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Dongpo Impression

Restaurant

228 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown

Mar 20, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Inspectors found over 100 rodent droppings on food prep surfaces and floors during follow-up inspection.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Evidence of active rodent infestation with 100+ droppings observed on floors and prep tables.
  • Large hole in wall under prep table near coffee machine allows pest entry and must be sealed.
  • Kitchen walls, floors, and equipment heavily soiled with dirt, grease, and rodent droppings.
  • Refrigeration units, walk-in cooler shelves, and cooking equipment covered in grease buildup and debris.

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:

AT THIS TIME STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES; 100 OR MORE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS WHERE RODENT DROPPINGS OBSERVED (FLOOR AND PREP TABLES). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

Violation code #49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WOK STATION, BOTTOM OF FRYER ETC TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER BUILD UP.

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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
Standout inspection
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.

Standout inspection
Mar 20, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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

4 violations
Standout inspection
Mar 18, 2026Fail

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.

Standout inspection
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.

Standout inspection
Oct 26, 2023Fail

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

5 violations
Standout inspection
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
Standout inspection
Oct 6, 2022Fail

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

11 violations