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE. PREMISES MUST BE SERVICED BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AND PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORING FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.

Serious Food Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST KIT OR IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT OR THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 3
2025
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11 OBSERVED RUST ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

MAR 28
2025
FAIL 13 violations 5 CRITICAL
Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-303.11(A) OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SANITIZER ON SITE TO PROPERLY SET UP THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ONLY MAINTAINING 49F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED A PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT TURNED ON AND MAINTAINING 41F OR BELOW, MANAGER STATES THE PREP COOLER WILL BE REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID PREP COOLER OR TURN THE PREP COOLER ON AND MAINTAIN 41F FOR THE LICENSE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITIING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL SERVICE CONTACT PROVIDED HAS AN ADDRESS OF 3552 SOUTH ARCHER HOWEVER THE ADDRESS OF THE FACILITY IS 2552 SOUTH ARCHER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL SERVICE CONTACT OR LOGBOOK FOR THE ADDRESS OF THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

Serious Food Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS (THAT MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED RUST ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.13 OBSERVED THE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DRAINING INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN AND WATER AND SOAP BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN WHEN THE DISH MACHINE IS ON. INSTRUCTED TO CONVEY SEWAGE PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THROUGHOUT.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

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