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Plenty Chinese Restaurant: health inspection history

2002 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

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Address
2002 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Also known as
Plenty
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Aug 10, 2026
License number
2163614
Latest inspection
Aug 10, 2026 (Complaint Re-Inspection)
Records shown
10 inspections, May 11, 2021 to Aug 10, 2026

Across these 10 inspection records, results were: 6 × Pass; 3 × Fail; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions. 50 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Aug 10, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Aug 3, 2026 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE KITCHEN STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP OF THE COOLERS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS, BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDERNEATH THE WOK STATION AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS, STORAGE RACKS AND COOLERS THROUGHOUT ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND…
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLTIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTIO REPORT#2633424 ON 04/01/26. #43. OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS ON ROLLING CART NEXT TO WOK COOKING STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN. #47. OBSERVED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT THE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN FOOD…
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Apr 1, 2026 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
  • 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS ON ROLLING CART NEXT TO WOK COOKING STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED RUSTY BOOTOM OF PREP TABLES IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVED RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT THE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR /REOLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT TALL FREEZERS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DIRT AND GRESE BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 20, 2025 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 15.FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTEDInspector comment: NOTED FOODS INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER NOT PROPERLY PACKAGED/STORED UNCOVERED AND NOT PROPERLY SEGREGATED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPPING/FILLING WONTONS IN THE DINING ROOM ON A DINING ROOM TABLE WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. ALSO NOTED IN-USE MIXING BOWL BEING STORED ON THE REAR OUTDOOR WALKWAY. FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD PREP MUST BE PERFORMED ON CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCESS TO THE HAND WASHING SINK ETC. FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION…
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN MIXING BOWLS DIRECTLY UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK.----MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE WASH BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND REMOVE RUST.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION/SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF THE WHITE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH MISSING PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BOX FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS BEING REPAIRED WITH TAPE ON THE DINING ROOM TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS EXTREMELY DIRTY AND FOOD STATINED; USED FOOD BUCKETS FOR FOOD STORAGE, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,PLASTIC BUCKET FOR SPICE STORAGE.-----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, FOOD EQUIPMENT ON COOKS LINE, STOVE TOP AND BACKSPLASH WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING UNDER EQUIPMENT.-----SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF BOTH THE GREASE TRAPS. MUST REMOVE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER THE WOK, UNDER AND AROUND GREASE TRAPS(2), EQUIPMENT, SHELVING WITH GREASE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Nov 18, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

Jun 12, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, RICE ETC) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: NOTED BOXES OF OIL STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL PREP SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AND STORAGE AREA.

Jun 17, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Jun 14, 2022 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP LINE COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING ADEQUATE THERMOMETER IN COOLER.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED OVER 400 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA,UNDERNEATH THE COOKING WOK STATION AND ON TOP AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA ALSO, ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDERNEATH STOCK…
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH OPENINGS AND GAPS RIPPED ON SIDES.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
  • 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
  • 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS ON ROLLING CART NEXT TO WOK COOKING STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAPS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,STOVE AND COOKING WOK STATION,ROLLING UNTILITY CART AND DEEP FRYER.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDERNEATH THE WOK STATION AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS,STORAGE RACKS AND COOLERS THROUGHOUT ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND…
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE KITCHEN STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP OF THE COOLERS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

May 18, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection

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

May 11, 2021 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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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.