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Chop Suey Huang: health inspection history

5202 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

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Address
5202 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Mar 4, 2026
License number
2463091
Latest inspection
Mar 4, 2026 (Canvass)
Records shown
8 inspections, Jun 16, 2021 to Mar 4, 2026

Across these 8 inspection records, results were: 4 × Pass w/ Conditions; 2 × Pass; 2 × Fail. 36 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Mar 4, 2026 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DEAD GNATS IN THE CORNERS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED HANGING INSECT CONTROL DEVICE IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE FROM THE AREA.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, OIL, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND FRYING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST REPLACE WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

Apr 16, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Apr 3, 2025 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR;LOOSE LOCATED AT REAR NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SECURE TO THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2587850 DATED:01/09/2024 #49--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING WOK STATION AND COOKING STOVE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. #55--OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH DRIED-UP DEBRIS SPILLAGE UNDERNEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE RACKS AND WALLS WITH SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN…

Jan 9, 2024 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
  • 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE(TCS FOODS)CHICKEN,BEEF,RICE,GRAVY ETC.IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED/SERVED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE,THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.OBSERVED STORING KITCHEN BOWLS AND SPOONS INSIDE MENTIONED HAND SINK WHILE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY HANDLING AND COOKING FOODS TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF MAIN PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING WOK STATION AND COOKING STOVE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH DRIED-UP DEBRIS SPILLAGE UNDERNEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE RACKS AND WALLS WITH SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Nov 9, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
  • 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ARE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT

Oct 31, 2023 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
  • 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ARE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2561425, DATED JULY 28, 2022, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO: #47 CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Jul 28, 2022 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, COOKED RICE ETC.) ARE BEING HANDLED WITH CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED BLACK TAPE AROUND THE SAID FAUCET. MUST FIX.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
  • 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. OBSERVED SOME LITTER ON GROUND.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDEDE WALK-IN COOLER ESPECIALLY UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND FLOOR BEHIND GREASE BOX BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE HANDWASHING SINK CABINET INSIDE WASHROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Jun 16, 2021 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: REPLACE THE BROKEN PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS AND WOK STATION. CLEAN THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

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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.