What is Chop Suey Huang's health inspection score?

Chop Suey Huang has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chop Suey Huang last inspected?

Chop Suey Huang was last inspected on March 4, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chop Suey Huang have?

Chop Suey Huang has 31 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chop Suey Huang safe to eat at?

Yes, Chop Suey Huang has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Chop Suey Huang

Name: Chop Suey Huang
Address: 5202 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 92

5202 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/4/2026

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0Excellent

Lincoln Square

Ranked #73 of 447 in Lincoln Square

Declining

7 inspections

Last: Mar 4, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

5202 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

7 basic

Jul

Oct 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Nov

Jan 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

6 basic

Apr 2025

2 inspections

2 basic

Apr

Mar 2026

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED MULTIPLE DEAD GNATS IN THE CORNERS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED HANGING INSECT CONTROL DEVICE IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE FROM THE AREA.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, OIL, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND FRYING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPLACE WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

Base deductions−14 pts

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR;LOOSE LOCATED AT REAR NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SECURE TO THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2587850 DATED:01/09/2024 #49--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING WOK STATION AND COOKING STOVE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. #55--OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH DRIED-UP DEBRIS SPILLAGE UNDERNEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE RACKS AND WALLS WITH SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. #56--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. #58--OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/10/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High6 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

48/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE(TCS FOODS)CHICKEN,BEEF,RICE,GRAVY ETC.IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED/SERVED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE,THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.OBSERVED STORING KITCHEN BOWLS AND SPOONS INSIDE MENTIONED HAND SINK WHILE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY HANDLING AND COOKING FOODS TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF MAIN PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING WOK STATION AND COOKING STOVE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH DRIED-UP DEBRIS SPILLAGE UNDERNEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE RACKS AND WALLS WITH SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−42 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Basic

3 total2 risk factors

68/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-102.14 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ARE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

64/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ARE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2561425, DATED JULY 28, 2022, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO: #47 CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High7 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

71/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, COOKED RICE ETC.) ARE BEING HANDLED WITH CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED BLACK TAPE AROUND THE SAID FAUCET. MUST FIX.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. OBSERVED SOME LITTER ON GROUND.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDEDE WALK-IN COOLER ESPECIALLY UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND FLOOR BEHIND GREASE BOX BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE HANDWASHING SINK CABINET INSIDE WASHROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−24 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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