Yummy Japanese and Chinese Cuisine
Last inspected: Jan 11, 2016
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Score
Public records show eight inspections at Yummy Japanese and Chinese Cuisine stretching back to 2012. The most recent visit was on Jan 11, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Yummy Japanese and Chinese Cuisine since Jan 11, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jan 11, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOLER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Jun 15, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR, 1 COMPARTMENT OR PREP SINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING (NOTED MILK CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE SHELVES) ON PREMISE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 18, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, 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, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor in rear storage room under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Apr 29, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Any open cans of food must be transferred into regular containers. All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled. Large bulk food containers on the rear shelving must be labeled to identify foods stored.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.Replace or repair rusty shelving inside the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Hood and filters,Between deep fryers and wok station is not cleaned.Instructed to clean in detail daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Elevate stored items inside the rear dry storage room to 6" off floor/all for easier cleaning.
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Jul 1, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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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, and rear storage shelving, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles above prep table in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vent in bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Jan 15, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in coolers, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall in kitchen prep area by grill not clean, needs cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Sep 12, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 11, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yummy Japanese and Chinese Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yummy Japanese and Chinese Cuisine on file is from Jan 11, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yummy Japanese and Chinese Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Yummy Japanese and Chinese Cuisine.
Has Yummy Japanese and Chinese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yummy Japanese and Chinese Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Yummy Japanese and Chinese 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.
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