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LAO SZE CHUAN

520 N MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL, 60611

Fail

Most recent inspection

Date
January 14, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Fail
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
7
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (7)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

    OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AND WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.

  • 47

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

    OBSERVED PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN ALL PREP AREA EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES STRIPPED ALSO PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA WALLS. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

    OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

    ONE FOOD MANAGER MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 6, 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.