Yon's Deli
Last inspected: May 15, 2017
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Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Yon's Deli, the earliest from 2010. On May 15, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Yon's Deli dates to May 15, 2017.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
May 15, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 SINK STOPPERS NEEDED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE REACH IN FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSRVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF) BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in freezer lid/covers in state of disrepair(broken, opening at seams), shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under exposed hand sink, ice machine need re-grouting.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceiling in rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning, damaged/broken ceiling tiles above reach in cooler, reach in freezers, shall be replaced.
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Aug 13, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISCARD ALL BROKEN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP SURFACES AS NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT HAND SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Aug 5, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISCARD ALL BROKEN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP SURFACES AS NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT HAND SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Jun 24, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.8 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50LBS OF PRODUCT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46-52 DEGREES F. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 7LBS OF MILK AT 47 DEGREES F,35LBS OF CHEESE AT 50.5 DEGREES F,1LB OF COLE SLAW AT 52 DEGREES F,3LBS OF COOKED BEANS AT 46 DEGREES F AND 4LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 47 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISCARD ALL BROKEN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP SURFACES AS NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT HAND SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Aug 13, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER: CHICKEN AT 57.0F, HAM AT 48.2F, AND FISH SANDWICHES AT 64.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $45. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE UTENSILS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX NEXT TO THE CASH REGISTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY CLEANABLE STORAGE CONTAINERS TO STORE UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN HOT DOGS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND CROISSANTS STORED ON THE PREP TABLE IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS TO STORE FOODS. ALSO OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS WHICH CAN BE WASHED AND SANITIZED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, SIDE OF THE GRILL WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 19, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED ON PROPERLY LABELING CONTAINER WITH NAME OF FOOD ITEM.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND MELTED DISPOSABLE BOWL IN SPICES BEING USED AS A SCOOP. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SCOOP.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT ANY HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS AT ALL TIME IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Aug 2, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. TRASH AND DEBRIS NOTED ON DRY STORAGE FLOOR BEHIND ICE BOX, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MISSING THERMOMETER AT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 22, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD TO 3 COMP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yon's Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yon's Deli on file is from May 15, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yon's Deli?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Yon's Deli.
Has Yon's Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yon's Deli have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Yon's Deli 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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