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Yemen Restaurant

4750 N Kenneth Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
African
Last inspected: Dec 6, 2011
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Yemen Restaurant, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 6, 2011. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Yemen Restaurant's record stops at Dec 6, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Yemen Restaurant squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 6, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: New storage shelving unit needs detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving needs cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under storage shelving/rack, and by stove not clean need detailed cleaning.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall by exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, broken ceiling tile by A/C unit in dining area shall be replaced, door frame in kitchen prep area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust fan in kitchen prep area needs detailed cleaning.
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82
Apr 20, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in coolers, and reach in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front counter storage shelving had exposed raw wood, shall be repair, exposed raw wood, peeling paint of counter cabinet shall be repair/sealed.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, cooler doors, prep table,storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear kitchen area, and dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceiling in kitchen prep area, by 3 compartment sink not clean need detailed cleaning, walls, ceiling in kitchen, bathroom, that had peeling paint shall be repair.Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in dining areas shall be replaced.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area need detailed cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep are, and dining areas need cleaning(detailed).
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70
Oct 5, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 165950 DATED 11/18/09.#33-INSIDE OF THE DRAWER OF THE CABINET IN FRONT OF THE COOKING STOVE WITH FOOD CRUMBS/FOOD STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34-FLOOR BY THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE WASHROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. #35-SEAL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM.#41-CLUTTER IN THE CABINET /SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLE NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT INSECTS/RODENT HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. CAULKING WORN OUT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND SHELVINGS OF THE REACH COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR AND TOP OF THE STOVE AND GRILL, AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHELVINGS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA BY THE STOVE. DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPT SINK, AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING AND WALLS BY THE EXHAUST FAN ABOVE THE WASHROOM.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS
36
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING AND COOKING FOODS.COOK WAS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yemen Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yemen Restaurant on file is from Dec 6, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yemen Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yemen Restaurant.

Has Yemen Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yemen Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yemen Restaurant 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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