Lao Sze Chuan
520 N MICHIGAN AVE, 60611
Restaurant
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Last inspected: January 21, 2026
Inspection History
January 21, 2026
Canvass Re-Inspection
Pass
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47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
January 14, 2026
Canvass
Fail
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38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
March 10, 2025
Short Form Complaint
Pass w/ Conditions
PC
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
December 19, 2024
Canvass
Pass
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38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
March 27, 2024
Canvass
Pass w/ Conditions
PC
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
March 14, 2023
Complaint Re-Inspection
Pass
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March 7, 2023
Complaint
Fail
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1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
June 15, 2022
Canvass Re-Inspection
Pass
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June 8, 2022
Canvass
Fail
F
1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
June 16, 2021
Canvass Re-Inspection
Pass w/ Conditions
PC
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
June 9, 2021
Canvass
Fail
F
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED