SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HUNAN GOURMET.

BEAT. 45/100

2520-2556 S ARCHER AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 10, 2026 · passed

Failed 2 of 4 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 MONTHS
since Mar 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 10
2026
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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.

MINORPest 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.

MINOROther
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
FAILED
19 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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

CRITICALDocumentation & 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

CRITICALSanitation
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

CRITICALEmployee 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

CRITICALEmployee 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

SERIOUSFood 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

MINORFood 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

MINORFood 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.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest 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

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

MINORSanitation
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.

SERIOUSFood 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

MINORPest 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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

APR 3
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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
FAILED
13 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORFood 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.

CRITICALPest 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.

CRITICALPest 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).

SERIOUSFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

CRITICALPlumbing & 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).

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORPest 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.

MINORDocumentation & 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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