Casa Yari
Last inspected: Oct 25, 2024
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Casa Yari nine times, with records going back to 2013. The most recent visit was on Oct 25, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “utensils, equipment & linens” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Casa Yari's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ON STORAGE RACK EXPOSED TO SPLASH FROM HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS FROM SPLASH AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET PLUMBING TO ELIMINATE LEAKS AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR CUSTOMER WASHROOM MISSING ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION (INSTALLED CEILING VENTILATION NOT FUNCTIONING). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EXISTING MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO ALLOW FOR SUFFICIENT CAPACITY FOR WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 22, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Aug 11, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Mar 13, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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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-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERAMIC POTTERY CUPS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES THAT DOES NOT STATE IF IT'S LEAD FREE.MUST PROVIDE PROOF OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ICE MACHINE DRIP TRAY AND ICE DISPENSER,FRYER CABINET.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS UNDER STAIR CASE IN BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 19, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Jul 15, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 27, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE BOX TOP COVER/LID WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Aug 5, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. 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: FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD VENT COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 23, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL 4" COVING BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA AND LIGHT BULB ABOVE 2 DOOR COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS REQUIRED FOR THE ICE MAKER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Yari last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Yari on file is from Oct 25, 2024. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Yari?
Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment & linens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Casa Yari.
Has Casa Yari's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Casa Yari have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Casa Yari 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 Casa Yari inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Yari is inspected about once every two years on average.
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