MR. GING CHOP SUEY INC..

Chicago Health Dept

3549 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

16 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 7

2026

PASS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE OIL TANK WITH HEAVY GREASE SPILLS ON LID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED LARGE TUBE ATTACHED TO CONDENSATION UNIT DRIPPING WITH WATER INTO BUCKET LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. WATER MUST BE DRAINED INTO AN APPROVED DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 20

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13--MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114--OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPTY METAL CANS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE.

JAN 27

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPTY METAL CANS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE.

JUN 20

2024

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 13

2024

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 47F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 47-53F SUCH AS SHRIMP, BEEF AND COOKED NOODLES. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $175.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 49F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/13/2023, REPORT #2581627. #49--OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #52-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ON TOP OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED FILTHY FLOORS WITH HEAVY GREASE SPILLS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS BY REAR DOOR AND MOP SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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SEP 13

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ON TOP OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FILTHY FLOORS WITH HEAVY GREASE SPILLS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS BY REAR DOOR AND MOP SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF CARD BORD BOXES STACKED BESIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS(LEFT SIDE) AT VENTILATION HOOD. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-22-21 INSPECTION # 2497214. VIOLATION # 58 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 4

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

MAR 22

2021

PASS 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE,INVERT SINGLE SERVE (FORKS,SPOONS) STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE (HANDLES-UP).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AREAS INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS,STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN-COOLER WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS AND KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND BOTTOM SHELF OF STEAM-TABLE WITH FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE (SIDE AREA BY WALK-IN-COOLER) ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS FULL OF GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA BY WALK-IN-COOLER AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES FOR EASE IN CLEANING.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS ON KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

AUG 7

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER HOT LINE EQUIPMENT TO BE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER HOT LINE EQUIPMENT. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL DIRTY AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK..INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AT THIS AREA. CORE VIOLATION

JUN 1

2017

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 24

2017

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1949192 ISSUED ON 08-11-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/RESEAL. #33 - VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, INTERIOR SHELVES WALK-IN COOLERS, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, (ESPECIALLY INTERIOR OF FRYERS) NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY. #34 - FLOOR NOT CLEAN ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DIRT, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AREAS, AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN. #41 - CLUTTER IN BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.----INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOOR BASEBOARD IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN AND LOOSE BASEBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN AND MUST RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND REAR AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE SLIMY MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH SOME DEBRIS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.

AUG 11

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/RESEAL,

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, INTERIOR SHELVES WALK-IN COOLERS, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, (ESPECIALLY INTERIOR OF FRYERS) NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR NOT CLEAN ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DIRT, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AREAS, AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER IN BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

MAR 11

2016

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 3

2016

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 25

2016

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 03/30/2015 , REPORT #1532438, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.---------MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE WORN OUT CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINER AROUND STOVE. 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA. 40 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.----------MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR NOT CLEAN ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DIRT, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AREAS, AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,

MAR 30

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.---------MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE WORN OUT CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINER AROUND STOVE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.----------MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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