China Court/Yu Choy/Yu Shan

1146 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Chinese
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2022
86
Score
Low Risk

China Court/Yu Choy/Yu Shan has been inspected 18 times since 2012. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2022. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at China Court/Yu Choy/Yu Shan since Apr 22, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited nine times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; China Court/Yu Choy/Yu Shan is comfortably above that bar. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

18
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY (BEHIND FRYERS, UNDERNEATH STAND UP FRIDGE, NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT PESTS FROM ENTERING FACILITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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86
Jul 1, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM CRACKED AND POPPING UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND A FREEZER IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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90
Feb 25, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POT STORED IN BASIN OF HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED THAT THE HAND SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND MAY NOT BE USED FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN HAND-WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEATH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST DATE MARK RTE/TCS FOODS PREPARED OVER NIGHT AND HELD IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES ON FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST STORE IN-USE UTENSILS FOR RICE, IN WATER AT 57F OR HIGHER, INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR WATER TEMPERATURE DURING OPERATING HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR STAINLESS-STEEL REACH IN COOLER NEXT OT THE 1-DOOR WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE, WOK, AND FRYER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, ALSO, CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Mar 21, 2018
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE LID ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LID.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND,BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO CLEAN UNDERNTH ALL STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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82
Feb 1, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/SEAL OPENING TO PREVENT ENRTY POINT FOR PEST.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN SPOTS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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86
Sep 27, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STORED BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CUTTING BOARDS IN A CLEAN AREA AWAY FROM POTENTIALY SPLASH CONTAMINATION FROM EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES IN THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DROPLETS OF GREASE HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Sep 14, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS AND DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE THICK GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP FROM THE FLOORS AND PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP TO THE 3-COMPARTENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE AT BOTH WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
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82
Jul 28, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM TH CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE THICK EXCESS GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO, CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE FLOORS CLEAN UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS, WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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78
Nov 9, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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95
Oct 21, 2015
Suspected Food Poisoning
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 52.1F TO 55F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED PORK AT 56F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN A USED RAW CHICKEN CARDBOARD BOX AT 92.5F. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED SHRIMP IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER AT 52.6F, 5LBS COOKED PORK AT 56F, 10 LBS ASSORTED CUT VEGETABLES FROM 46.9F TO 52.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $100.00.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN A USED, NON-WASHABLE, CARDBOARD BOX PREVIOUSLY CONTAINING RAW CHICKEN AND BOX LABELED AS CONTAINING RAW CHICKEN BREASTS IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN CLEAN, WASHABLE CONTAINERS. CHICKEN DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE DISH AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO SOAP AT THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OPEN CASE FLATS OF RAW EGGS BEING STORED DIRECTLY OVER AN OPEN CASE OF FRESH, RAW CELERY. BOWL OF RAW PORK UNCOVERED AND OVERFLOWING ON SIDES STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED COOKED NOODLES, RAW FRESH GREEN ONION AND UNCOVERED BEAN SPROUTS. UNCOVERED ASSORTED COOKED MEAT CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF UNCOVERED ASSORTED FRESH CUT VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY, COVERED AND PROTECTED. INTERIOR ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE HALLWAY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO WASHROOMS. BASEBOARD IN ROOM WITH SEVERAL 2 INCH OPEN GAPS AND HOLES ALONG BASEBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEAL ALL HOLES. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 16 SMALL FLIES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE AND FLIES AND ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-5-15 NOT CORRECTED. #32-SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT WOODEN COUNTERS FOUND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE USED CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS FOR PRE-COOKED FOODS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC DISPOSABLE BAGS.#33- THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, STOVE, ICE MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE ATTACHED NOZZLES AND NOZZLE SPRAYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#34-FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FOUND WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE COOKS WOK LINE, UNDER FRONT COUNTER UNUSED ONE DOOR COOLER, BEHIND THE BOX FREEZER AND UNDER BULK SOY SAUCE STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38- MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS SINK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.#43-COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.#45-FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES/FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Mar 5, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK RICE CONTAINER FOUND NOT LABELED. MANAGEMENT LABELED DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT WOODEN COUNTERS FOUND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE USED CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS FOR PRE-COOKED FOODS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC DISPOSABLE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, STOVE, ICE MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE ATTACHED NOZZLES AND NOZZLE SPRAYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FOUND WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE COOKS WOK LINE, UNDER FRONT COUNTER UNUSED ONE DOOR COOLER, BEHIND THE BOX FREEZER AND UNDER BULK SOY SAUCE STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS SINK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES/FOOD HANDLERS.
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70
Apr 21, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD ITEMS NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS BUT IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE BUILDUP ON CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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86
Apr 14, 2014
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: FOUND OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY (BASEMENT, REAR STORAGE AREA, BATHROOMS). ALSO OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE QUARTER INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM EDGE OF BACK DOOR. ALSO FOUND 2 DEAD COCKROACHES (WOMEN'S RESTROOM AND BEHIND FRYER) ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO REPAIR DOOR SO IT IS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF AND RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR A DETAILED SERVICE AND WALK THROUGH WITH OWNER BEFORE FOLLOW UP INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: INSPECTION # 1361385 FROM 10-03-13 STATED: "FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NO CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS." UPON INSPECTION NOTED A THICK, BUILT UP LAYER OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT (SPECIFICALLY BEHIND HOT EQUIPMENT WHERE ONE COCKROACH WAS FOUND). INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT HE IS TO CLEAN FLOORS WALL TO WALL AND CORNER TO CORNER DAILY AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD ITEMS NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS BUT IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE BUILDUP ON CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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74
Oct 3, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood, filters, exterior of cooking equipment, and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Sink stoppers not provided for three compartment sink. Instructed to provide stoppers for each compartment.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecssary articles stored in rear storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles from premises.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
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74
Mar 16, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IS MISSING MUST PROVIDE,SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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90
Mar 14, 2012
Reinspection
3 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: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES,FRONT/REAR DOORS TO PREMISES WITH 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK,RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IS MISSING MUST PROVIDE,SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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86
Mar 7, 2012
License
9 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. FOUND SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM OPEN SITE DRAIN/FOUL ODOR BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ALSO GREASE TRAP BOX IS OOZING WASTE WATER FROM TOP/SIDES LOCATED IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES,FRONT/REAR DOORS TO PREMISES WITH 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK,RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER/REAR AREANOT MAINTAINED i.e. OVERFLOWING GARBAGE DUMPSTER,BUILDING/TRASH DEBRIS IN,AROUND SAID AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AREA,NOTIFY GARBAGE CO FOR SERVICE,ENSURE LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING TO DUMPSTER.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IS MISSING MUST PROVIDE,SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS AT COOKING LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY AT REAR STORAGE AREA,BASEMENT AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.DETAIL CLEAN CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,REPLACE CEILING TILES THAT ARE STAINED/DUSTY/DAMAGED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR WATER LEAK FROM BENEATH THE MOP SINK THAT IS LEAKING ONTO FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALSO DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN/TOILET ROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Court/Yu Choy/Yu Shan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Court/Yu Choy/Yu Shan on file is from Apr 22, 2022. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Court/Yu Choy/Yu Shan?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at China Court/Yu Choy/Yu Shan.

Has China Court/Yu Choy/Yu Shan's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at China Court/Yu Choy/Yu Shan have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China Court/Yu Choy/Yu Shan means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.