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Hunan Bistro

Restaurant

2414 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown

Jun 16, 2026 โ€” Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Inspectors found 70+ mouse droppings and live flies throughout the restaurant.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Extensive rodent and insect infestation: 70+ mouse droppings found in basement and dining area, plus 8+ live flies in kitchen and dining area.
  • No employee health policies on file; staff not documented for illness reporting requirements.
  • Rear exit doors lack rodent-proofing and screen doors, left wide open and allowing pest entry.
  • Low-temperature dishmachine heavily soiled inside and out with buildup; multiple food-contact surfaces in fryers, refrigeration units, and ice machine need cleaning.

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 โ€” INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 70 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND AT THE WAITRESS STATION IN THE DINING AREA ON THE BOTTOM OF A TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED 8 OR MORE LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICED ESTABLISHMENT ON JUNE 12, 2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.

Violation code #3 โ€” MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector's Notes:

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES AS REQUIRED; UNABLE TO LOCATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED FOR FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

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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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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