Yens Mandarin Chinese Rest
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2014
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Yens Mandarin Chinese Rest stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Sep 18, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 18, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Sep 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DUCT TAPE HOLDING THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE DEEP FREEZER TOGETHER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR DEEP FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN OUT LIGHTBULBS IN VARIOUS REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRIPPING INTO A BUCKET. FOUND THE FAUCET ON THE COOKING LINE FOR THE WOK SLOW DRIPPING INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods stored inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructeedto label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed handsink installed next to three compartment. Instructed to install shield between both sinks. Deep freezer gaskets not maintained. Instructed to replace worn gaskets to proper seal deep freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Deep freezer has ice build-up. Instructed to remove massive ice. Cooking equipment through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling and baseboard not maintained in basement. Instructed to have ceiling smooth and easily cleanable and seal gap along wallbase and floor. Ventilation covers in toielt room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust build-up.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored behind front bar. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Oct 28, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Food not protected during storage, service and display. Observed black slimy substance on interior panel that is coming in contact with fresh ice being made and stored. Instructed to have ice machine cleaned and sanitized. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on ice machine.
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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: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Rear exit door has 1/4 inch gap acroos bottom. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods stored inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructeedto label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed handsink installed next to three compartment. Instructed to install shield between both sinks. Deep freezer gaskets not maintained. Instructed to replace worn gaskets to proper seal deep freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Deep freezer has ice build-up. Instructed to remove massive ice. Cooking equipment through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling and baseboard not maintained in basement. Instructed to have ceiling smooth and easily cleanable and seal gap along wallbase and floor. Ventilation covers in toielt room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust build-up.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in 2 door reach-in cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored behind front bar. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Aug 23, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 14, 2012
Complaint
7 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: OBSERVED SIX LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN BEHIND BOX FREEZERS. TEN LIVE ROACHES IN BASEMENT AT REAR DRY STORAGE. LAST PEST SERVICE REPORT DATED 4-16-12. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR ROACHES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-25-10 NOT CORRECTED.#30-OBSERVED FOODS IN THE COOLERS WITHOUT A LABEL AND DATE. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS AND THOSE OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.#32-OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.#33-DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, LIGHT SHIELDS, GAS LINES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.#34-REPAIR THE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WOK STATION. REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM THIS AREA. RE-GROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.#35-DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP UNDER WOK LINE WITH DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN. DIRTY SHELVING WITH GREASE IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND SINK AREA AND ALSO WITH MISSING GROUT BETWEEN TILES WITH POOLING LIQUID. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FLOOR UNDER WOK COOKS LINE. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR ON WOK LINE. ANY RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING DAMAGED WALL TILES AT REAR PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 25, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT 44F, RAW BEEF AT 45F, EGG ROLLS AT 45F, RICE AT 56F, EGGS AT 48F, AND CREAM CHEESE AT 48F, COOKED NOODLES AT 45F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED HAND TOWELS AND HAND SOAP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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. OBSERVED FOODS IN THE COOLERS WITHOUT A LABEL AND DATE. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS AND THOSE OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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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. ALL 3 CHEST FREEZERS ARE IN POOR REPAIR. THE FREEZER DOORS ARE HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE. THE DOORS ARE RUSTED ON TOP AND THE PLASTIC LINING ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS ARE BROKEN AND HAVE EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE UNITS. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY. THE DOOR GASKETS AROUND BOTH PREP COOLERS ARE TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.
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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 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, LIGHT SHIELDS, GAS LINES BEHIND 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. REPAIR THE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WOK STATION. REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM THIS AREA. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.
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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 THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yens Mandarin Chinese Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yens Mandarin Chinese Rest on file is from Sep 18, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yens Mandarin Chinese Rest?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Yens Mandarin Chinese Rest.
Has Yens Mandarin Chinese Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yens Mandarin Chinese Rest have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Yens Mandarin Chinese Rest 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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