Joy Yee Noodle Shop
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2025
55
Score
The most recent inspection for JOY YEE NOODLE SHOP, located at 2139 S China Pl, Chicago, IL, occurred on 2025-06-12 and was classified as moderate risk with a score of 55. This inspection identified one critical violation, three major violations, and three minor violations. Historically, JOY YEE NOODLE SHOP has maintained a record of mostly low-risk inspections across 37 scored events.
37
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 12, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Dec 5, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Nov 25, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
55
Jun 20, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 12, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
58
Mar 7, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
58
Jun 5, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 7, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
43
Feb 18, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jan 28, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
47
Jul 31, 2019
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Dec 5, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Sep 25, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Apr 2, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 23, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 10, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2017
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
78
May 8, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Dec 21, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 27, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
May 17, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Aug 17, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 10, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 14, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Aug 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 22, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 15, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Sep 28, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 7, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 3, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 27, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Violations — Jun 12, 2025 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES.FOOD HANDLER PUT SOAP AT SINK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: "OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK (70F) ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. MANAGER BROUGHT TEST STRIPS FROM OTHER STORE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
48
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLES ON SECOND FLOOR RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN SECOND FLOOR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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