Ysabel's Filipino Cuisine — Ysabel's Grill Asian Cuisine
Last inspected: May 6, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Ysabel's Filipino Cuisine — Ysabel's Grill Asian Cuisine has 17 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 6, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Ysabel's Filipino Cuisine — Ysabel's Grill Asian Cuisine on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 6, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FRONT COUNTER HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAME OF EMPLOYEE ON PREMISES.
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Aug 28, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Feb 21, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT.
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Jul 22, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD WIRINGS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Dec 17, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AND IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS.
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Sep 16, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - - -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.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: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (RICE,ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF THE PREP SINK NEXT TO DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED AND MAINTAIN WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOMS. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED COOLER STORED IN THE REAR AND ELEVATE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS IN STORAGE CLOSET AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. -
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Apr 25, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Mar 9, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS TRAYS,FOOD CONTAINERS,POT,PANS,UNDER THE PREP TABLES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE PREP SINK. DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL GAP AROUND PIPE IN THE KITCHEN CLOSE TO THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD ,DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 16, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found leak on faucet of 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: No food handler certificates on site. Instructed all food handling employees must have food handler certification.
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Oct 2, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER TOWEL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
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Nov 4, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD 24 HOURS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK.
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Apr 24, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Aug 5, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Nov 30, 2012
Routine
2 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/labeled in cooler, must date and label food items in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Mar 16, 2011
Routine
3 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. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER 2 DOOR COOLER MUST BE SEALED OR REPLACED; DIRTY FLOOR ON CORNERS OF PREP AREA ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;DIRTY FLOOR ON THE 2ND FLOOR REAR STORAGE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT MUST BE PROVIDED ON THE 2ND FLR REAR STORAGE AREA
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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. THERMOMETER MUST BE PROVIDED INSIDE COOLERS
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Jan 12, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 8, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Door of storage closet not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor not maintained in storage closet-raw wood. Instructd to seal or apply non-toxic sealant to floor.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall not maintained under front counter and several openings noted thru out. Instructed to seal wall under counter and to seal all openings. Coving not provided in several areas on first and second floor. Instructed to install coving.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Light not provided in storage closet. Instructed to install light inside room. Plumblers puddy inside 3 comp and 1 comp sink around drain. Instructed to remove toxic chemical. Must install shield between 3comp and 1 comp sinks in the prep area to prevent any contamination.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored on second floor. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher off floor on second floor and storage closet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ysabel's Filipino Cuisine — Ysabel's Grill Asian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ysabel's Filipino Cuisine — Ysabel's Grill Asian Cuisine on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ysabel's Filipino Cuisine — Ysabel's Grill Asian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ysabel's Filipino Cuisine — Ysabel's Grill Asian Cuisine.
Has Ysabel's Filipino Cuisine — Ysabel's Grill Asian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ysabel's Filipino Cuisine — Ysabel's Grill Asian Cuisine have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ysabel's Filipino Cuisine — Ysabel's Grill Asian Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ysabel's Filipino Cuisine — Ysabel's Grill Asian Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ysabel's Filipino Cuisine — Ysabel's Grill Asian Cuisine is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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