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Chengdu Impression Sichuan Cuisine: health inspection history

1300 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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Address
1300 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Also known as
Chengdu Impression Sichuan Chuisine
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Jun 17, 2025
License number
2817304
Latest inspection
Jun 17, 2025 (Complaint)
Records shown
11 inspections, Oct 20, 2021 to Jun 17, 2025

Across these 11 inspection records, results were: 5 × Pass; 3 × No Entry; 2 × Fail; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions. 56 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Jun 17, 2025 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE SUCH AS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,PLASTIC CONTAINERS,ETC)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT & SIDE DOORS MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF FOOD STORED IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOM MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.MUST ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING ,FRONT STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.
  • 44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
  • 45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PLACE ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE FOIL & CARDBOARD FROM WALLS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT SURFACES.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,ROLLING CARTS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,GARBAGE CANS,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT & FAN GUARD COVERS.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,MOP SINK CLOSET AND BASEMENT.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Jun 5, 2025 Complaint

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

May 14, 2025 Complaint

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-202.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INSECT ZAPPER IN FRONT AREA ADJACENT TO DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ZAPPER.

Nov 22, 2024 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED INSECT ZAPPER IN FRONT AREA ADJACENT TO DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ZAPPER.

Oct 8, 2024 Non-Inspection

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Feb 26, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE FOR ANY DISH SINK OR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE CLEAN PLACE PROCEDURE DOCUMENTS
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT LINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL AND REPLACE WITH SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF DUST AND SOIL ON FANS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP OR CATCH BASIN FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AROUND SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Jan 27, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 3-307.11 OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
  • 44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: 4-903.11 (A; B;D) OBSERVED CLEAN AND SOILED LINES STORED IN A PILE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR CLEANING.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 5-205.15 OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: 4-202.18 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: 6-202.11 OBSERVED ONE LIGHTBULB IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: 6-303.11 OBSERVED 3 OUT OF 4 LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE ARE BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Jan 20, 2023 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
  • 5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA BLOCKED BY CHAIR HOLDING CONTAINER OF VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
  • 44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CLEAN AND SOILED LINES STORED IN A PILE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR CLEANING.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED DUMPSTER IN ALLEY WITH LID UNABLE TO BE CLOSED DUE TO EXCESSIVE TRASH AND TRASH ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA SO THAT DUMPSTERS CAN BE CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED ONE LIGHTBULB IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED 3 OUT OF 4 LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE ARE BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 61.SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLICInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2564225 DATED 9/23/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Sep 23, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Sep 16, 2022 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEM INSIDE THE FOOD PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SHRIMP 48.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1/2 LB OF PRODUCTS WORTH $10.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • 35.APPROVED THAWING METHODS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN AND PORK NEAR THE DISH MACHINE IN A TUB. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
  • 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD (RICE, EGGS, BEEF) COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB LOCATED IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: SEE VIOLATION 60.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2535048 CONDUCTED ON 10/20/21. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#58) 2-102.18: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Oct 20, 2021 License

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT SIDE ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.