#1 CHOP SUEY
4307 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL, 60641
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 4, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Re-Inspection
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (6)
- 35
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
- 57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 12, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.