Food Safety Report: Hunan Gourmet, 2520-2556 S Archer Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60608 Illinois, United States

Report date: Feb 3, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Intructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no valid chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed manager to post valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed front handwashing sink in poor repair, water draining on floor when in use, rear handwashing sink not properly draining. Instructed manager to repair handwashing sinks and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed rear handwashing sink in dishwashing area not accessible for handwashing, filled with gloves and unnecessary articles. Instructed manager to remove all items from handwashing sink. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) see previous violation for citation

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperature of cold tcs food (tofu, beef, eggs, fish, shrimp, chicken) 52. 1f-52. 5f stored in prep cooler. Instructed manager to discard. All cold food must maintain 41f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Priority 7-38-005 citaiton issued

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 53. 1f instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: observed several containers of beef, chicken, fish improperly thawing on prep tables. Instructed manager to properly thaw food under refrigeration, cold running water or part of cooking process.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no thermometer inside prep cooler near walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide operable thermometers in all coolers.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers not properly labeled. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed no pest control logbook available. Premises must be serviced by a licensed exterminator and pest control logbook available upon inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) citation issued

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in prep, storage, walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed grocery bags used for storing food in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide proper food storage bags and containers.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no test kit or irreversible thermometer for high temperature dishmachine. Instructed manager to provide test kit or thermometer for high temperature dish machine. Priority foundation 7-38-005

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed excessive clutter in front counter, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly organize all areas to prevent pest harborage.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed grease buildup inside ventilation hoods. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handler training available. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide valid allergen training.

Source: chicago.gov