Chicago issues retail food license for Cha-Chin at 407 N Clark St
Money Moves Chicago, IL localCity records show two passing inspections in October and a license issued November 3.
Overview
Chicago's business licensing records now list Cha-Chin at 407 N Clark St under a retail food establishment license. The city issued the license on Nov. 3, 2026, after two license inspections passed on Oct. 27.
The record confirms a city license. It does not show that the business has every approval it needs, and it does not show whether the business is open.
Why it matters
The record adds a licensed food establishment at a River North address, but it does not establish that the business is open or fully approved.
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Timeline
October 2026 November 2026
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Chicago issues retail food license for Cha-Chin
Latest LicensingCity records list a retail food establishment license for preparation and dining with seating.
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Two license inspections pass at 407 N Clark St
InspectionChicago records show two license inspections passed on the same day.
Scenarios
License remains active through mid-2027
Discussed by: No public analysis; derived from the city licensing record.
Chicago's business license dataset would continue to list Cha-Chin's retail food license at 407 N Clark St as active. That would confirm the license did not lapse or get revoked in the months after issuance.
City issues another food permit at the address
Discussed by: No public analysis; derived from the city licensing record.
A second food-related license or permit would appear for 407 N Clark St after the Nov. 3 retail food license. That would show additional city approvals at the address.
License lapses or is revoked by mid-2027
Discussed by: No public analysis; derived from the city licensing record.
Chicago's dataset would show Cha-Chin's retail food license at 407 N Clark St as inactive, revoked, or absent from active licenses. That would mark a change from the Nov. 3 issuance.