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YUEN'S CHINESE KITCHEN

7357 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60626

Restaurant

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
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Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955476

Location recorded for this inspection · YUEN'S CHINESE KITCHEN · 7357 N CLARK ST

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.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1971035

Location recorded for this inspection · YUEN'S CHINESE KITCHEN · 7357 N CLARK ST

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: OBSERVED RUST ON RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RACKS SO THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE STOVE, FRYER AND WOKS. ALSO, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970553

Location recorded for this inspection · YUEN'S CHINESE KITCHEN · 7357 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK, WHEN CONTAMINATION IS POSSIBLE. CHICKEN AND BEEF TEMPERATURES RANGED BETWEEN 39.4F - 40F. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS, NOT ON THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 17

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, SHRIMP, BEING THAWED IMPROPERLY IN A BUCKET OF WATER NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK. SHRIMP WAS AT A PROPER TEMPURTURE OF 39.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO PROPERLY THAW; EITHER IN THE COOLER, OR UNDER POTABLE RUNNING COLD WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATINS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1631664, DATED 2/18/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUED; #30; OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. #32; OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN KITCHEN, RUST ON DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, RUST ON LOWER SHELVES OF 2 PREP TABLES, REPLACE CUTTING BOARD, DEEP BLACK GOOVES; ICE BUILD-UP IN DEEP FREEZER, AND USE OF CARDBOARD IN COOLERS AND FOIL ON EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #34; OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, DIRTY CORNERS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. #35; OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR, IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. ALSO, STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM, CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT HAVE DUST BUILD-UP. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #36; OBSERVED DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38; OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #41; OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT; REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDER FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. #45; FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED. VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RACKS SO THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE STOVE, FRYER AND WOKS. ALSO, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE COOKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN COOKING OR PREPARING FOOD IN KITCHEN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631869

Location recorded for this inspection · YUEN'S CHINESE KITCHEN · 7357 N CLARK ST

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: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN KITCHEN, RUST ON DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, RUST ON LOWER SHELVES OF 2 PREP TABLES, REPLACE CUTTING BOARD, DEEP BLACK GOOVES; ICE BUILD-UP IN DEEP FREEZER, AND USE OF CARDBOARD IN COOLERS AND FOIL ON EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, DIRTY CORNERS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA, AND DIRTY FLOOR IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR, IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. ALSO, STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM, CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT HAVE DUST BUILD-UP. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, AND LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED LINEN BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT; REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDER FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631664

Location recorded for this inspection · YUEN'S CHINESE KITCHEN · 7357 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 2 INCH HOLE ON THE BOTTOM LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR, INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: CHEMICAL TEST KIT NOT ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT ON LAST INSPECTION REPORT, DATED 2/13/2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP REPORT #1482582, DATED 2/13/2015. VIOLATION #32; COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. VIOLATION #33;DEEP FRIER'S WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,BURNED FOOD AND GRIME INSIDE THE OVENS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD /GRIME BUILD-UP. HOOD,FILTERS AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE.EXCESS DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELF UNDER THE STEAM TABLES,DIRTY UNUSED DISHES AND POTS WITH EXCESS GREASE AND DUST . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE WITH METAL SHAVING /DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VIOLATION #35;WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS AND DANGLING GREASE FROM CEILING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN KITCHEN, RUST ON DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, RUST ON LOWER SHELVES OF 2 PREP TABLES, REPLACE CUTTING BOARD, DEEP BLACK GOOVES; ICE BUILD-UP IN DEEP FREEZER, AND USE OF CARDBOARD IN COOLERS AND FOIL ON EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, DIRTY CORNERS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA, AND DIRTY FLOOR IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR, IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. ALSO, STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM, CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT HAVE DUST BUILD-UP. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, AND LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED LINEN BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT; REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDER FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482591

Location recorded for this inspection · YUEN'S CHINESE KITCHEN · 7357 N CLARK ST

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: COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DEEP FRIER'S WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,BURNED FOOD AND GRIME INSIDE THE OVENS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD /GRIME BUILD-UP. HOOD,FILTERS AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE.EXCESS DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELF UNDER THE STEAM TABLES,DIRTY UNUSED DISHES AND POTS WITH EXCESS GREASE AND DUST . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE WITH METAL SHAVING /DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND THE GREASE BOX AND BY THE FOOT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS AND DANGLING GREASE FROM CEILING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: APRONS THAT COOK WAS WEARING IN POOR CONDITIONS:EXTREMELY STAINED, DISCOLORED AND WRINKLED. ALL EMPLOYEE SHALL HAVE CLEAN CLOTHING

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482582

Location recorded for this inspection · YUEN'S CHINESE KITCHEN · 7357 N CLARK ST

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: NO SANITIZER USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USED UTENSILS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO STORED SAID UTENSILS.NO SANITIZE SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK: WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE(100ppm). CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED COOKED NOODLE IN WATER IN A BUCKET UNCOVERED STORED INSIDE A MOP SINK WITH DIRTY MOPS AND METAL SCRUBBIES.PRODUCE BOXES WERE STORED ON TOP THE OPENED FOOD PRODUCT AND AROUND/INSIDE MOP SINK.ALSO OBSERVED A BUCKET WITH DIRTY APRONS SOAKING WITH SOAP AND BLEACH BY THE OPENED FOOD. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED. POUNDS#2 , VALUE 10.INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD AT ALL TIMES AND NOT TO STORE INSIDE THE MOP SINK. FOUND COOKED FOOD UNCOVERED STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS APPROX 60 OR MORE IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,UNDER THE SHELVES,REAR AREA.INSIDE THE WASHROOM BEHIND CHEMICAL SHELF.ALONG BASEBOARD WALL UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT NORTH SIDE OF PREMISES.BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DEEP FRIER'S WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,BURNED FOOD AND GRIME INSIDE THE OVENS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD /GRIME BUILD-UP. HOOD,FILTERS AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE.EXCESS DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELF UNDER THE STEAM TABLES,DIRTY UNUSED DISHES AND POTS WITH EXCESS GREASE AND DUST . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE WITH METAL SHAVING /DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND THE GREASE BOX AND BY THE FOOT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS AND DANGLING GREASE FROM CEILING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: APRONS THAT COOK WAS WEARING IN POOR CONDITIONS:EXTREMELY STAINED, DISCOLORED AND WRINKLED. ALL EMPLOYEE SHALL HAVE CLEAN CLOTHING

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1391470

Location recorded for this inspection · YUEN'S CHINESE KITCHEN · 7357 N CLARK ST

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 BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER WOK AREAS AND ALONG WALLS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106685

Location recorded for this inspection · YUEN'S CHINESE KITCHEN · 7357 N CLARK ST

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: NO FOOD LABELS PROVIDED AT BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STAINLESS SMALL CONTAINERS INSIDE COOKED FOOD CONTAINERS,WHICH ARE USED TO PICK-UP FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERVING UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLES TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NOT ENOUGH SHELVES PROVIDE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES AND STORE FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT IS DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL WITH FOOD STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OPENED CEILING AROUND PIPE AND BROKEN WALL UNDER THE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL./ REPAIR SAID WALLS

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DEAD INSECTS AND DUST INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT COMPLETELY SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO DOOR

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDE ON PREMISES TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106671

Location recorded for this inspection · YUEN'S CHINESE KITCHEN · 7357 N CLARK ST

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: WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50F, THEIR OWN THERMOMETERS SHOWED TEMP OF 54F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF, SHRIMP, ETC. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" INSTRUCTED NOT USE UNIT, ALSO MINIMIZE FOOD PREPARATION DUE TO LIMITED COOLERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A). UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: EGG ROLLS AT TEMP OF 48F TO 49.6F; RANGOON FILLED WITH CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 49.5F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 62,7F,COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 67.9F. COOKED SHRIMP AT TEMP 46.7F AND RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 56.9F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE, NOR COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 50, VALUE 200. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NO FOOD LABELS PROVIDED AT BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STAINLESS SMALL CONTAINERS INSIDE COOKED FOOD CONTAINERS,WHICH ARE USED TO PICK-UP FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERVING UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLES TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NOT ENOUGH SHELVES PROVIDE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES AND STORE FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT IS DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL WITH FOOD STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OPENED CEILING AROUND PIPE AND BROKEN WALL UNDER THE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL./ REPAIR SAID WALLS

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DEAD INSECTS AND DUST INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT COMPLETELY SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO DOOR

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDE ON PREMISES TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106584

Location recorded for this inspection · YUEN'S CHINESE KITCHEN · 7357 N CLARK ST

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: NO FOOD LABELS PROVIDED AT BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STAINLESS SMALL CONTAINERS INSIDE COOKED FOOD CONTAINERS,WHICH ARE USED TO PICK-UP FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERVING UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLES TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NOT ENOUGH SHELVES PROVIDE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES AND STORE FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT IS DIRTY WITH DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL WITH FOOD STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OPENED CEILING AROUND PIPE AND BROKEN WALL UNDER THE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL./ REPAIR SAID WALLS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DEAD INSECTS AND DUST INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT COMPLETELY SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO DOOR

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDE ON PREMISES TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.

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