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Hunan Bistro

Restaurant

2414 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown

Jul 8, 2025 โ€” Canvass re-inspection

Pass

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

Wet wiping cloths left on prep surfaces and grease buildup throughout kitchen create contamination risks.

Key Findings

  • Wet wiping cloths were found on multiple prep surfaces instead of being stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Food items stored in regular plastic grocery bags instead of proper food-grade containers in coolers and freezers.
  • Significant grease buildup observed on cooking equipment, walls, floors, and shelving in kitchen and prep areas requiring degreasing and sanitization.

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 #41 โ€” WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector's Notes:

3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.

Violation code #47 โ€” FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLER AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

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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, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

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

3 violations