2143 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
ChinatownTriggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Inspectors found over 300 mouse droppings throughout the kitchen, basement, and bar areas.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
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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RODENT INFESTATION OBSERVED ON PREMISES. FOUND 300 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, IN CORNER AREA OF KITCHEN BEHIND ROLLING CART, BEHIND THE BAR ON THE FLOOR AND BAR CABINETS/SHELVES, UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN, IN BASEMENT AREAS ON THE FLOOR IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM, ON THE SHELF IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND ON FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF ABOVE THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYERS, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE CONTAINERS, ETC.
Chef Xiong has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on May 7, 2026.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.