Yooyee
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
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Score
The most recent inspection for YOOYEE, located at 4925 N Broadway in Chicago, IL, occurred on February 13, 2026, resulting in a high-risk score of 26. This inspection identified two critical violations, five major violations, and eleven minor violations, including issues related to management knowledge, proper eating, and handwashing. YOOYEE has had two scored inspections on record, with both categorized as high-risk.
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Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Feb 11, 2025
License
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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Violations — Feb 13, 2026 Inspection
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES TO CLEAN AND LOAD DIRTY DISHES INTO THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, DID NOT CHANGE GLOVES TO REMOVE THE CLEAN DISHES AND STORE THEM ON THE SHELVES THUS CONTAMINATING THE DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES BEFORE REMOVING CLEAN DISHED FROM THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DISCARD DATE. SUCH FOOD SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMMED ON PREMISES, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES DISCARD THE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED BOXES OF SHRIMP INSIDE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA FROM THE START OF INSPECTION UNTILL END OF INSPECTION. MANAGER STATED THAT THE SHRIMP WAS JUST DELIVERED. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OF INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT WAS STILL FROZEN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HAND WASH SINKS 91F/90F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS 90.2F/91.8F. BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS 89.7F/89.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS AND 110F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHTING AROUND THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS.MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING, SHIELDED OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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