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City inspectors recorded this establishment as out of business on 2026-04-30. Its inspection history is kept below in full — the record does not stop being true because the business shut. The city publishes no reason for a closure, and none is inferred here. A licence can be reinstated; if this one is inspected and graded again, the notice clears on the next rebuild.

As of 2026-04-14, Lao Sze Chuan passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Lao Sze Chuan

PASS
4832 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
Uptown · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-04-14
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Violations at most recent inspection

NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
core violation
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT DINING AREA AND DINING TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
core violation
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
core violation
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER WITH SPILLS ON SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS OF THE HOT HOLDING CONTAINERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20262 inspections
20251 inspection
20242 inspections

Lao Sze Chuan health inspection FAQ

Has Lao Sze Chuan passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Lao Sze Chuan passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-04-14. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Lao Sze Chuan have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 4 violations at Lao Sze Chuan's most recent inspection on 2026-04-14. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Lao Sze Chuan last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Lao Sze Chuan was last inspected on 2026-04-14. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.