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YEMEN RESTAURANT

4750 N KENNETH AVE · Chicago, IL 60630

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for YEMEN RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321931

Location recorded for this inspection · YEMEN RESTAURANT · 4750 N KENNETH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604537

Location recorded for this inspection · YEMEN RESTAURANT · 4750 N KENNETH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: New storage shelving unit needs detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving needs cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under storage shelving/rack, and by stove not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Wall by exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, broken ceiling tile by A/C unit in dining area shall be replaced, door frame in kitchen prep area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust fan in kitchen prep area needs detailed cleaning.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
88782

Location recorded for this inspection · YEMEN RESTAURANT · 4750 N KENNETH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in coolers, and reach in freezer.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Front counter storage shelving had exposed raw wood, shall be repair, exposed raw wood, peeling paint of counter cabinet shall be repair/sealed.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, cooler doors, prep table,storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear kitchen area, and dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls, ceiling in kitchen prep area, by 3 compartment sink not clean need detailed cleaning, walls, ceiling in kitchen, bathroom, that had peeling paint shall be repair.Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in dining areas shall be replaced.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep area need detailed cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep are, and dining areas need cleaning(detailed).

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
414165

Location recorded for this inspection · YEMEN RESTAURANT · 4750 N KENNETH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
353228

Location recorded for this inspection · YEMEN RESTAURANT · 4750 N KENNETH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 165950 DATED 11/18/09.#33-INSIDE OF THE DRAWER OF THE CABINET IN FRONT OF THE COOKING STOVE WITH FOOD CRUMBS/FOOD STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34-FLOOR BY THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE WASHROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. #35-SEAL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM.#41-CLUTTER IN THE CABINET /SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLE NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT INSECTS/RODENT HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE CAULK THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. CAULKING WORN OUT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND SHELVINGS OF THE REACH COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR AND TOP OF THE STOVE AND GRILL, AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHELVINGS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA BY THE STOVE. DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPT SINK, AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING AND WALLS BY THE EXHAUST FAN ABOVE THE WASHROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING AND COOKING FOODS.COOK WAS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

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194 of 261 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1170552.

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