3457-3459 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
North SideA routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Inspectors found extensive rat and mouse droppings throughout the restaurant, plus 320 lbs of chicken stored at dangerous temperatures.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
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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FOUND OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA. ALSO, FOUND 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN BEHIND CABINETS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT, NOTED CHICKEN WINGS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 66.0F/65.4F/61.7F/63.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS TOTAL WEIGHT 320 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $1200. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Peking Mandarin Restaurant has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 56% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 5, 2026.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.