What is Hunan Cuisine's health inspection score?

Hunan Cuisine has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hunan Cuisine last inspected?

Hunan Cuisine was last inspected on August 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hunan Cuisine have?

Hunan Cuisine has 46 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hunan Cuisine safe to eat at?

Hunan Cuisine has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Hunan Cuisine

Name: Hunan Cuisine
Address: 2002 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 77

2002 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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Chinatown

Ranked #266 of 465 in Chinatown

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Aug 18, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.8

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 73/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (77/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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2002 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Aug

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Sep 2023

2 inspections

10 basic

Sep

May 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun

Aug 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass1 Recent Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Base deductions−9 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med3 Basic

7 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS/RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF BEEF AT 55.2F, 5LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.8F AND 4LBS OF BLOODCAKE AT 49.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 19LBS AT $195. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES UNDER STORAGE RACK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

Base deductions−31 pts

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE MIDDLE EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/4"-1/2" GAPS NOTED AT THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED PIC TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR OR KEEP THE OUTER DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD AND DISH WASHING AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX TOILET HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS TO BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A MISSING COVING TILE BEHIND THE DOOR IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REPLACE TILE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 80 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AREA ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE MIDDLE EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/4"-1/2" GAPS NOTED AT THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED PIC TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR OR KEEP THE OUTER DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD AND DISH WASHING AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX TOILET HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS TO BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A MISSING COVING TILE BEHIND THE DOOR IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REPLACE TILE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2581148 DATED 09/01/2023 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -#49-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. -#55-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND VENT FAN ON WASHROOM CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. -#56-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. -#57-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRD FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. -#58-NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−18 pts

Sep 23

Recent Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND VENT FAN ON WASHROOM CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRD FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−10 pts

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND VENT FAN ON WASHROOM CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRD FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−10 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med6 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

53/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED TO OBTAIN THE PROPER READING OF CHLORINE AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. MUST MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 80 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND VENT FAN ON WASHROOM CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRD FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−42 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF NAME OF COMMODITY ON CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
TOILET ROOM IN NEED GARBAGE CAN WITH LID. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP.

Base deductions−15 pts

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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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