3457-3459 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
North SideTriggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Inspectors found approximately 200 rat and mouse droppings throughout the facility including in food storage areas.
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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OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, STORAGE AREAS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 8 DROPPINGS BENEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, 2 DROPPINGS IN THE CARPETED DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE WEST DINING ROOM, AND 90 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT BENEATH THE STAIRCASE, AROUND THE OLD HOT WATER HEATER, IN THE EMPTY STORAGE ROOM AND ON AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR, TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, REFRIGERATOR AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED TOFU AT 47F, POT STICKERS AT 61F, SHRIMP AT 46F, CHICKEN AT 44F, PORK AT 45F, SQUID AT 45F, AND EGG ROLLS AT 53F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. 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.