What is 1st Chop Suey's health inspection score?

1st Chop Suey has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was 1st Chop Suey last inspected?

1st Chop Suey was last inspected on August 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does 1st Chop Suey have?

1st Chop Suey has 41 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is 1st Chop Suey safe to eat at?

1st Chop Suey has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does 1st Chop Suey serve?

1st Chop Suey serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

1st Chop Suey

Name: 1st Chop Suey
Address: 5845 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, 60638
Rating: 79

5845 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Aug 11, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.9

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 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.

Location

5845 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL 60638

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

6 basic

Sep

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

May

Apr 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Aug 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Aug

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Complaint

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAI
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CAUSING STANDING WATER IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: TOILET ROOM DOOR AND ALL SURROUNDING WALLS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 ALLERGEN TRAINING MISSING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−10 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONGWALL BASE BEHIND WIRE STORAGE RACKS. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CAUSING STANDING WATER IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
TOILET ROOM DOOR AND ALL SURROUNDING WALLS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALLERGEN TRAINING MISSING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−15 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE STORAGE SHELVES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC SHELVING IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SOAP DISPENSER NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, WOK STATION, 1 BURNER STOVE, OVEN, AND PREP TABLES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOM WHERE PIPES GO INTO THE WALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILDUP. CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR, AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND LIVE INSECTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND IN THE CORNER OF THE WASHROOM UNDER THE HAND-WASHING SINK. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND STOCK BOXES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND THE WOK AND STOVE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE STORAGE SHELVES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC SHELVING IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SOAP DISPENSER NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, WOK STATION, 1 BURNER STOVE, OVEN, AND PREP TABLES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOM WHERE PIPES GO INTO THE WALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILDUP. CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR, AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−13 pts

May 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED WIPE CLOTHS PLACED ON TOP OF BEEF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIPE CLOTH TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON THE SHELVING AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OR REPLACE WITH SOMETHING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKLINE, AND ON THE FAN GUARDS IN TWO DOOR REACH-IN REACH-COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOIL ACCUMULATION AND EXCESSIVE DRY FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP UNDER COOK LINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med7 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

51/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE NOR POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLIING TCS FOODS SUCH BEEF, CHICKEN, AND SOUPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, AND APPROX 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FURNANCE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A).

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED WIPE CLOTHS PLACED ON TOP OF BEEF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIPE CLOTH TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON THE SHELVING AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OR REPLACE WITH SOMETHING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SOIL ACCUMULATION AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVING AND THE OUTSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKLINE, AND ON THE FAN GUARDS IN TWO DOOR REACH-IN REACH-COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOIL ACCUMULATION AND EXCESSIVE DRY FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP UNDER COOK LINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE AND/OR DEBRIS, GREASE: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, ENTIRE WOK STATION, ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS (DOOR HANDLES, DOOR GASKETS, WIRE RACKS) , EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND ALL BASINS OF SINKS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES INCLUDING: UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AROUND LEGS OF PREP TABLES AND WHEELS OF COOLERS/FRYERS, UNDER AND BEHIND ENTIRE LENGTH OF WOK LINE WITH ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE/DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGH OUT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CRACKED FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRYERS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. WALL IN DISREPAIR BEHIND/ ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. WALL COVERING (STAINLESS STEEL AND FRP MATERIAL) IS NOT TIGHT FITTING AND UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO AS SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
SEE 60
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/31/22 REPORT 2547161 NOT CORRECTED: 58- 2-102.13: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−12 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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