Yoyo Food Mart

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 8, 2025 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

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   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 discovered mouse droppings in store on floor and in chip boxes on racks. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed food containers stored on the floor in the throughout store and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND OR DEBRIS.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.18: Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHT OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST RECEIVE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE MAINTAINED ON SITE

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Aug 26, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in on site with foodservice manager training

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: Premises has no hot running water at the 3 comp sink nor hand sinks as required. Must provide and maintain. Priority violation #7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility without license pest control service and log book availible at time of inspection. Informed person in charged to obtain and maintain required pest control provider and maintain pest control service.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of all reach in coolers and freezer to remove spills and or debris.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the fixtures in the washroom.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the floors throught out premises to remove spills and debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid foodservice sanitation manager certificate on site while tcs foods are prepared and served (italian beef, sandwiches). Instructed person in charge that valid foodservice manager certificate as well as certified manager must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No food handler certificate on site for food handler employee. Instructed person in charge that all food handler employees must receive training and certificate must be maintained on site

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Jan 19, 2023 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in on site with foodservice manager training.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink in rear prep area not accessible. Basin was filled with soda cans and a plastic bottles. Instructed that sink must be accessible and maintained at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision in restroom at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that hand drying provision(paper towels) must be available at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued under violation above.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on prep cooler to be deeply stained and have deep grooves. Instructed person in charge to replace or repair for surface to be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime on exterior and interior of prep cooler, prep table, and cart (holding microwave). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tiles on sales floor and floor in rear storage area behind kitchen. Observed missing and damaged ceiling tiles in rear dry storage and on sales floor. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in storage room behind three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from floor.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid foodservice sanitation manager certificate on site while tcs foods are prepared and served (italian beef, sandwiches). Instructed person in charge that valid foodservice manager certificate as well as certified manager must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificate on site for food handler employee. Instructed person in charge that all food handler employees must receive training and certificate must be maintained on site.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Aug 18, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in the 2-door refrigerator and reach in cooler where the eggs are stored. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all coolers units.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the front entrance door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket inside of the chest freezer in the food prep areaer and a broken lid. Instructed to replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the toilet room in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mop located in the front near the candy in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep coolers, hot-holding units, prep tables and deep fryers to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Must maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Aug 12, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy during inspection. Instructed to comply. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure and clean-up kit for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Instructed to comply. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods with no proper date marking and disposition (roast beef, chicken, turkey). Instructed that all tcs foods prepared on site and held for over 24 hours must have proper date marking and disposition. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used to store food in the 2-door cold holding unit. ......observed grocery bags used to store meat and poultry. Instructed to remove and provide food grade materials.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior of the cooking equipment and walls behind the cooking equipment encased with grease and food debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floors throughout the facility with dirt and grime build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in between the coca-cola cooler and deli cold holding unit......observed excessive clutter in the rear storage area next too the hot water tank. Instructed to remove and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease deposits and dust on the filters above the cooking equipment in the rear kitchen area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Feb 7, 2018 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

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   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Observed gyro meat stored in a plastic garbage bag and frozen hamburgers stored in a cardboard box in the freezer. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags and containers.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Clean the dust from the gas pipe to the gyro machine, prep table below the gyro machine and grill, and spice shelf in the food prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Clean the dust and grease on the ventilation hood and filters. Clean the dust on the wall behind the cooking equipment.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: The exposed handwashing sink in the food prep area is slow draining. Must repair so that the sink drains properly.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Remove the excessive clutter from the rear storage room to prevent pest harborage conditions.

7. Feb 7, 2018 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

8. Nov 28, 2017 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Facilities to maintain proper temperature

     Inspector’s note: Found reach in deli cooler at improper temperature of 50.7 degrees air temp. Cooler is being tagged held for inspection at this time. Cooler may not be used until reinspected by the cdph. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

     Inspector’s note: Found the following potentially hazardous food at improper temperature. Eggs, polish sausage, hot dogs, luncheon meats all at improper temperature 46-49 degrees air temp. All product was discarded and denatured at this time. Total value $200 50 pounds critical violation 7-38-005(a)

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Handsink in poor repair. Handsink in prep area was stopped up. Water would not go down. Manager corrected sink during inspection, sink now operable. Critical violation 7-38-030

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in deli cooler in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Must clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Floor in bathroom in poor repair. Must correct and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

     Inspector’s note: Toilet room door in need of self closing device. Must install and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

     Inspector’s note: All coolers in need of thermometer. Must be visible. Install and maintain.

9. Sep 9, 2015 Pass

   License · Pass

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   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Provide prep table in rear prep area for nacho preparation and service.provide adequate shelving in rear storage area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Clean interior of 3-compartment sink.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Provide baseboards along walls in rear prep area. Seal openings along west wall and around electrical outlets in rear.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

     Inspector’s note: Repair lighting in rear prep area near 3-compartment and exposed sinks.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

     Inspector’s note: Install self closing device on washroom door in rear prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Install back flow prevention device on utiltiy sink.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Organize rear storage area. Elevate all stock off floor for easy cleaning and pest control. Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.