FEB 25
2026
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
LANZHOU NOODLES.
Chicago Health Dept
2247 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).
4 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
16
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 18
2026
FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED A NEW SLICER ON A PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT. SLICER HAS NOT BEEN USED. INSTRUCTED THAT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED IN THE BASEMENT IF SLICER IS GOING TO BE USED IN THE BASEMENT FOR HANDWASHING. SINK MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). MANAGER STATES THAT SHE WILL MOVE IT TO THE KITCHEN AREA.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL, INSIDE OF THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT ON THE LEDGE AND SHELF AND IN THE KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR BY THE LARGE MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN SHELVES. CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME HOLES IN THE CONCRETE OF THE BASEMENT FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND KITCHEN WHERE DROPPINGS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TWO FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT WITH NO COVER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAINS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 15
2025
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR AT BACK DOOR WITH BOXES ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE.
FEB 29
2024
PASS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED TWO DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED 3 FREEZER UNITS AND BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER TWO WASTEWATER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS, SO THAT THEY ARE NOT UNDER THE WASTEWATER LINES, OR ENCASE THE WASTEWATER PIPES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD AND GREASE. ALSO, OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD BUID UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHTBULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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