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YEOWOOSAI

6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE · Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for YEOWOOSAI on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633588

Location recorded for this inspection · YEOWOOSAI · 6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND DEEP FRYER NOT UNDER HOOD.MUST PLACE UNDER HOOD.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618552

Location recorded for this inspection · YEOWOOSAI · 6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INSIDE KIMCHI STAND UP 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AROUND COOLER FAN. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF KIMCHI COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612820

Location recorded for this inspection · YEOWOOSAI · 6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598314

Location recorded for this inspection · YEOWOOSAI · 6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP OF 1/4 TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM AND TOP OF SAID DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ENTRY

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT PATERIAL

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT .HEAVILY LEAKING.ALSO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESS DEBRIS BEHIND AND AROUND GREASE TRAP IN THE KITCKEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578590

Location recorded for this inspection · YEOWOOSAI · 6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS.MUST CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552462

Location recorded for this inspection · YEOWOOSAI · 6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER COUNTER IN THE BAR AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AT THE FRONT BAR AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2485112

Location recorded for this inspection · YEOWOOSAI · 6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR AND PREP HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ANY EMPLOYEE WHO OBTAINS THEIR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484631

Location recorded for this inspection · YEOWOOSAI · 6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282304

Location recorded for this inspection · YEOWOOSAI · 6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AT SITE PRESENTED BY PERSON IN CHARGE BUT NO COMPLETE CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS SOUP WITH PORK MEAT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED IN LARGE POT (AROUND 10 LBS)IN THE REACH IN COOLER. TEMPERATURES OBSERVED TO BE 49 F. FOOD VALUED AT $60. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELLOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DRAIN BOARD ON LEFT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR TO 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM CEILING AND UTILITY LINES OVER BAR AREA

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING , DUST, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS OVER BAR AREA

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2280158

Location recorded for this inspection · YEOWOOSAI · 6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222538

Location recorded for this inspection · YEOWOOSAI · 6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED AND EXPIRATION DATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMOR ADVISORY WHICH INCLUDES A DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS PERTAINING TO THE CONSUMOR ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUE.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 8-201.13 MUST PROVIDE A HACCP PLAN FOR FERMENTED KIM CHEE PREPARED ON SITE.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 INADEQUATE LID FOR THE BULK RICE CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING LID TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.14 BULK RICE CONTAINER FOUND DIRTY, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING: TALL REACH-IN COOLER, KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD, ALL KITCHEN WALLS AND SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR ALL.----MUST NOT HAVE RAW WOOD FOR STORAGE SHELVING ABOVE SERVER STATION OR THROUGHOUT THE BAR. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-204.115(A) RESIDENTIAL DISH MACHINE ON PREMISES HAS NO GAUGE/TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE A DISH MACHINE THAT PROVIDES A GAUGE TO REACH 180F IN THE FINAL RINSE OR A CHEMICAL FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ALL WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING OF DISHES. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAINED ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13(A) MISSING COVING UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OPEN GAP IN WALLS BETWEEN COVING AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST SEAL OPEN GAPS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 WALL BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE STOVE AND UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-101.11 MISSING FLOOR TILES SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11(B) MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB FOR THE LIGHT ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222409

Location recorded for this inspection · YEOWOOSAI · 6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 47917.

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