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Hunan Bistro

Restaurant

2414 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown

Jan 12, 2024 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

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

Dead bugs buildup and wall opening near dishwashing equipment create pest risk.

Key Findings

  • Missing handwashing signage in toilet rooms adjacent to food prep and basement areas.
  • Dead bugs accumulated on electrical box near rear exit; opening in wall under dishwashing machine could allow pests to enter.
  • Cold storage units, prep tables, and microwave coated with grime and food debris.
  • Kitchen floors throughout, especially under dishwashing equipment, covered in debris and grime; missing sink stoppers for three-compartment sink.

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 #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOM NEXT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

6-501.112: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DEAD BUGS ON THE ELECTRICAL BOX NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND MAINTAIN.

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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, 2024PassVIEWING NOW

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, 2023Fail

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