Dongpo Impression failed a health inspection

Dongpo Impression

Restaurant

228 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown

Mar 18, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Severe rodent infestation with 300+ mouse droppings found throughout kitchen equipment and dead rodents on premises.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

Extensive mouse droppings discovered on, under, and around prep tables, cooking equipment, fryer, dishmachine, sinks, deep freezer, and dry storage areas.
Dead rodents found in kitchen areas under cooking equipment and by rear exit door.
Kitchen walls, floors, and ceiling vents heavily soiled with dirt, grease, and food debris requiring deep cleaning.
Food stored directly on walk-in cooler floor instead of elevated surfaces; expired food handler certificates on staff; large unsealed hole in wall under prep table.

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 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector's Notes:

RODENT INFESTATION OBSERVED ON PREMISES. FOUND 300 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON, UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT (PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYER, UNDER DISHMACHINE, UNDER SINKS, BEHIND DEEP FREEZER AND BY DRY STORAGE PRODUCTS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.

Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector's Notes:

FOUND DEAD RODENTS ON PREMISES IN KITCHEN AREAS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BY REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE.

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Inspection History

Dongpo Impression has had 14 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 10, 2026.

Aug 10, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

2 violations

Aug 3, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

6 violations

Mar 27, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Mar 20, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations

Mar 18, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

9 violations

Jun 5, 2025Pass

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

Jun 3, 2025Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

12 violations

May 20, 2024Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

7 violations

Oct 30, 2023Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Oct 26, 2023Fail

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

5 violations

Oct 24, 2023Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

9 violations

Nov 30, 2022Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations

Oct 13, 2022Pass

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

1 violation

Oct 6, 2022Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

11 violations