FEB 17
2026
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MINGHIN CUISINE.
BEAT. 18/100
1232-1234 S MICHIGAN AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 17, 2026 · failed
Failed 4 of 9 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED 90 DAY SHELLSTOCK TAG WITHOUT LAST DATE SOLD OR SERVED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATIN VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILDUP OF ALGAE IN THE LIVE LOBSTER AND FISH HOLDING TANKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AND IN KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DRAINS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FLOORS OF KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON HOOD ABOVE WOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 102025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 10
2025
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SECOND FLOOR ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL PINK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOWL BEING USED AS A SCOOP IN THE RAW CHICKEN CONTAINER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED LINENS STORED DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH VEGGIE FOOD ITEMS IN THE NOODLE STATION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE LINENS DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH VEGGIES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON COOKING EQUIPMENT SHELVING IN THE DIM SUM STATION AND FRYING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES (WASTE CAN WITH LIDS) IN THE SECOND FLOOR WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS AND KEEP CERTIFICATE(S) ON SITE.
JAN 252024FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 25
2024
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2588148 CONDUCTED ON 1/17/24. 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE TURN ABOUT DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
JAN 172024FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 17
2024
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
FOUND DRIED PACKAGE OF DRIED PRUNELLA FILLED WITH 4 RAT DROPPINGS. ALSO NOTED RAT DROPPINGS STORED IN SAME STORAGE BIN WHERE VARIOUS DRIED FOODS ARE STORED INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. FOOD SHALL BE SAFE AND UNADULTERATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (POT STICKERS, RIBS, DUCK, GARLIC IN OIL, COOKED NOODLES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51F - 70F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 20 LBS $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROX. 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN CORNER NEXT TO GRILL, IN HALLWAY LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR , UNDER BAR IN FAR RIGHT CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND WALL OF INSIDE WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
FOUND NO WATER UNDER PRESSURE WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. WATER UNDER PRESSURE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, AND NONFOOD EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQUIRED TO USE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2573991 CONDUCTED ON 04/10/2023. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES (SALT, GARLIC, CHILI OIL ETC) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE TURN ABOUT DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING. 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL FRYERS AND AROUND THE WOK AND DIM SUM STATIONS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DOOR HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED SOME DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE LIVE FISH TANKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
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APR 102023PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 10
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL/VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES (SALT, GARLIC, CHILI OIL ETC) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE TURN ABOUT DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL FRYERS AND AROUND THE WOK AND DIM SUM STATIONS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DOOR HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED SOME DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE LIVE FISH TANKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAR 282023FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2023
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-205.11 OBSERVED TWO HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH UTENSILS INSIDE THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STORE ANYTHING IN THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS, HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ARTICLES FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT 2 OF 4 HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES (SALT, GARLIC, CHILI OIL ETC) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE TURN ABOUT DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND DO NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A SHELF LINER, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-904.11 OBSERVED THE FORKS AND CHOP STICKS BEING PRESET ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROTECT ALL TABLEWARE OR DO NOT PRESET TABLES OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL FRYERS AND AROUND THE WOK AND DIM SUM STATIONS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DOOR HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED SOME DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE LIVE FISH TANKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND CLEAN THE GROUND AREA AROUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAR 232022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 23
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DOOR HANDLES OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT HANDSINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. LEAKING AT BOTTOM OF SINK BOWL. FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN DISHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. SMALL LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
AIR VENTS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT 15 OUT OF 15 HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN WOMENS AND UNISEX RESTROOM UNCOVERED. MUST PROVIDE COVER.
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