Canvass
Jun 24, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 24, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Mr. Ging Chop Suey Inc.
3549 N Central Ave
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
6 inspectionsCanvass
Jan 7, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LARGE TUBE ATTACHED TO CONDENSATION UNIT DRIPPING WITH WATER INTO BUCKET LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. WATER MUST BE DRAINED INTO AN APPROVED DRAIN.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Feb 20, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13--MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.114--OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPTY METAL CANS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST 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, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 27, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPTY METAL CANS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST 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, Jan 27, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 20, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 20, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 13, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 47F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 47-53F SUCH AS SHRIMP, BEEF AND COOKED NOODLES. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $175.00. 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 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 49F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. 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 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/13/2023, REPORT #2581627. #49--OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #52-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ON TOP OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED FILTHY FLOORS WITH HEAVY GREASE SPILLS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS BY REAR DOOR AND MOP SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 13, 2024 · Original Source