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Hunan Bistro

Restaurant

2414 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown

Oct 31, 2023 โ€” Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Cold storage units caked with grime and food debris throughout the kitchen.

Key Findings

  • Grime and food debris built up inside all cold holding units.
  • Prep tables and equipment covered with grime and spillage.
  • Floors and corners throughout kitchen area had debris and grime buildup.
  • Grease accumulated on hood filters and ventilation system.

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 #49 โ€” NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND SPILLAGE ON ALL PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #55 โ€” PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN.

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

8 violations
Standout inspection
Jun 16, 2026Fail

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

12 violations
Jul 8, 2025Pass

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

3 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 1, 2025Fail

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

10 violations
Aug 9, 2024Pass

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

7 violations
Aug 9, 2024Pass

License Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

Aug 7, 2024Fail

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

8 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 30, 2024Fail

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

9 violations
Jul 30, 2024Fail

License โ€” Required before the city issues a business license.

Jan 12, 2024Pass

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

10 violations
Standout inspection
Jan 5, 2024Fail

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

16 violations
Oct 31, 2023PassVIEWING NOW

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

3 violations
Oct 24, 2023Fail

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

8 violations
Jun 3, 2022Pass

Short Form Complaint โ€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

3 violations
May 17, 2022No Entry

Non-Inspection โ€” An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.

Mar 22, 2022Pass

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

2 violations
Standout inspection
Mar 15, 2022Fail

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

17 violations