Pass

Yum Dum

2300 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608

Mobile Food Preparer ZIP 60608 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Apr 14, 2026

Yum Dum was last inspected on April 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

April 14, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed no screen for the service window. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed the floors and walls under the cooking equipment with grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler at 46.7f. Instructed all cold holding units to maintain a cold holding temperature 41f or below. Priority 7-38-005, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no screen for the service window. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper plumbing at the three compartment sink. When rinse basin is drained water backs up into wash and sanitize basins and water does not drain. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority 7-38-030(c), no citation issued

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors and walls under the cooking equipment with grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed the wrong mfp license number on the lateral sides of the mfp. Instructed to provide the correct mfp license number on the lateral sides of the mfp.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated grease and dirt debris in the following areas; under the hot holding units, under the 3 compartment sink and on the ground under and around the refrigeration units. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  4. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood source

      Food came from an unapproved source.

      Inspector’s note: Found kimchi on menu. Manager can not provide invoice for said food item for food source . Instructed manager to provide invoice from licensed food service provider.

      Official wording (code 11)

      Food obtained from approved source

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found service window screen broken. Instructed manager to repair and maintain to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found walls above hot holding station filled with grease. Instructed manager to clean sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Found continued non- compliance from inspection report # 2557078 conducted on 6/9/22. The following previous core violations were not corrected: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink. Instructed to provide. 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated dirt and grease debris under all cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and sanitize. 6-501.12 observed accumulated dust debris on the fans on the ceiling. Instructed to clean. Instructed manager to comply. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated dirt and grease debris under all cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dust debris on the fans on the ceiling. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed window screen in poor repair. Also noted a opening around the grease trap pipe into the floor. Must seal to prevent entry point for pest.

      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 the steam table not completely secured. Must repair and maintain.

      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 dirty towels on storage shelving. Must remove and detail clean shelving to remove grease and debris.

      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 walls under prep station and ceiling above prep station along with attachments (pipes, vent cover). Found dirty. Must detail clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the floor through out especially around the grease trap.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed inadequate sanitizer for responding to vomit and diarrhea clean up. Instructed to provide adequate supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-103.11(b) observed inadequate hot water at the 3 compartment sink and at the hand washing sink. Hot water was only reaching 51f at the time of the inspection. Instructed that hot water must maintain 110f at the 3 compartment sink and 100f at the hand washing sink at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(a) observed the grease trap backing up. Instructed to repair. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 observed wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution. Instructed to store all wipes in a sanitizing solution.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed non food contact surfaces with accumulated grease debris. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed all ceilings, walls and floors with accumulated grease debris and accumulated dirt debris on the floor. Observed accumulated dust debris on the vents located on the ceiling. Instructed to clean all.

      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 observed food handler certificates are expired. Instructed to meet requirement and renew certificates.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed minor accumulated dirt on the floors. Instructed to clean under and around all equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical 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 site. Must provide. 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: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dirt debris on floors thru out mobile food preparer vehicle. Instructed to clean under and around all refrigeration units and under the 3 compartment sink and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed all ceiling ventilation screens with minor accumulated dust debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found front ceiling ventilation fan with excessive dust build up. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Must keep all ventilation fans on a regular cleaning schedule to maintain.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint inside of the prep cooler located across from the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to make smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors under the 3 compartment sink, between refrigerators and under hot holding units. Instructed to clean all areas and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated excessive dust on the middle ventilation fan located on the ceiling. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  14. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed new license number must be printed on both sides of the truck. Remove the old license number.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors under prep and hot holding tables with excessive grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive accumulated dust on the vent fans located on the ceiling. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak under the exposed hand sink located in the food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

  15. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed new license number must be printed on both sides of the truck. Remove the old license number.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors under prep and hot holding tables with excessive grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive accumulated dust on the vent fans located on the ceiling. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak under the exposed hand sink located in the food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.