HUNAN CUISINE

2002 S WENTWORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · Restaurant

10 inspections

1. Plainte6 mai 2026

   6 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVEDS SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTAINTS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • FOUND SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, WOK STATION, INTERIORS OF SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS ON CEILING WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
2. Canvass Re-Inspection18 août 2025

   3 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • 3-302.12 NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
3. Canvass7 août 2025

   7 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED TCS/RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF BEEF AT 55.2F, 5LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.8F AND 4LBS OF BLOODCAKE AT 49.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 19LBS AT $195. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES UNDER STORAGE RACK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
4. Canvass Re-Inspection6 juin 2024

   4 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED THE MIDDLE EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/4"-1/2" GAPS NOTED AT THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED PIC TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR OR KEEP THE OUTER DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD AND DISH WASHING AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX TOILET HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS TO BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A MISSING COVING TILE BEHIND THE DOOR IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REPLACE TILE AND MAINTAIN.
5. Canvass29 mai 2024

   6 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 80 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AREA ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED THE MIDDLE EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/4"-1/2" GAPS NOTED AT THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED PIC TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR OR KEEP THE OUTER DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD AND DISH WASHING AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX TOILET HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS TO BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A MISSING COVING TILE BEHIND THE DOOR IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REPLACE TILE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • OBSERVED THE CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2581148 DATED 09/01/2023 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -#49-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. -#55-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND VENT FAN ON WASHROOM CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. -#56-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. -#57-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRD FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. -#58-NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
6. Recent Inspection13 sept. 2023

   5 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND VENT FAN ON WASHROOM CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRD FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
7. Canvass Re-Inspection1 sept. 2023

   5 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND VENT FAN ON WASHROOM CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRD FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
8. Canvass25 août 2023

   10 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED TO OBTAIN THE PROPER READING OF CHLORINE AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. MUST MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 80 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND VENT FAN ON WASHROOM CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRD FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
9. Canvass23 août 2022

   6 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF NAME OF COMMODITY ON CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • ALL HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • TOILET ROOM IN NEED GARBAGE CAN WITH LID. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP.
10. License6 oct. 2020

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED AND BOTTOMS OF FRYERS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE THREE COMP SINK FAUCET IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA LEAKING; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET. OBSERVED THE COLD WATER KNOB AT ONE HANDSINK IN THE DIM SUM PREP AREA LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.