Ho Choy — Yu Choy
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2018
82
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Ho Choy — Yu Choy, the earliest from 2011. Ho Choy — Yu Choy was last inspected on Jan 23, 2018. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Ho Choy — Yu Choy dates to Jan 23, 2018.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Ho Choy — Yu Choy squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRODUCE STORED IN THE COOK LINE COOLER WITHOUT PROPER CONTAINER STORED DIRECTLY ON COOLER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER CONTAINER OR WRAP TO STORED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE OIL ACCUMULATING INSIDE THE FRYER LOWER CABINET. OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ON COOK LINE SHELF OPPOSITE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLER HANDLES. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND OIL FORMING ON COOK LINE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
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Feb 24, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKEST ON REACH IN COOLER ON COOKING LINE LOCATED CLOSEST TO FRONT OF RESTAURNAT TORN. MUST RELACE ALL TORN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT ON INTERIOR WHERE ICE IS MADE. CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN CHEST FREEZER AT BOTTOM OF BASEMENT STAIRS UNCLEAN NEEDS TO BE DEFROSTED AND CLEANED IN DETAIL.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING CHICKEN PORK AND SHRIMP AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMTPERATURE OF 53.4F. COOLER WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITIN 53.4F COOLER INCLUDING 20 LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $50, 5 LBS OF PORK VALUED T $15 AT 63.0F, 2 LBS OF EGGROLLS CONTAINING PORK VALUED AT $5 AT 53.2F, 1 LB OF SHRIMP VALUED AT $5 AT 51.3F, 10 LBS OF SPARE RIBS VALUED AT $25 AT 52.0F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WLAL BEHIND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR WITH BLCAK MILDEW. CAULK WALL BEHIND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS AND COOKING LINE. ALL WIPING LCOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SNAITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 30, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE,CHICKEN,BEEF ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN(HANDLES-UP).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON KITCHEN HOODS AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STORED ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTNTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 11, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP CART IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 4, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1199524 DATED 9/24/14. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. INTERIOR LID OF 1ST FLOOR BOX FREEZER CRACKED, IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO LABEL (NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ON ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOK LINE AND ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT . MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS. ALSO RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP CART IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. WORN OUT CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL THE LIDS OF ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH COOLER IN THE COOK LINE, WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAK ON THE TWO FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 24, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. INTERIOR LID OF 1ST FLOOR BOX FREEZER CRACKED, IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE COOLER WITH DIRT AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 16, 2014
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 53.4F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 54.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40 F. OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. COOKED CHICKEN RANGING IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 49.4F TO 54.3F, PRE-COOKED EGG ROLLS AT 48.1F, COOKED BEEF AT 58.8F, CREAM CHEESE STUFFED WON TONS AT 52.8F, COOKED BBQ PORK AT 44.6F. ALSO NOTED IN COVERED METAL CONTAINERS ON PREP TABLE ON COOKS LINE COOKED CHICKEN AT 98.1F, AND COOKED BEEF AT 115.9F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD FOODS HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED POUNDS OF FOOD TO BE 20lbs AND ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $250.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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: OVER 50 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS STORAGE AND THROUGHOUT ADJACENT STORAGE ROOM. LAST PEST SERVICE DATED 9-11-14 NOTED NO ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL FROM FLOORS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT. INTERIOR LIDS OF 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT BOX FREEZER CRACKED, IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER WITH DIRT AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. FOOD PROCESSOR FOUND STORED ON SHELVING WITH CLEAN PANS WITH BLACKENED, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS, POTS, PANS CLEAN. DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOLING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT 1ST FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. HOLES IN WALL BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST SEAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT ALL NOZZLES OF TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND COOKS LINE RIGHT SIDE TWO DOOR COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Dec 12, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 5, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 30 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT STORAGE/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELEMINATE PEST ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DAMAGED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA THATS POOLING WASTE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO PATCH.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED SECTIONS OF WALLS IN FIRST AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DUST/ GREASY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTEDS TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Jan 31, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS, RAW WOOD SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS NOT CLEAN, GREASY SURFACES NOTED, STACKES OF OFFICE PAPER ON TOP OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES, CRACKED WALLS AND MISSING DROP CEILING PANELS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 24, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE DISH WASHING FACILITY. FOUND 3-COMP SINK WITH CRACKED DIVIDERS, UNABLE TO HOLD WATER IN COMPARTMENTS, WATER SEEPS BETWEEN ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR SINK TO BE ABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS, RAW WOOD SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS NOT CLEAN, GREASY SURFACES NOTED, STACKES OF OFFICE PAPER ON TOP OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES, CRACKED WALLS AND MISSING DROP CEILING PANELS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 14, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. COOLER DOOR GASKETS AT FRONT PREP AREA ARE RIPPED (CLOSEST TO THE REGISTER)-MUST REPLACE. SPLASHGUARD AT BASEMENT HANDSINK IS MIS-ALLIGNED, MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED DETAILED CLEANING: INTERIOR LEDGES OF PREP COOLERS AT COOK'S LINE & COOLERS DOOR GASKETS; ALL SINK DRAINS IN BASEMENT; FAN GUARD OF WALK-IN COOLER; EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP-DUE FOR DIRT/DEBRIS/DUST. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE STAIRS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK & INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY LINE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK & AT BASES OF FAUCETS OF THE 2 & 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS MUST BE FIXED. THE WASTE LINE PIPE OF THE SODA MACHINE MUST EXTEND TO THE FLOOR DRAIN. 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.
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Nov 9, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT
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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. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CUTTING BOARDS, RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
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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. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INTERIOR, TOPS AND SIDES, AND HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND 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. MUST REPAIR WALL FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, BY 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NICE AND NEATLY IN BASEMENT AREA
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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. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AREA
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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. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA, REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ho Choy — Yu Choy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ho Choy — Yu Choy on file is from Jan 23, 2018. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ho Choy — Yu Choy?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Ho Choy — Yu Choy.
Has Ho Choy — Yu Choy's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ho Choy — Yu Choy have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ho Choy — Yu Choy means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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