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Chef Xiong

Restaurant

2143 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown

Feb 28, 2023 โ€” Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Severe rodent infestation with 500+ mouse droppings found throughout kitchen, prep areas, and basement.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Approximately 500 mouse droppings discovered on kitchen floors, prep tables, near handwashing sink, behind bar, and in basement storage areas. Two dead mice also found and required removal.
  • Low-temperature dishmachine lacks sanitizer dispensing system needed to properly sanitize dishes and utensils.
  • Two handwashing sinks blocked and inaccessible: main kitchen sink obstructed by oil boxes, basement prep sink filled with paper towels and utensils.
  • Widespread cleanliness issues including grease buildup on kitchen fan and fryers, dirty ceiling tiles, and food stored in non-food-grade grocery bags in walk-in freezer.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 โ€” INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. OBSERVED 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN KITCHEN, ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, IN CORNER AREA BY HANDSINK, BEHIND BAR AND IN BASMENT ON FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Violation code #16 โ€” FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

FOUND NO CHEMICAL READING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. NO SANITIZER DISPENSING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED TO SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS; MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

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Inspection History

Chef Xiong has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on May 7, 2026.

May 7, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Standout inspection
May 4, 2026Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

5 violations
Jul 28, 2025Conditional

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations
May 7, 2024Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Standout inspection
May 3, 2024Fail

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

9 violations
Standout inspection
Apr 23, 2024Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

20 violations
Mar 13, 2023Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Standout inspection
Feb 28, 2023FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

12 violations