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Ho Ho Chop Suey-Chicago,Inc: health inspection history

7908 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60620

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Address: 7908 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60620
Also known as: Ho Ho Chop Suey
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass on May 21, 2026
License number: 2432635
Latest inspection: May 21, 2026 (Canvass Re-Inspection)
Records shown: 12 inspections, Mar 2, 2021 to May 21, 2026

Across these 12 inspection records, results were: 7 × Pass; 4 × Fail; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions. 67 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

May 21, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHEILDS IN THE SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE DEAD FLIES. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: Violation Codes: 4-202.18 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GREASE IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

May 14, 2026 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED LIDS OPEN DUE TO OVERFLOWING OF GARBAGE, WHICH ALLOWS POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS. MUST KEEP LIDS CLOSED AND AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B).
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHEILDS IN THE SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE DEAD FLIES. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 3, 2025 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED RAW FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED THE COOK USE TONGS TO GRAB RAW CHICKEN FROM A BOWL TO COOK, HE DROPPED THE TONGS ON THE FLOOR AND PUT THEM BACK INTO THE BOWL WITH THE RAW CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ANY UTENSIL THAT FALLS ONTO THE FLOOR AND TO DISCARD THE REST OF THE CHICKEN WINGS IN THE BOWL. 3 LBS DISCARDED VALUE $15.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION…
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED RAW SHIMP IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER THAT THE PIC STATED HAD JUST BEEN WASHED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONTAINER FROM THE FLOOR AND STORE FOODS ON PREP TABLES OR IN REFRIGERATION UNITS ONLY. CORRECTED ON SITE.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON SIDES OF FRYER AND BEHIND FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE IN THE HOODED AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 4, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: 5-501.113(A) : MUST ELIMINATE BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Jan 28, 2025 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TOPSIDE OF WOK STATION & FAUCETS.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: MUST ELIMINATE BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2589770 2/20/24 NOT CORRECTED-#39-3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OFF OF FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES AND STORE PROPERLY.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR DRIP TRAY…

Feb 20, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OFF OF FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES AND STORE PROPERLY.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR DRIP TRAY OF WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,COOLERS.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER WOK STATION.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 9, 2024 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR UNDER CALL CENTER TABLE AND ON PALLET IN SAME AREA,INTERIOR LEDGE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER, ON FLOOR NEAR LADDER IN CORNER,IN TOILET ROOM UNDER HAND SINK AND BEHIND TOILET MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER…
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: MUST ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OFF OF FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES AND STORE PROPERLY.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR DRIP TRAY OF WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,COOLERS.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER WOK STATION.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

May 10, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE COOLER DOORS(NO TAPE).
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, AND THE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASHROOM WITH A LID. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE WITH A LID AS REQUIRED.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERD. MUST ELEVATE 6" AND ORGANIZE STOCK FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING PURPOSE.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Dec 6, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKING OIL FROM FLOOR AND STORE OFF OF FLOOR.
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON TOPSIDE OF STEAM TABLE.

Nov 29, 2022 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS,ON FLOOR UNDER AND NEXT TO BOTH CHEST FREEZERS,ON FLOOR UNDER & ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,UNDER 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ,TOILET ROOM ON ARTICLES AND ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN SAME. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE…
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND SIDE DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: MUST ELEVATE LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKING OIL FROM FLOOR AND STORE OFF OF FLOOR.
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON TOPSIDE OF STEAM TABLE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REMOVE SOILED AND WORN TAPE FROM DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REPAIR PROPERLY.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN VESTIBULE.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.

Jul 14, 2022 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON REAR TWO-DOOR COOLER.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Mar 2, 2021 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON REAR TWO-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES AND FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.