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Oriental Chop Suey

Restaurant

1820 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60643

Southwest Side

Jun 27, 2023 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Over 100 mouse droppings found throughout prep areas, storage, and front counter.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Inspector observed over 100 mouse droppings scattered across prep tables, carts, shelving, and floors in multiple areas. Flying insects also spotted in prep and storage. Exterminator service ordered.
  • Uncovered bulk containers in prep and storage areas exposed food to contamination.
  • Cooked chicken stored in grocery bags inside cooler instead of proper food storage containers.
  • Heavy accumulation of food debris and grease on all cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, prep tables, and floors. Openings in walls and ceilings near baseboards and furnace room provide pest entry points.

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 ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, ON SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, DRY STORAGE, FRONT COUNTER AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. 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 BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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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, 2023FailVIEWING NOW

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, 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