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Hunan Bistro

Restaurant

2414 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown

Oct 24, 2023 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Mold buildup in ice machine and missing food safety certification create immediate health risks.

Key Findings

  • Mold-like substance found in basement ice machine; facility lacks valid food service sanitation certificate and certified manager on site.
  • Rear kitchen handwashing sink blocked by food, making it inaccessible during food preparation.
  • Grime and food debris buildup inside all cold holding units and on prep tables; grease accumulation on hood filters.
  • Outside dumpster overflowing with lids unable to close; kitchen floors and corners throughout covered in debris and grime.

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 #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #1 — PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

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Inspection History

Hunan Bistro has had 17 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jun 23, 2026.

Jun 23, 2026Pass

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

8 violations
Standout inspection
Jun 16, 2026Fail

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

12 violations
Jul 8, 2025Pass

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

3 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 1, 2025Fail

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

10 violations
Aug 9, 2024Pass

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

7 violations
Aug 9, 2024Pass

License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

Aug 7, 2024Fail

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

8 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 30, 2024Fail

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

9 violations
Jul 30, 2024Fail

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

Jan 12, 2024Pass

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

10 violations
Standout inspection
Jan 5, 2024Fail

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

16 violations
Oct 31, 2023Pass

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

3 violations
Oct 24, 2023FailVIEWING NOW

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

8 violations
Jun 3, 2022Pass

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

3 violations
May 17, 2022No Entry

Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.

Mar 22, 2022Pass

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

2 violations
Standout inspection
Mar 15, 2022Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

17 violations