Canvass
Feb 25, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Lanzhou Noodles
2247 S Wentworth Ave
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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5 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Feb 25, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 18, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A NEW SLICER ON A PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT. SLICER HAS NOT BEEN USED. INSTRUCTED THAT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED IN THE BASEMENT IF SLICER IS GOING TO BE USED IN THE BASEMENT FOR HANDWASHING. SINK MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). MANAGER STATES THAT SHE WILL MOVE IT TO THE KITCHEN AREA.
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 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL, INSIDE OF THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT ON THE LEDGE AND SHELF AND IN THE KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR BY THE LARGE MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN SHELVES. CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED.
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
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND KITCHEN WHERE DROPPINGS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN 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 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 18, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 15, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR AT BACK DOOR WITH BOXES ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 15, 2025 · Original Source
License
Feb 29, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TWO DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 3 FREEZER UNITS AND BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER TWO WASTEWATER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS, SO THAT THEY ARE NOT UNDER THE WASTEWATER LINES, OR ENCASE THE WASTEWATER PIPES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD AND GREASE. ALSO, OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD BUID UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHTBULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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, Feb 29, 2024 · Original Source