What is Hua's Chinese Chop Suey Express's health inspection score?

Hua's Chinese Chop Suey Express has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hua's Chinese Chop Suey Express last inspected?

Hua's Chinese Chop Suey Express was last inspected on April 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hua's Chinese Chop Suey Express have?

Hua's Chinese Chop Suey Express has 58 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hua's Chinese Chop Suey Express safe to eat at?

Yes, Hua's Chinese Chop Suey Express has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Hua's Chinese Chop Suey Express serve?

Hua's Chinese Chop Suey Express serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Hua's Chinese Chop Suey Express

Name: Hua's Chinese Chop Suey Express
Address: 3014 E 91ST ST, Chicago, 60617
Rating: 89

3014 E 91ST ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/24/2025

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0Excellent

Chinese•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 90% of chinese restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Apr 24, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

8.3

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 84/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (89/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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3014 E 91ST ST, Chicago, IL 60617

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

6 basic

Dec

Jan 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

32 basic

Feb 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

10 basic

Feb

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass2 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLTUION BETWEEN USES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High10 Basic

11 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER (39.4F)AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVD SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED CRATES AND CONTAINERS OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND HAND WASHING SINK, FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WASHROOM.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED ONLY ONE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2569994 ON 1-20-23:47-OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 51-OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.53- MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−30 pts

Jan 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med15 Basic

16 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (15)

−30 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST STORE OFF OF FLOOR.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEARING SOILED APRONS MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CLOTHING AND MAINTAIN.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. ALSO NOTED #10 CANS USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS,SHELVING UNITS & ROLLING CARTS IN WALK IN COOLER,STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS,WOK STATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
Inspector Comments: NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER ALONG THE WALLS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. MUST BE ABLE TO MONITOR AND CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: 6-501.13 FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES AND BASES AT MOPSINK AND WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−35 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High3 Med17 Basic

21 total

41/100inspection score

−59 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF GLASS POP REACH IN COOLER AT 51.1F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER TO FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. CRAB MEAT 71.1F ON A TRAY ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.1/2 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS 54.7F ON TOPSIDE OF STOVE.5LBS. PRE-COOKED EGGROLLS-48.9F AND 3LBS. PRE-COOKED BREADED CHICKEN 49.9F INSIDE OF GLASS POP REACH IN COOLER.1LB. CRAB RANGOON 56.5F ON PREP TABLE IN A PAN. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.11.5 LBS. $35.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (17)

−34 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST STORE OFF OF FLOOR.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEARING SOILED APRONS MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CLOTHING AND MAINTAIN.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. ALSO NOTED #10 CANS USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS,SHELVING UNITS & ROLLING CARTS IN WALK IN COOLER,STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS,WOK STATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
Inspector Comments: NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER ALONG THE WALLS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. MUST BE ABLE TO MONITOR AND CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DIRT,GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES AND BASES AT MOPSINK AND WHERE NEEDED.
62COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE−2
OBSERVED NO SMOKING SIGNS NOT POSTED ON PREMISES TO VIEW MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−59 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. ALSO NOTED #10 CANS USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK DRY STORAGE CANTAINER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER ALONG THE WALLS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. MUST BE ABLE TO MONITOR AND CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Base deductions−12 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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