LAO SZE CHUAN
520 N MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL, 60611
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.