Cafeteria Yesenia
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2012, Cafeteria Yesenia has 21 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Cafeteria Yesenia on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Rear kitchen with no door or barrier where customers can get easy access to prep kitchen, instructed to install a door or a barrier.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scream scoop stored in standing water at room temperature, Instructed to keep according to health code, ie.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Observed using non food grade bags to store food in prep cooler, instructed to use only food grade bags.
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May 6, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLING UNIT CONTAINING BREAD, RICE AND MEAT IN REAR PREP. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIRED RACKS LOCATED INSIDE COOLING UNIT DIRECLTY NEXT TO GRILL IN PREP SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRUMBLED/MISSING WALL BASE IN REAR PREP NEAR UPRIGHT COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.
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Mar 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BREAD BEING CUT AND STORED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA ON TOP OF A CHEST FREEZER WITH NO PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS IN AN AREA THAT IS PROTECTED. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER REMOVED THE BREAD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERT WITH 07/21/2023 EXAM DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BOX OF PINEAPPLES AND CONTAINER OF PICKLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER AND 1-DOOR FREEZERS ON SITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/SHELVES OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND THE 1-DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED NEAR THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD CANNOT RESULT.
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Dec 13, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, STEAK, PORK, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 10, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD(MILK) AT A COST OF $10.00 AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED FRONT PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. COLD HOLDING UNIT REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. "
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK AT FRONT COFFEE/JUICE HANDSINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT JUICE/COFFEE PREP AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 10, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER, STOVE AND GRILL. CLEAN UNDER FRYER AND GRILL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASRHOOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
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Mar 17, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Mar 8, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT,ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,IN CORNERS ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/8/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BRICK WALL IN 1ST FL. FRONT PREP AREA (SEALED) AND NO CEILING IN BASEMENT OVER FOOD AND PAPER GOOD STORAGE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SEALANT AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALL SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE USED TO STORE BREAD IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC DRAINLINE HOSE FROM 3- COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS ATTACH TO ICE MACHINE TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND ADJACENT ROOM ALONG WALL BASE AND WALL IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN DINING AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OUT OF MOP SINK BASIN,MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR YARD (UNUSED EQUIPMENT,DRY WALL,WOOD,ETC),OFF OF FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE AND NEAR GREASE TRAP.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Nov 15, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODESOR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME, DATE AND/OR TIME.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT CLEAN DISH ABOVE THE PREP COOLER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE STOCK IN THE BASEMENT DRY/PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING PURPOSES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN VERY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MAMAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED AND DAMAGED). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
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Jun 8, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed excessive ice build up inside 1 door upright freezer in kitchen. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Observed several coolers without thermometers inside. Must place thermometers in all refrigeration units, in a conspicuous spot. Must provide metal stem thermometer to test internal food temperatures. Must maintain same.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed wash improperly stored on counters throughout kitchen. Must properly store all wash / wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution when not in use. Must maintain same.
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Jun 8, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND CEMENT BLOCKS IN NORTHEAST CORNER OF BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROPERLY CONNECT DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED FRYERS, COOLERS, TOASTER, ETC IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jun 1, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING BASEMENT AREAS; 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER, 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM NEAR WATER HEATER, 10 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL UNDER UNUSED TOASTER AND GRILL, 5 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE SOMBRERO. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE SLICED ONIONS FROM GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN COOLER AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN MEN WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROPERLY CONNECT DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED FRYERS, COOLERS, TOASTER, ETC IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Nov 25, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED MADE ON PREMISIS CUBAN SANDWICHES WRAPPEDIN PLASTIC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY LABLE AND DATE PRODUCT
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED POT AND PANS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOT LINE GRILL/PANNI MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER FOOD PREP AREA WHERE SLICEING MACHINE IS AT.
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Apr 26, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, AND GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND AT CORNER UNDER MOP SINK OF SAME AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENING INTO CEILING AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK IN REAR AND AT FAUCET OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN BUCKET OF WATER WITH APPROVED SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 6, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST 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: NOTED DUST ON THE VENT COVERS INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND RAW BEEF IN A BAG ON TOP OF SLICE CHEESE AND SLICE TOMATOES INSIDE OF REAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY STORING READY TO EAT FOODS AWAY FROM RAW ITEMS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OPEN BAGS OF GARBAGE ALONG THE FENCE LINE IN THE BACK YARD IN FRONT OF THE GREASE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND PEST PROBLEMS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST 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: NOTED DUST ON THE VENT COVERS INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 19, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER RUBBER GASKET TORN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND CLEAN INTERIOR.
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Apr 7, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FORKS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE INVERT (HANDLE UP).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL ON STORAGE SHELF IN THE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER, AND ON TOP THE REAR STOVE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.OBSERVED THE WOMENS RESTROOM TOILET TANK TOP BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN , ALSO NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS OVER COOKING AREA STOVE AND FLAT GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 13, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLUTTER AND SUPPLIES MUSR BE ORGANIZED AND OR REMOVED. NOTHING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 27, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 20, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NO LICENSED DUMPSTER ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR OR ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT. PROVIDE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT AND LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOMS DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. CORRECT SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafeteria Yesenia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafeteria Yesenia on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafeteria Yesenia?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Cafeteria Yesenia.
Has Cafeteria Yesenia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafeteria Yesenia have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafeteria Yesenia means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cafeteria Yesenia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafeteria Yesenia is inspected around two times per year on average.
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