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Oriental Chop Suey

Restaurant

1820 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60643

Southwest Side

Feb 8, 2023 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

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

Uncovered food containers and employees without required food handler training pose contamination risks.

Key Findings

  • Bulk containers left uncovered in prep and storage areas risk contamination of food.
  • No employees had valid food handler training; manager instructed to provide immediate certification.
  • Grease and food debris accumulated on cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, and freezers throughout facility.
  • Soiled cardboard used as floor and shelf liners; unnecessary items stored in furnace and storage rooms attract pests.

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

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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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, 2023PassVIEWING NOW

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

7 violations
Standout inspection
Jan 25, 2023Fail

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