What is Mon Lung Chop Suey's health inspection score?

Mon Lung Chop Suey has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mon Lung Chop Suey last inspected?

Mon Lung Chop Suey was last inspected on May 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mon Lung Chop Suey have?

Mon Lung Chop Suey has 21 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mon Lung Chop Suey safe to eat at?

Mon Lung Chop Suey has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Mon Lung Chop Suey

Name: Mon Lung Chop Suey
Address: 1009 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 77

1009 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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Wicker Park

Ranked #297 of 583 in Wicker Park

Stable

6 inspections

Last: May 16, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

May

Jun 2022

1 inspections

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Oct

Aug 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

May

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
Ice for consumption is used as a coolant for fruit cups in the main kitchen area's ice machine. Instructed not to place any object in the ice maker that could cause contamination, ice is removed. Priority violation 7-38-005.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Using card board to cover shelves in walk-in cooler, instructed not to use card board.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, DEEP FRYER, STOVE, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 REPAIR THE HOLES IN THE CEILING DRYWALL OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT CORNER ACROSS FROM THE STAIRCASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, DEEP FRYER, STOVE, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPAIR THE HOLES IN THE CEILING DRYWALL OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2582948 ON 10/5/23 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. 55 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 55 - OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE HAND WASHING SINK AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−17 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED REAR SIDE DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL DOORS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS BEHIND HAND WASHING SINK AND ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF BUCKET NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jun 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, EGG ROLLS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2549982 CONDUCTED ON 02/17/22. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#47) 4-101.19:OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOK LINE, WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.(#47) 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY. (#55) 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE KITCHEN AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. (#55) 6-501.114 MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WAL

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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