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Yum Cha

333 E Benton Pl, Chicago, IL 60601
Chinese
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2015
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Yum Cha, the earliest from 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 3, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Yum Cha since Sep 3, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “* certified food manager on site”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Yum Cha's 78 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES PREPPING AT THE KITCHEN WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES. STILL NOTED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE AT THE PREP LINE WITH A PHONE AND AFTER USING THE PHONE, PUT THE PHONE IN HIS POCKET AND WITH WASHING HANDS OR WEARING GLOVES CONTINUED TO PREPARE AND SERVE FOOD AT THE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AND MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EACH GLOVE CHANGE OR WHEN MOVING FROM ONE TASK TO ANOTHER. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
6
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED (BEEF,CHICKEN,SOUPS, DIN SUNG ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES ON AROUND COUNTER TOPS ESPECIALLY BY THE MICROWAVE MACHINE WITH FOOD SPILLS AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA, COOKING STOVE AND AT THE BAR.
34
78
Feb 25, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD,IE COOKED WHITE RICE USED FOR SUSHI INSIDE RICE COOKER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 73.3F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR HOT FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.APPOX 10LBS OF RICE,COST $10.00 WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 A.
3
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED.NO EMPLOYEE ABLE TO PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF SMALL COOLER IN BEVERAGE STATION .NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS NOT CLEAN IN PREP AREA AND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG BASEBOARDS IN BAR.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILINGS AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF NEW FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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74
Dec 2, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN KITCHEN AND ABOUT 10 LBS OF DIFFERENT FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED ON SITE WITHOUT HAVING PROPER DOCUMENTATION FROM THE OFFICE OF CDPH. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY. SERIOUS CITION ISSUED. 7-38-005
16
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE CLEAN UTENSILS RACK THATS TOO CLOSE TO HAND SINK AND GARBAGE CAN.
32
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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86
Mar 20, 2014
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yum Cha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yum Cha on file is from Sep 3, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yum Cha?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yum Cha.

Has Yum Cha's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yum Cha have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yum Cha 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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