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Liuyishou Hot Pot Chicago

February 11, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR OF KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: ONE FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN NOT WEARING APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINT; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE.
code 40
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE (CORRECTED ON SITE), INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM A VALVE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT VALVE.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN STORAGE ROOM FLOOR WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. • OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE OF STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR AREA OF THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS INSIDE OF THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 17, 2025: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.