QIAO LIN HOT POT

2105 S JEFFERSON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · Restaurant

13 inspections

1. Canvass Re-InspectionJan 27, 2026

   4 infractions

   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOODS IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS; INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM USING GROCERY BAGS AND USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
2. CanvassJan 20, 2026

   5 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 20 OR MORE KNATS ON THE WALL AND CEILING IN THE SMALL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK AND TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOODS IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS; INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM USING GROCERY BAGS AND USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
3. Recent InspectionFeb 26, 2025

   5 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • 3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT, STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE SIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH INGREDIENT COMMON NAME.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.13: OBSERVED TWO ELECTRICAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES STORED ON WALLS ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES IN TWO DIFFERENT SIDE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DEVICES FROM ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES MENTIONED IN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • 3-307.11: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, RESURFACE TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.13: OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE STOVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4. Short Form ComplaintJan 29, 2025

   5 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • 3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT, STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE SIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH INGREDIENT COMMON NAME.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.13: OBSERVED TWO ELECTRICAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES STORED ON WALLS ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES IN TWO DIFFERENT SIDE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DEVICES FROM ABOVE FOOD PRRP TABLES MENTIONED IN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • 3-307.11: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, RESURFACE TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.13: OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE STOVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
5. CanvassJan 6, 2025

   6 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD. FOUND 15 DOZEN AND 3 EGGS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, THE TEMPERATURES RANGED 56.3F-58.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROX. 30LBS AT $70 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT, STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE SIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH INGREDIENT COMMON NAME.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED TWO ELECTRICAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES STORED ON WALLS ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES IN TWO DIFFERENT SIDE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DEVICES FROM ABOVE FOOD PRRP TABLES MENTIONED IN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, RESURFACE TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE STOVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6. CanvassJul 1, 2024

   4 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA AND IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS ALSO PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING IN AREAS WHERE FOUND.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE COOLING UNITS AND REACH IN FREEZERS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INSIDE WALLS, FLOOR OF UNITS AND LINING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD STAINS, FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. UPON ENTRY OF FACILITY IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DISHES LEFT OVER FROM THE NIGHT BEFORE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO LEAVE FOOD SOILED DISHES OUT OVER NIGHT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING, BREEDING AND HARBORING.
7. Complaint Re-InspectionOct 25, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA UNDER SHELVING, SINKS, AND BEHING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
8. ComplaintOct 18, 2023

   7 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOOD SANITATION TRAINING.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS (BEEF, RICE, PORK) ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30LBS OF BEEF KIDNEYS IN PREP AREA AT A TEMPERATURE OF 75.7F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE AT 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 30LBS OF BEEF KIDNEYS AT A COST OF $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED BEEF BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED ON THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIDGERATION OR POTABLE COLD RUNNING WATER.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA UNDER SHELVING, SINKS, AND BEHING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
9. Complaint Re-InspectionApr 20, 2022

   0 infractions

10. ComplaintApr 12, 2022

    6 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL SMALL FLIES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, AND DISH AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30-35 FLIES THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NO FOOD STORAGE IN GROCERY BAGS, MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CUTTING BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • ALL HANDLES TO REACH IN COOLERS AND PULL DRAWERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UPALONG WALL BASES. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND FREE FROM WATER.
11. ComplaintSep 30, 2020

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
12. ComplaintSep 22, 2020

    0 infractions

13. LicenseJun 30, 2020

    4 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE FOUND NO CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • FOUND 4 POTS TO LARGE TO FIT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING PROCEDURE (MUST BE READILY AVAILABLE FOR APPROVAL AT ANY TIME)FOR ANY EQUIPMENT THAT CAN NOT BE ADEQUATELY CLEANED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • FOUND NO CLOSED GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.