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1ST CHOP SUEY

5845 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL, 60638

Pass

Most recent inspection

Date
August 6, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Pass
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
6
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (6)

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

    OBSERVED SPOONS AND SCOPPS STORED IN COLD HOLD UNITS INSIDE OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE WHILE NOT IN USE.

  • 47

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

    OBSERVED FOIL COVERING BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE FOIL AND CARDBOARD ARE NOT ALLOWED ON CONTACT SURFACES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE BUILD UP ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    OBSERVED BULK INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA (FLOUR, CORNSTARCH, ETC) WITH BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED WALL NEAR RESTROOM WITH PEELING DAMAGED WHITE PAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 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.