Yin Dee Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 19 inspections at Yin Dee Restaurant, the earliest from 2010. Yin Dee Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 29, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINING FOR SHELVING TRHOUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST BE MOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR REP; ACED AND MAINTAIN. SHELVING IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP INSIDE VENTILATION VENT IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAND AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA TO HAVE EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS, DUST ACCUMULATION, AND PLASTIC DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR MICROWAVE WALLS TO HAVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COLD WATER HANDLE OF THE FRONT PREPARATION SINK IN SUSHI AREA TO BE LEAKING WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK COLD WATER HANDLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REMOVE ICE MACHINE TO ENSURE ALL EQUIPMENT ON SITE IS NECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREPARATION/SUSHI AREA TO NOT HAVE A HANDWASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS INDICATING EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS.
10
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND RICE COOKER WITH HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH FOOD CONTENTS IN STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT STORED IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPATULAS, WHISKS, AND VARIOUS UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND STORE ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SCOOPS AND SPATULAS STORED IN CONTAINERS AND DAMAGED WITH MISSING PIECES AND BROKEN COMPONENTS OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL BROKEN UTENSILS AND PROVIDE REPLACES WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE .
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Oct 5, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Sep 27, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH SAID EQUIPMENT OR REPLACE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD TAKEN OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL PACKING AND STORED IN FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT WTHE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL SAID FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKING AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE FRONT DRINKING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN THEM PROPERLY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLEWARE (PLATES) AT THE FRONT SUSHI STATION NOT STORED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID PLATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE (05/20/2022) FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED THAT ONLY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE TO RETAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN UP-TO-DATE RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 18, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASH SINGS POSTED AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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May 19, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 30, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 20, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LABORATORY pH AND WATER ACTIVITY TESTING RESULTS LETTER/DOCUMENTATION FOR SUSHI RICE DATED FROM 2-25-2011. MUST OBTAIN CURRENT LABORATORY TESTING DOCUMENTATION AND MAINTAIN FOR A MAXIMUM OF EVERY FIVE YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSING AND INFORMING CUSTOMERS OF FOOD ITEMS ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2214183 ON 9-11-18 NOT CORRECTED. #39- SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT SMOOTHIES AREA/COUNTER TOP AREA,ALSO SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT COFFEE STATION AT RIGHT SITE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. #37- FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.#41- OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS NOT STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER BETWEEN USES. MUST HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND PROPER CONCENTRATION.#47- BROKEN DOOR HANDLE AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPLACE HANDLE. INTERIOR DOOR LINER BROKEN AT WHITE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,IF REPAIRED MUST BE DONE ONLY WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.#55- DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVES.#58- OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED BEEF IN TALL REACH-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. BEEF DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: NO CURRENT VARIANCE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE FOR P.H. AND WATER ACTIVITY OF THE SUSHI RICE. SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE FRONT SUSHI PREP COOLER, THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER TORN GASKET REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINING FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINES DRAINAGE PIPING OVER FLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR TO COMPLETELY DRAIN INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Sep 11, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE SUSHI COOLER(UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 36.7F: FRESH PINK TUNA AT TEMP OF 47.7F,FRESH WHITE TUNA AT TEMP OF 48.7F; SMOKED SALMON AT TEMP OF 51F; FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 4,VALUES 150. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - - -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. -
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT SMOOTHIES AREA/COUNTER TOP AREA,ALSO SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT COFFEE STATION AT RIGHT SITE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 (B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS NOT STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER BETWEEN USES. MUST HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND PROPER CONCENTRATION. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES INSIDE THE COOLER AS MEANS OF SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 BROKEN DOOR HANDLE AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPLACE HANDLE. INTERIOR DOOR LINER BROKEN AT WHITE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,IF REPAIRED MUST BE DONE ONLY WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVES,ALSO WATER UNDER THE ICE MACHINE KEEP AREA DRY.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 (B) OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 14, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Jun 12, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 17, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 25, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE AT THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Feb 5, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINER (RICE) NOT LABELED IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOEMTER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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May 1, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPLACE SAID GASKET.
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Mar 11, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOO AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 3lbs WIDE COOKED NOODLE STORED ON TOP SERVING TABLE INSIDE A CONTAINER AT TEMP OF 54.5F. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED,ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD.VALUE $6 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPLACE SAID GASKET. DIRTY CARDBOARDS ARE USSED FOR SHELF LINERS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ICE SCOOP CONTAINER WITH DEBRIS INSIDE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID SCOOP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE, ALSO ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS OF THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 28, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING AT FRONT PREP SUSHI AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MISSING AT MILK REACH-IN PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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86
May 3, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES ICE BIN MUST CLEAN.
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Sep 14, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yin Dee Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yin Dee Restaurant on file is from Apr 29, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yin Dee Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Yin Dee Restaurant.
Has Yin Dee Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Yin Dee Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Yin Dee Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Yin Dee Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yin Dee Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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