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Yu's Chinese Kitchen

6319 S Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60637
Chinese
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2010
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Yu's Chinese Kitchen, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Aug 12, 2010. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Yu's Chinese Kitchen since Aug 12, 2010, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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 CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN PREP TABLES ALSO. CLEAN EXTERIORS OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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90
Jun 8, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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 CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN PREP TABLES ALSO. CLEAN EXTERIORS OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
32
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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
34
90
Mar 9, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN PREP TABLES AND CAN OPENER AT REAR PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR WITH BULK CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL AROUND RICE COOKER AND GRAVY WARMER AND MAINTAIN.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
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78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yu's Chinese Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yu's Chinese Kitchen on file is from Aug 12, 2010. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yu's Chinese Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yu's Chinese Kitchen.

Has Yu's Chinese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yu's Chinese Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yu's Chinese Kitchen 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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