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CHENGDU BISTRO

2211 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

CHENGDU BISTRO has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 3, 2024. The most recent inspection, on April 15, 2026, recorded 9 infractions.

2 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 9 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 15, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on April 15, 2026. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 10 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 15, 2026. For example: GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 6 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 15, 2026. For example: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBERVED HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN NEED OF HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED KITCHENWARE (BOWLS, PLATES, STORED GLASSES) STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED BY DISH STORAGE RACK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BARRIER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED GASKETS ON ALL COOLING UNITS IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS, CONTAINERS INGREDIENT DOUGH MAKERS, FRYERS, WOKS, RICE COOKERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE OBSERVED WITH MODERATE BUILDUP PRESENT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE FREQUENT SERVICING, AND CLEAN SURFACES IN ORDER TO PREVENT ATTRACTION TO PEST.MUST MAINTAIN RECEPTACLE
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED TRASH BUILDUP UP SURROUNDING OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID SPACE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF TRASH AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR AND OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BASMENT PREP AREA FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE STICKY RESIDUE THROUGHOUT AND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK BUILD UP. SURFACES ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE , INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
  2. Complaint

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC THANK YOU BAGS IN REACHI IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT ONLY ONE FAN WORKING ON COMPRESSOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN DISH AND BASEMENT PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A WALL WITH PEELING PAINT IN BASEMENT DISH/PREP, INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF WALL IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DINING ROOM IN FRONT OF TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  4. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. License

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE.MUST SEAL.(DRYWALL,PAINT,ETC.)

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