Yi Wan Hua Jia

2002 S Wentworth, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinese

Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Yi Wan Hua Jia stretching back to 2025. The most recent visit was on Oct 14, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Yi Wan Hua Jia squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 14, 2025

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE GROCERY BAGS IN REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

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.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Aug 12, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 1, 2025

License

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD IN-OPERABLE IN KITCHEN PREP ARTEA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yi Wan Hua Jia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yi Wan Hua Jia on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yi Wan Hua Jia?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yi Wan Hua Jia.

Has Yi Wan Hua Jia's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yi Wan Hua Jia have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yi Wan Hua Jia 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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