Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for JOY YEE PLUS on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635514
Location recorded for this inspection · JOY YEE PLUS · 2159 S CHINA PL
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SOME CLEANING NEEDED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734941
Location recorded for this inspection · JOY YEE PLUS · 2159 S CHINA PL
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND A 0 PPM READING AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THAT THE CHEMICAL READING MUST BE AT 100 PPM. DISHMACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE DISHWASHER MUST MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THE THREE COMP SINK UNTIL THE DISHMACHINE IS SANITIZING PROPERLY AND IS REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO 312 746-4240 TO REQUEST THAT THE MACHINE BE REINSPECTED AND THE TAG REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO HANDSOAP AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA KITCHEN ON THE FIRST FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDSOAP AT HANDSINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND SOME GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR STORAGE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER UNDER THE COUNTER BEHIND THE JUICE BAR IS IN POOR REPAIR. DOOR FALLS OFF THE HINGES WHEN OPENED; MUST REPAIR DOOR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND OTHER AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME LIGHT DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT BULBS IN HOODED SYSTEM; MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERCVED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: TWO LIGHTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ARE NOT SHIELDED; MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS. A SET OF LIGHTS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN ARE NOT SHIELDED; MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR THIS SET OF LIGHTS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN (RUBBER OR METAL); INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. FOUND PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE THREE COMP SINK FAUCET NECK DUE TO LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR FAUCET.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566349
Location recorded for this inspection · JOY YEE PLUS · 2159 S CHINA PL
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: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY AND EXCESS AMOUNT OF WATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY AS POSSIBLE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED MISSING LIGHTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1533036
Location recorded for this inspection · JOY YEE PLUS · 2159 S CHINA PL
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1528220
Location recorded for this inspection · JOY YEE PLUS · 2159 S CHINA PL
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND KITCHEN MAIN PREP COOLER AT 54.6F. COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROEPR HOLDING TEMPERATURE. FOUND 5LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 52.5F, 4 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 53.4F, 3 LBS OF FISH AT 52.5F, 4LBS OF COOKED PEELDED BOILED EGGS AT 53.4F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS STORED AT PROEPR HOLDING TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A), FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $100.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED USING EMPTY PLASTIC CONTAINER AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINER ( EMPTY JUICE AND VINIGER CONTAINERS) INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE SINGL SERVICE ARTICLES AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SOME OF THE SELF-SERVE SAUCE CONTAINERS MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR PLACE UNDER A SNEEZE GUARD.
Location recorded for this inspection · JOY YEE PLUS · 2159 S CHINA PL
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: MUST WIPE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR CRACK IN FLOOR OF WASHROOM BY THE FLOOR DRAIN ON THE FIRST FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, DISHMACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES (2ND FL) AND CLOSET (2ND FL).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON DOOR OF KITCHEN; REMOVE AND REPAINT. SOME DUST OBSERVED ON ATTACHED EQUIPMENT TO THE WALL IN KITCHEN (ANSIL SYSTEM AND PIPES); REMOVE DUST. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON SECOND FLOOR, REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET ON SECOND FLOOR. SOME PEELING PAINT ALONG TOP OF THE THREE COMP SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE AND REPAINT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC TIED AROUND THE FAUCET OF THE THREEE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN DUE TO LEAKING; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UTILITY SINK IN KITCHEN CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS; REMOVE AND STORE MOPS AND BROOMS APPROPRIATELY.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493778
Location recorded for this inspection · JOY YEE PLUS · 2159 S CHINA PL
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE HAS A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MUST BE CLEANED AS ICE IS USED FOR BEVERAGES AND SMOOTHIES (CONSUMPTION). MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH BEFORE USING. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG IS PLACED ON MACHINE AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST WIPE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR CRACK IN FLOOR OF WASHROOM BY THE FLOOR DRAIN ON THE FIRST FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, DISHMACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES (2ND FL) AND CLOSET (2ND FL).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON DOOR OF KITCHEN; REMOVE AND REPAINT. SOME DUST OBSERVED ON ATTACHED EQUIPMENT TO THE WALL IN KITCHEN (ANSIL SYSTEM AND PIPES); REMOVE DUST. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON SECOND FLOOR, REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET ON SECOND FLOOR. SOME PEELING PAINT ALONG TOP OF THE THREE COMP SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE AND REPAINT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC TIED AROUND THE FAUCET OF THE THREEE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN DUE TO LEAKING; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UTILITY SINK IN KITCHEN CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS; REMOVE AND STORE MOPS AND BROOMS APPROPRIATELY.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228097
Location recorded for this inspection · JOY YEE PLUS · 2159 S CHINA PL
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL MULTI USE UTENSIL ON CUSTOMER TABLES MUST BE INVERTED IN NAPKIN PROPERLY. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEED A PREP AREA. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1096508
Location recorded for this inspection · JOY YEE PLUS · 2159 S CHINA PL
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT LARGE COOKING POT AT REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO DISHES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN CEILING IN FRONT DINNING AREA OF DUST.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
579694
Location recorded for this inspection · JOY YEE PLUS · 2159 S CHINA PL
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALUMIINUM FOIL FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR FLOOR SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR AT DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANEL NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE HOT WATER TANK ROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR CEILING SECTION IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM. SEAL OPENING AT CEILING AT VENTILATION HOOD AT DISH MACHINE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN ON 1ST. FLOOR.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SMALL FRYER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SECOND FLOOR AND AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT RINSE SINK AT DISH MACHINE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60616
394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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