Yee Heung Xian Cuisine

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 60 or more rat droppings on premises in the following areas: on floor by the dishmachine, on the floor in the basement storage/prep area by the walk in cooler, by the hot water tank and inside of the small storage room. Droppings also observed on the floor by the stairs. Instructed to clean all affected areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation citation issued for control of vermin and insects 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Found some food items stored on the floor of the walk in freezer in the basement; instructed to elevate all foods from the floor and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of the cooking equipment where needed, prep tables and interiors of refrigeration units.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found a leak at the pipe attached to the dishmachine that rests on a brick underneath the machine; instructed to repair. Found a missing hose attachment to the ice machine in the basement; instructed to reattach hose to machine.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors and walls around under and behind kitchen equipment, in basement prep area where droppings observed, under dishmachine and inside walk-in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary clutter in the basement prep and storage area; instructed to remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter and potential rodent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found approximatly 50-60 rat droppings on the floor under the cooking equipment in the basement prep area, on the floor underneath the dishmachine, on the floor in the basement storage room under the stairs and on some storage pallets in the basement; instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on food prep equipment and tables. Instructed to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometers inside the cold holding units on site. Isntructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.12: observed food items in containers on stored on the floor in the basement. Instructed to elevate food items atleast 6 inchers from the floor and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: observed no prevention backflow device on the ice machine in the basement. Isntructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed clutter on the side of the staircase leading to the basement and in the storage area under the staircase in the basement. Instructed to remove clutter, organize, and maintain mentioned areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13: observed the walls behind the cooking equipment under the ventilation hood with grease build up. Grease was observed in the corner of the wall coming from the top of the ventilation hood. Instructed to deep clean the entire walls from top, bottom, and sides.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometers inside the cold holding units on site. Isntructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.12: observed food items in containers on stored on the floor in the basement. Instructed to elevate food items atleast 6 inchers from the floor and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: observed no prevention backflow device on the ice machine in the basement. Isntructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13: observed the walls behind the cooking equipment under the ventilation hood with grease build up. Grease was observed in the corner of the wall coming from the top of the ventilation hood. Instructed to deep clean the entire walls from top, bottom, and sides.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed clutter on the side of the staircase leading to the basement and in the storage area under the staircase in the basement. Instructed to remove clutter, organize, and maintain mentioned areas.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the cold holding units on site. Isntructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rat activity on site. Approximately 50-65 rat droppings observed on site on the main level and basement food prep/ dishwashing areas. The following areas were observed with rat droppings on the main level: under the low temperature dishwashing machine equipment, under the cooking equpiment. The following areas were observed with rat droppings in the basement: on the side of the staircase leading into the basement, in the storage area under the staircase, under the shelving unit with boxes of containers stored, near the hot water tank and the grease trap. Instructed to remove rat droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items in containers on stored on the floor in the basement. Instructed to elevate food items atleast 6 inchers from the floor and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no prevention backflow device on the ice machine in the basement. Isntructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the walls behing the cooking equipment under the ventilation hood with grease build up. Grease was observed in the corner of the wall coming from the top of the ventilation hood. Instructed to deep clean the entire walls from top, bottom, and sides.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter on the side of the staircase leading to the basement and in the storage area under the staircase in the basement. Instructed to remove clutter, organize, and maintain mentioned areas.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from 04/26/2023, report #2574970 #49: instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment in kitchen where needed. #56: observed grease on the outer surface of vent in kitchen; instructed to clean where needed. #57: instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training. #58: instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training. Priority foundation 7-42-090, citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment in kitchen where needed.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease on the outer surface of vent in kitchen; instructed to clean where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found rat droppings on the floor under the cooking equipment in the kitchen, on the floor underneath the dishmachine, on the floor in the basement storage room under the stairs and on some storage pallets in the basement; instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some foods in the walk-in freezer stored in grocery bags; instructed to store all food items in food grade bags.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment in kitchen where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under cooking equipment in the kitchen, under dishmachine and in basement under sinks and in storage room.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease on the outer surface of vent in kitchen; instructed to clean where needed.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Employees in the food prep/dish washing areas and not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have employees to wear a hair restraint when in the food/dish washing areas.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored. Must store in sanitizing solutions (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The prep tables and storage racks in the basement and 1st fl. Food prep areas with dirt and food. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the interior/exterior of the floor drains and the floors in the basement and 1st fl food prep areas with dirt, food and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. -walls around the cooking/cooler equipment with dirt and food. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation #58 from report #2268962 dated 03/06/2019 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain: -#58. Instructed the pic that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a vent in the kitchen over the deep fryer in need of cleaning to remove grease observed. Clean and maintain vent.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 150 mouse droppings on the floor in the basement area under the stairs and on top of the pallet where dry food products are stored. Instructed the pic to clean areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surface of small deep fryer and other cooking equipment in kitchen.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors and walls in kitchen around under and behind cooking equipment. Also clean floor in basement area and under dishmachine in dishwashing area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed some areas of basement with a clutter of items. Instructed to organize and maintain area and remove unnecessary items to avoid rodent harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a vent in the kitchen over the deep fryer in need of cleaning to remove grease observed. Clean and maintain vent.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance. Noted previous minor violation from report # 1932208 on 06/07/2016 not corrected.(38)must install a proper utility sink with hot and cold running water and a backflow device. Must correct minor violations by the dates specified on the report. Serious citation issued 7-42-090

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Food and food contact surfaces not properly protected during storage. Noted raw eggs being improperly stored above ready to eat celery and noted raw beef being stored above cooked fish. Instructed on proper food storage. Also noted rodent droppings on top and inside an open container of plastic food storage bags. Also noted a large pot of soup in 1st floor prep area stored on the floor uncovered. Instructed to properly store food off the floor and protect from possible contamination. Serious citation issued 7-38-005a

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rat and mice activity on premises. Noted approximately 30 rat droppings underneath the storage racks in the basement. Also noted approximately 100 mice droppings located in the basement prep area on top of pallets, on top of cardboard boxes and throughout the side storage area. Must remove droppings,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance. Noted previous minor violation from report # 1932208 on 06/07/2016 not corrected.(38)must install a proper utility sink with hot and cold running water and a backflow device. (41)some unnecessary items in basement; instructed to remove to avoid clutter. Must correct minor violations by the dates specified on the report. Serious citation issued 7-42-090

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Properly label all bulk food item containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean all cooking equipment, interior of light shields,interior of the ice machine, storage shelves,prep tables and sinks. Remove food debris and build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors under cooking equipment, under shelves, in washrooms, and in basement storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean walls under prep tables,under sinks and behind cooking equipment.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store wash cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Provide a sanitary container to store ice dispensing utensils.

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

Inspector’s note: The exterior surfaces of cooking equipment need cleaning; clean and maintain burners, fryers wok station.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor around under and behind cooking equipment and in corner areas of basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean walls around and behind cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install a proper utility sink with hot and cold running water and a backflow device. Must repair leaking from the three comp sink faucet in the basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Some unnecessary items in basement; instructed to remove to avoid clutter.