Qing Xiang Yuan

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 9, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Sep 5, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical Show violations

   • 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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at employee washroom handsink (72f). Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

3. Aug 8, 2024 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision at the handwashing sink in the rear food prep/dishwashing area. Instructed all handwashing sinks must be fully equipped at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a container of kabobs stored on the floor under a rack in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to refrain from storing food items on the floor and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up under the tabletop cooking equipment in the rear food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4. Jan 17, 2024 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the food prep area and in the women and men toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper date marking. Kimchi found without proper date marking in the walk-in cooler. Food item was discarded at this time. Approximately 5lbs at $50 discarded. Instructed to provide proper date marking and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door with a small opening at the bottom of the door. Instructed to rodent proof said door and maintain.

     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: Observed cut green onion on a cutting board stored on top of one of the compartments of the three compartment sink, while dishes were being precleaned for the dishwashing machine. Instructed to remove the food item to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood not working above the cooking equipment. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one blown out light bulb under the ventilation hood. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Upon arrival, no certified food manager on site during the inspection while preparing food for service. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times while foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Apr 12, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: The washroom doors are not self closing; must provide self closing devices for washroom doors.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Found no food handler training certificates for employees (food handlers) on premises; instructed to have all food handlers obtain valid certificates.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: The city of chicago food service manager on duty had no food allergen certificate as required; must obtain a valid food allergen certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Dec 14, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Nov 30, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   8 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers in need of labeling to identify all products. Instructed to correct.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: All employees in prep area in need of hair restraints. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing liquid when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: See violation #60

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: See violation #60

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: See violation #60

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: See vioation #60

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection dated october 12,2021 report #2534637 #45 observed raw meat being stored in grocery bags. Instructed to only store all food in food-grade containers. #49 observed exterior refrigeration handles with accumulated food debris and refrigerator gaskets need to be cleaned. Instructed to clean all. #53 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide. #55 observed accumulated food and grease debris on the floor under the 3 compartment sink, around the grease trap, and under and around all cooking equipment and refrigeration units. Instructed to clean all. Instructed to correct and maintain all violations priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: All employees who do not have city of chicago sanitation certificate must have food handlers certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Oct 12, 2021 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed raw meat being stored in grocery bags. Instructed to only store all food in food-grade containers.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed exterior refrigeration handles with accumulated food debris and refrigerator gaskets need to be cleaned. Instructed to clean all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the backflow prevention device on the ice machine located in the drink prep area. Instructed to locate or provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

     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 observed accumulated food and grease debris on the floor under the 3 compartment sink, around the grease trap, and under and around all cooking equipment and refrigeration units. Instructed to clean all.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Oct 1, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

     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: No vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that a vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning; must clean vents.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed the person in charge that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed the person in charge that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Apr 25, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean exterior of bulk containers in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor of walk-in cooler of food spills.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at dish machine next to backflow device.

11. Dec 13, 2016 No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

12. Nov 10, 2016 No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

13. Apr 5, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor under and around cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stained ceiling tile and ceiling vent in the prep area need cleaning to remove dust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The exposed handsink in the front bar area is leaking from the elbow; must repair leak. The top of the grease trap in the kitchen at the three comp sink is rusted; must clean and paint.

14. Dec 3, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

15. Dec 1, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations