Cheng Chopsticks
3054 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO 60647
Restaurant · Risk 1 (High)
Risk
Moderate
score 38/100
2
inspections on file
17
total violations
4
critical violations
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Risk assessment
auto-generatedThis establishment is broadly compliant but has logged issues worth a quick glance before you visit. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-03) earned a Grade B. Inspectors recorded 4 critical violations across the visits on file — these are the findings most associated with foodborne illness. The trend is positive: its latest grade improved over the prior inspection.
Inspection history
- B2026-06-03Pass w/ Conditions · License Re-Inspection
- CRITICAL 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OUT PF 08/28/2026 OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABL EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES.…
- minor 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON SHEET PANS LOCATED IN SPEED RACK LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED, ON PREP TAB…
- minor 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP BEHIND DEEP FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS IN WALK IN COOLER ON FLOORS AND IN ALL CORNERS IF PREP …
- minor 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
- F2026-05-28Fail · License
- CRITICAL 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABL EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAI…
- CRITICAL 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVD NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIOIRTY FOU…
- minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR HANDLES IN DISREPAIR ON 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT ACROSS FROM DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ORANGE TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SMO…
- minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY RUSTED AND BROKEN SHELVING UNITS INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT AS WELL AS GREEN SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED…
- minor 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON SHEET PANS LOCATED IN SPEED RACK LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED, ON PREP TABLE SEHLVING …
- minor 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- minor 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- CRITICAL 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFICATION OF WASTE REMOVAL AGREEMENT FOR ESTABLISHMENT ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-02…
- minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP BEHIND DEEP FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS IN WALK IN COOLER ON FLOORS AND IN ALL CORNERS IF PREP AREA. INS…
- minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN CEILING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ATTACHMENT IN SAID SPACE AND MAINTAIN.
- minor 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTING IN FRONT AND REAR OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
- minor 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
Source: Chicago Dept. of Public Health (data.cityofchicago.org · 4ijn-s7e5). This page is a snapshot — verify current status with the official city portal.