Lao Yunnan

2109 S China Pl, Chicago, IL 60616
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2019
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Score
High Risk

Going back to 2015, Lao Yunnan has 12 inspections in the public record. Lao Yunnan was last inspected on Apr 25, 2019. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. The most recent inspection at Lao Yunnan is from Apr 25, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

12
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 25, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS ON THE PREP TABLES NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION; MUST STORE CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORING FOODS IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: WOK STATION AREA, FRYER EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE UTILITY SINK HAS CONSTANT RUNNING WATER FROM THE FAUCET; MUST CORRECT SO THAT WATER IS NOT CONSTANTLY RUNNING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FURNACE CLOSET AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 18, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL, 2 ON THE BOTTOM OF A PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, 15 ALONG THE WALL BY THE UTILITY SINK, 8 ON THE FLOOR OF THE FURNACE CLOSET IN THE CORNER AND 25 UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. ALSO OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES INSIDE OF AN UNUSED ICE MACHINE; MUST ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORING FOODS IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: WOK STATION AREA, FRYER EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE UTILITY SINK HAS CONSTANT RUNNING WATER FROM THE FAUCET; MUST CORRECT SO THAT WATER IS NOT CONSTANTLY RUNNING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FURNACE CLOSET AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS ON THE PREP TABLES NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION; MUST STORE CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Feb 2, 2018
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF STORE GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS. HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF SHEILD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 30, 2018
Routine
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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 HAVE A LARGE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF SHEILD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY IN A NON MECHANICAL DISPLAY UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. PORK EARS, PORK TONGUE, PORK STOMACH, BEEF STOMACH ETC... 57.9-59.0 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CONTAINERS SUBMERGED IN ICE. ALL PRODUCT MUST BE AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. 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: FOUND REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. DRAIN PLUG WILL NOT OPEN ALLOWING WATER TO DRAIN. MAKING HANDWASHING IMPOSSIBLE WITHOUT HAVING WATER OVERFLOW. MUST USE HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WITHIN 2 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD THAT IS BEING CUT AT REACH IN COOLER CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA IS NOT PROTECTED DUE TO BLACK BUILD UP ON CUTTING BOARD. CUTTING BOARD IS BLACK WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WORN BOARD WITH NEW CUTTING BOARD. 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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT ACTIVITY UNDER AND IN STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA. APPROXIMATLY 30-35 DROPPINGS NOTED. PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THIS TIME. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED MUST CORRECT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAIR ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITH HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO PROVIDE PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF STORE GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS. HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL
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Jun 27, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 24, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 17, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER AT REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING PREVENTING PROPER HAND WASHING. MUST REPAIR. ALSO NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT SAME HAND SINK. NO SOAP AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT COLD FOOD STATION. MUST CORRECT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING/RINSING NOODLES IN A BUCKET THRU A STRAINER IN MOP SINK OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GARBAGE OVER FLOWING AND LID NOT COVERED. MUST CORRECT. SERIOU VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
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May 16, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT: FRYERS, WOK STATION, STEAMER TO REMOVE GREASE FROM ALL. CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER; BOARD HAS OPEN SEAMS. CLEAN EXTERIOR DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (SINKS, TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS). ALSO CLEAN INSIDE OF FURNACE ROOM. CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE CEILING VENT IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER BUILD UP. CLEAN ATTACHED PIPES TO THE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND FOOD PARTICLES. SOME GREASE OBSERVED UNDER THE FILTERS INSIDE OF THE HOODED SYSTEM; CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSSERVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOILETS AND SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILETS AND SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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May 9, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR; MUST SEAL DOOR TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. OBSERVED TEN RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN CLOSET WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK AND FURNACE LOCATED; CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT: FRYERS, WOK STATION, STEAMER TO REMOVE GREASE FROM ALL. CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER; BOARD HAS OPEN SEAMS. CLEAN EXTERIOR DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (SINKS, TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS). ALSO CLEAN INSIDE OF FURNACE ROOM. CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE CEILING VENT IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER BUILD UP. CLEAN ATTACHED PIPES TO THE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND FOOD PARTICLES. SOME GREASE OBSERVED UNDER THE FILTERS INSIDE OF THE HOODED SYSTEM; CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSSERVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOILETS AND SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILETS AND SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 12, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 4, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 8 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AND PORK AT 51.4F. FOOD IS HELD OVER ICY WATER, INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.
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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: INADEQUATE INSECT CONTROL, FOUND 20 LIVE COCKROACHES IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET ADJACENT TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Aug 27, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lao Yunnan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lao Yunnan on file is from Apr 25, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lao Yunnan?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Lao Yunnan.

Has Lao Yunnan's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lao Yunnan have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Lao Yunnan means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.