License Re-Inspection
Jul 20, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 20, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Chengdu Impression
2770 N Milwaukee Ave
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsLicense
Jul 16, 2026
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID ORGINAL CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ALL EXPOSED SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TWO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED EQUIPMENT PPM FRONT PREP (10PPM), MAIN PREP/DISH (0PPM). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTIONS BETWEEN 50-100PPM AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RUSTED PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ADDITIONAL SINK NEXT TO HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES WITH COVERING IN WOMENTS TOILET AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER DISHWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR MAINT PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASMENT PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 16, 2026 · Original Source
License
Jul 10, 2026
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 10, 2026 · Original Source