What is HO HO Chop Suey-chicago,inc's health inspection score?

HO HO Chop Suey-chicago,inc has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was HO HO Chop Suey-chicago,inc last inspected?

HO HO Chop Suey-chicago,inc was last inspected on September 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does HO HO Chop Suey-chicago,inc have?

HO HO Chop Suey-chicago,inc has 52 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is HO HO Chop Suey-chicago,inc safe to eat at?

HO HO Chop Suey-chicago,inc has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

HO HO Chop Suey-chicago,inc

Name: HO HO Chop Suey-chicago,inc
Address: 7908 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 83

7908 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Sep 3, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.8

Avg Violations

7 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

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

10x

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 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

7908 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec

May 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Feb 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

13 basic

Feb

Jan 2025

1 inspections

7 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Feb

Sep 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

3 Complaint2 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Sep 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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 VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. CORRECTED ON SITE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EMPLOYEE WASHROOM CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE IN THE HOODED AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.113(A) : MUST ELIMINATE BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionFail

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

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
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TOPSIDE OF WOK STATION & FAUCETS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
MUST ELIMINATE BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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 OF WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,COOLERS. #57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.: #58-2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−14 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OFF OF FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES AND STORE PROPERLY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER WOK STATION.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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 2/9/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OFF OF FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES AND STORE PROPERLY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR DRIP TRAY OF WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,COOLERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER WOK STATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−19 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE COOLER DOORS(NO TAPE).
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, AND THE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASHROOM WITH A LID. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE WITH A LID AS REQUIRED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERD. MUST ELEVATE 6" AND ORGANIZE STOCK FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING PURPOSE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKING OIL FROM FLOOR AND STORE OFF OF FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON TOPSIDE OF STEAM TABLE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 22

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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 PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/29/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND SIDE DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST ELEVATE LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKING OIL FROM FLOOR AND STORE OFF OF FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON TOPSIDE OF STEAM TABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE SOILED AND WORN TAPE FROM DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REPAIR PROPERLY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN VESTIBULE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.

Base deductions−26 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

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 DAMAGED GASKETS ON REAR TWO-DOOR COOLER.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−8 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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