Non-Inspection
May 28, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 28, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
House Of Hunan
444 W Fullerton Pkwy
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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4 inspectionsCanvass
Jan 6, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN STANDING ONE DOOR GLASS COOLER ON LEFT SIDE STORAGE AREA NEXT TO DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IN COOLER.
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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN TO BE SLOW DRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HAND SINK STILL FUNCTIONAL AND ABLE TO BE USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.
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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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP GREASE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE WHEN YOU WALK INTO KITCHEN ON NORTHERN WALL. OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD, GREASE, AND DEBRIS BUILT UP AND CAKED ONTO THE FLOOR BELOW THE WOK STATION, FRYERS, AND BELOW ALL THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE CENTER OF THE MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH BUILT UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN BELOW ALL ITEMS TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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 EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AND BAGS STORED NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS AND ON STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE A SPOT FOR STORAGE OF ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS.
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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 issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL MANAGERS COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 6, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jan 17, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 17, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 5, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE 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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERSAND MAINTAIN.
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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 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2572845 ON 03/20/2023. VIOLATIONS #37 3-302.12ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INCLUDING SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. #41 PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. #43 COOKS LINE KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE. #45 ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER COOKS LINE, THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM STORAGE, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS TO ENABLE CLEANING AND MONITORING. #47 MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS OR CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. #54 MUST NOT STORE USED CARDBOARD AND BUCKET OF GREASE OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE PARKING GARAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 742-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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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 22Food temperature
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED FRESH CHICKEN AT 49.9F, EGGROLLS AT 48.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40# OF FOOD WORTH $280 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 23Food source and labeling
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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER PREPARED AND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AND EGGROLLS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. OBSERVED NO DATES AT ALL. FOOD DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $60. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS TORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE BINS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 5, 2024 · Original Source