What is Chop Suey City Chicago Inc.'s health inspection score?

Chop Suey City Chicago Inc. 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 Chop Suey City Chicago Inc. last inspected?

Chop Suey City Chicago Inc. was last inspected on November 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chop Suey City Chicago Inc. have?

Chop Suey City Chicago Inc. has 18 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chop Suey City Chicago Inc. safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

Chop Suey City Chicago Inc.

Name: Chop Suey City Chicago Inc.
Address: 3825 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 79

3825 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/18/2025

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Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Nov 18, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation 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

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+7 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

3825 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Oct

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Oct

Nov 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

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 CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOORS IN FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. WALL NEXT TO FREEZER WITH FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS COMPLETE TRAINING.

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

61/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER, IN ADDITION TO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE, IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, SHRIMP) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FLY PAPER HANGING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND ONLY USE DEVICES INSTALLED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
BASIN OF HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR UNDER WOK LINE AND ALONG WALLBASE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARMENT SINK AND HANDWASH SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND FRONT EXTERIOR DOOR WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4"-1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT, AND REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4"-1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND PREVENT PEST ENTRY, MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND BROKEN EQUIPMENT STORED IN PREP AREA, AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROKEN/UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING. MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND MULTIPLE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FOR SMOOTH SURFACE AND EASE OF CLEANING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP SHELVES, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND SOILED MOP PROPPED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG TO DRY WHILE NOT IN USE, MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR VERIFICATION.

Base deductions−15 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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