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Oriental Chop Suey

Restaurant

1820 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60643

Southwest Side

Jan 25, 2023 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Inspectors found over 100 mouse droppings scattered throughout the kitchen and storage areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Over 100 mouse droppings discovered in cabinets, on floors, walls, corners, prep areas, storage areas, and under tables. Manager instructed to call exterminator and sanitize all affected areas.
  • Condiments stored on floor behind counter and bulk containers left uncovered in prep and storage areas, risking food contamination.
  • Shrimp and beef thawing improperly at room temperature instead of under refrigeration or in cold running water.
  • Food and non-food contact surfaces heavily soiled with grease and debris; soiled cardboard used as liners on floors and shelves.

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 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, FURNACE ROOM, SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED CONDIMENTS STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Inspection History

Oriental Chop Suey has had 13 inspections in the last 5 years with a 67% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 14, 2026.

Oct 14, 2026Pass

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

1 violation
Oct 6, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

7 violations
Sep 25, 2026No Entry

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

Feb 5, 2026Pass

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

4 violations
Aug 12, 2025Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

4 violations
May 9, 2025Pass

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

Standout inspection
May 2, 2025Fail

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

9 violations
Aug 13, 2024Pass

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

10 violations
Jul 13, 2023Pass

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

Standout inspection
Jun 27, 2023Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Feb 8, 2023Pass

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

7 violations
Standout inspection
Jan 25, 2023FailVIEWING NOW

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

10 violations
May 12, 2022Pass

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

2 violations