1,200 Sq.Ft. - Yemen Restaurant, Inc. — Yemen Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2019
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Score
1,200 Sq.Ft. - Yemen Restaurant, Inc. — Yemen Restaurant has been inspected 14 times since 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 22, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at 1,200 Sq.Ft. - Yemen Restaurant, Inc. — Yemen Restaurant since Aug 22, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 11 violations.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Aug 22, 2019
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN COLD AIR PIPES IN KITCHEN ARE AND SEAL THEM SO THEY DO NOT DRIP ON FOOD SURFACES
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR) CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING POTS USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(OR DISH MACHINE) AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST USE SMALLER POTS OR MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Aug 15, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND 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
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15-20 LIVE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECT IN AND AROUND FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM AREA .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR) CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD IN FOOD PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRY CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELF. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD OR REMOVE CLEAN DISH SHELVING AWAY FROM HAND WASHING SINK.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND TRAYS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND SMALL REACH UNDER COOLER
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING POTS USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(OR DISH MACHINE) AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST USE SMALLER POTS OR MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN COLD AIR PIPES IN KITCHEN ARE AND SEAL THEM SO THEY DO NOT DRIP ON FOOD SURFACES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE OF ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AS LARGE POTS, UNUSED OVENS AND OTHER PEACES OF EQUIPMENT. AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELD OVER KITCHEN PREP AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS ON CEILING IN HALLWAY TO BATHROOMS
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 1, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD FROM AN ORIGINAL (TIN CAN) CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA.-------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP AREA AND MUST REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE (NEXT DOOR SAME BUSINESS).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL IN REAR PREP AREA OR MUST REMOVE PREP TABLE AND FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT (MEAT SLICER/GRINDER).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE AREA NEED TO MAINTAIN OR DETAIL CLEAN, OR REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT BEING USED.REMOVE RUG NOT CLEAN,NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN FOOD AREA.REFRIGERATION UNITS,ONIONS, FOOD ITEMS AND OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS ARE STORE PROPERLY. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR (BEHIND NEXT DOOR SAME BUSINESS) AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN
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Feb 21, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: FOUND WASTE WATER (BLACK SEWAGE WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS) COMING BACK-UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN THE MIDDLE OF PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - PLUMBER ON SITE AND REPAIRED THE PLUMBING ISSUE).MUST WASH, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND RODENT DROPPINGS IN CORNERS OF THE 2ND REAR PREP AREA. MORE THAN 30 PLUS ON SHELVES, BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION, BEHIND THE FREEZER UNIT, BEHIND THE DOOR LEADING TO THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO, FRONT AND REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING AND DOORS NEXT DOOR SAME BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD FROM AN ORIGINAL (TIN CAN) CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA.-------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP AREA AND MUST REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF UNUSED COOLER AND MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT DIRTY BUILD UP IN CORNERS,UNDER AND AROUND. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE DUE TO MICE DROPPING THUR OUT THE REAR PREP AREA.NEED TO CLEAN THE MAIN KITCHEN DUE TO SEWER BACKUP FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK. BLACK WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS WHEN TURNING ON THE WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.THIS IS LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN STOVE.-------------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE (NEXT DOOR SAME BUSINESS) AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE (NEXT DOOR SAME BUSINESS).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE AREA NEED TO MAINTAIN OR DETAIL CLEAN, OR REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT BEING USED.REMOVE RUG NOT CLEAN,NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN FOOD AREA.REFRIGERATION UNITS,ONIONS, FOOD ITEMS AND OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS ARE STORE PROPERLY. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR (BEHIND NEXT DOOR SAME BUSINESS) AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Sep 27, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT FRONT COAT ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE CHICKEN/MEAT REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Aug 19, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE SHELF WERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED AND BETWEEN THE SMALL PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE WE(MANAGER/OWNER AND THE TRANSLATOR AND MY SELF) OBSERVED DIRTY WITH GRIMES AND GREASE CARDBOARDS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT USED TO STORE CLEANED UTENSILS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARDS,AND REMOVE GREASE FROM SHELF.CAN USE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSERBENT SURFACE TO STORE SAID MULTI USE UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AT REAR PREP AREA ONE LARGE WOOD CUTTING BLOCKS WITH POROUS,COARSE, DEEP CUT WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD,GREASE AND LIQUID JUICE FROM CUT FOOD,AT THE TOP SURFACE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CUTTING BLOCK WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION,OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.PRESENTLY WOOD CUTTING BOARD NOT IN USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION OF GRIMES ON SHELVES WERE POTS AND PANS ARE STORED AT REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL,BEHIND THE COOLERS AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE AT HALLWAY BY THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAINED.INFORMATION WAS GIVEN 12-4-14,REPORT#1424651
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Dec 4, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: POTS AND CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY INVERTED ON SHELVES AT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL POTS/PANS AT STORAGE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD FROZEN MEATS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR MEATS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: COAT ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED (ADJACENT TO FRONT COUNTER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR.
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Mar 17, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD FILTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR LITTERED BEHIND CHEST FREEZER (STORAGE ROOM). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING TILE AT HALLWAY (OUTSIDE OF WOMENS WASHROOM). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CEILING TILE AT SAID LOCATION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FLOOR CLUTTERED AT STORAGE ROOM SOUTHWEST CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (X2) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Feb 19, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 14, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: FIND WASTE WATER BACKING-UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA IS BEING USED. MUST BE FIXED. INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARILY USE HAND SINK INSIDE TOILET ROOMS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 13, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage shelving above 3 compartment sink that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed, small table/stool in kitchen prep area that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelving/racks in kitchen prep area need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under 3 compartment sink, storage shelving need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint in rear storage room above cooler, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents in kitchen, cooler, need cleaning.
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Dec 1, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear storage shelving had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be reapired/sealed. Display cooler shelving had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear storage shelving/racks, rear storage room, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). Floor in front storage room needs cleaning(detailed).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear storage room shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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74
Apr 15, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 7, 2011
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Found reach in freezer not maintaining 0f or less(not working/no power to unit)at time of license inspection on 4/07/2011, no citation issued due to license inspection on 4/07/2011.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed rear exit door in storage room not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gaps on sides of door.No citation issued due to license inspection on 4/07/2011
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage areas need cleaning by rear exit door
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in kitchen prep area had exposed plaster, shall be repair/sealed, door frame in kitchen prep area had exposed raw wood. shall be repair, sealed.Exposed raw wood above window in kitchen prep area shall be repair/sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not working properly, shall be repair.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide thermometer to all coolers, freezers, also must provide stem thermometer for staff.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 1,200 Sq.Ft. - Yemen Restaurant, Inc. — Yemen Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 1,200 Sq.Ft. - Yemen Restaurant, Inc. — Yemen Restaurant on file is from Aug 22, 2019. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 1,200 Sq.Ft. - Yemen Restaurant, Inc. — Yemen Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at 1,200 Sq.Ft. - Yemen Restaurant, Inc. — Yemen Restaurant.
Has 1,200 Sq.Ft. - Yemen Restaurant, Inc. — Yemen Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at 1,200 Sq.Ft. - Yemen Restaurant, Inc. — Yemen Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 1,200 Sq.Ft. - Yemen Restaurant, Inc. — Yemen Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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