LAO PENG YOU LLC

2020 W CHICAGO, CHICAGO, IL 60622 · Restaurant

14 inspections

1. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 26, 2026

   9 infractions

   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • 3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE AREA IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • 3-304.12 OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (SCOOPS) STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • 4-903.11 (A;B;D) OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • 5-501.16 OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHING SINK WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.11 OBSERVED BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE TOILET AND HOLE IN CEILING AT OVERHEAD VENT IN THE ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/COVER/SEAL.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON EXHAUST VENTILATION AND MISSING LIGHBULB COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2. CanvassMay 18, 2026

   11 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES; INCOMPLETE SPILL KIT (NO DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE SCRAPPER/SCOOPER, LIQUID SPILL ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER TO ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE SPILL KIT. SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ALONG WITH PROVIDING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE, HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE AREA IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (SCOOPS) STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHING SINK WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE TOILET AND HOLE IN CEILING AT OVERHEAD VENT IN THE ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/COVER/SEAL.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON EXHAUST VENTILATION AND MISSING LIGHBULB COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
3. Short Form ComplaintOct 30, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID CERTFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BROTH,NOODLES,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT FRONT MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION (COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030)(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT DISH WASHING PREP AREA HAND SINK SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION (COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030)(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
4. ComplaintApr 7, 2025

   0 infractions

5. CanvassFeb 18, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED COOKED MIXED VEGETABLES HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/8TH POUND COOKED MIXED VEGETABLES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
6. CanvassMay 20, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED POTS AND EQUIPMENT TOO BIG FOR AND 3-COMPARTMET SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE CLEAN-IN-PLACE PROCEDURE.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED LIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
7. ComplaintOct 20, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND SINKS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED OPENING AROUND PIPES IN THE CEILING OVER FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR ENCLOSE OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN WALLS AND THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS BEHIND COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT.
8. CanvassMay 8, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED SINK STOPPER ON CENTRAL COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2555662 DATED 5/12/2022: #58 "OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
9. CanvassMay 12, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
10. CanvassJan 19, 2021

    6 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM AND SIDE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIFGT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A FEW OPENINGS INTO CEILING ABOVE 2-DOOR MEAT COOLER LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST SEAL OPENINGS, CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN REAR FOOD PREPARTION AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN. REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
11. CanvassMay 26, 2020

    4 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO certified food service manager on site, instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • deli cups not air dried properly, also label stickers not removed during wash. instructed to clean utensils properly.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • chipped wall behind prep tables, instructed to install a durable smooth surface.
12. License Re-InspectionOct 24, 2019

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARDS AT BOTH SIDES OF EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
13. LicenseOct 9, 2019

    10 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM REAR STORAGE ROOMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MISSING WOODEN BASEBOARD COVING ON THE EAST WALL OF REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE SEAL OPEN HOLES AND CREVICE WHEREVER NEEDED.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
14. LicenseOct 8, 2019

    0 infractions