Pass

Yuyo's Fresh Market

5020-5028 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Grocery Store ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 7, 2026

Yuyo's Fresh Market was last inspected on May 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

May 7, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

5 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects on floor in basement. Instructed to remove, detail clean, sanitize, and maintain.

    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 cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed multiple raw wood shelves trhoughout produce prep. Instructed to seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Noted hole in wall near hot foods prep area dn along floor in basement. Instructed 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: Instructed to detail clean walls and floors along walls in all corners.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floor in basement unclean under stairs. Clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no internal thermometer for hot holding unit

      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 APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN MAIN COOKING AREA IN FAR CORNER UNDER 2 DOOR SLIDING COOLER. CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed light bugcatcher in buthcer area aboce slicer. Remove bug catcher from food preparation area.

      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 no splash guard on right side of hand sink in cooking area, leaving an adjacent preparation area and cutting board unprotected from possible contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dry storage in basement under sewer lines not shielded or protected from possible drips. Store all food and food-related items on shelving away from sewage lines and not underneath.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed tin foil being used to line stovetops and cover large buckets within walk-in cooler. Tin foil may contaminate food by breaking off into food. Remove all tinfoil. Oberved cardboard as shelf liner within walk-in coolers. Remove all cardboard. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed large hot holding glass case unit (at far end of butcher area next to rotisserie) in poor repair and not able to maintain hot food at 135f or greater. Hot holding unit must have the capacity to hold food at 135°f at all times.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed basement was wet. Basement floor must be maintained in a clean and dry condition. Observed area under basement stairs very unclean with dirt, debris, and standing water. Must clean and maintain area under basement stairs 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: OBSERVED VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED June 20, 2024 INSPECTION #2595079 INCLUDING violation Codes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON-COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of food handler training for all employees who handle food. Including butcher area.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the front prep cold holding unit, such as 10lbs of beef at 49.7f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 9lbs at $95. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below . Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      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 floor in the employee washroom in basement. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board by hot holding tables with dark stains and deep grooves. Must detail clean 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 accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager 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 a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one burnt out light bulb at the pozele area. Instructed to replaced.

      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: Observed no certified manager from 8:15am to 9:20am while tcs foods such as chicken, pork, beef were prepared. At 9:20am certified manager freddy calderon arrived on site. Instructed to maintain employee holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed incomplete vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board by hot holding tables with dark stains and deep grooves. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      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 floor in the employee wass room in basement. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all

      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 accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager 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 several dead cockroaches on floor throughout basement. Must detail clean and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one burnt out light bulb at the pozele area. Instructed to replaced.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.12--observed cutting board by hot holding tables with dark stains and deep grooves. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  6. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit and procedure on site. Must provide all necessary supplies as outlined in policy. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed eggs at improper cold holding temperature at 45.8f inside of cooler. Also observed the following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperature. Cooked steak found at 50.8f and cooked beef found at 44.7f on counter. Packaged mexican cheese found at 58.4f, packaged shredded queso cheese found at 50.1f, packaged chihuahua cheese found at 53.7f, packaged sharp cheese found at 58.2f, packaged yellow corn found at 62.2f. Tcs foods must be held at 41.0f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Manager voluntarily discarded food. Food weighing approximately 125 lbs(166 units) at a cost of $939.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper ambient temperature inside of cooler at 45.1f where eggs were being stored. Also observed improper ambient temperature inside of cooler at 46.7f where packaged cheese was being stored. Proper ambient temperature must be at 41.0f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on site. Must provide on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed packaged foods for customer self service not labeled. Items include sofritos, mint, basil, mix vegetables, hierbas and nopales. Must correctly label with food item name, address, list of ingridients if more than 2, net quantity and any allergens if applicable.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board by hot holding tables with dark stains and deep grooves. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food splatters inside of microwave by hot holding tables. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease on exterior of grease trap under 3-compartment sink by hot holding tables. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on bathroom floors in basement. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the door of the meat department walk-in cooler in disrepair; the exterior metal door panel is separating from the door, exposing porous material at the bottom that is collecting dirt and debris. Must repair door.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no paper towels at the meat department prep area handwashing sink. Instructed management to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found hot tcs foods at improper hot holding temperatures; found a container of potato flautas (cooked potato wrapped in corn tortillas) in the cooks line area on the counter near the steam well at 110f and multiple containers of refried beans near the steam well ranging from 88f-115f. Instructed management that all hot holding foods must be at 135f or above at all times. Food discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods at improper temperatures inside on the counter near the steam well and inside the meat display coolers at the meat department. Observed refried beans at 46f and raw beef at 46f. Instructed management cold-holding tcs foods must be kept at or below 41f. Food discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005. Refer to violation #21 for citation.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no covered waste receptacle in the basement unisex restroom. Instructed to provide a covered waste receptacle for feminine hygiene products.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the door of the meat department walk-in cooler in disrepair; the exterior metal door panel is separating from the door, exposing porous material at the bottom that is collecting dirt and debris. Must repair door.

      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 from 1/08/2020 report #2356299 not corrected: violation #39 (3-305.12) observed dry goods stored directly under waste water lines in the basement. Must remove and store all dry goods in a clean dry area that prevents exposure to potential sources of contamination. Violation #47 (4-202.17) observed shelving units in the storefront that do not have removable kick plates to allow for accessibility behind them to ensure adequate facility cleaning. Must provide. Violation #48 (4-603.15) must provide a verifiable, detailed, step by step, of the exact wash/rinse/sanitize cleaning procedure (including equipment/supplies used, concentration levels, contact times etc) for all food-contact utensils and equipment that are too large to be submerged in the three compartment sink (large cooking pots,chicharrones bowls, meat storage containers, etc). Violation #56 (6-501.14)…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  9. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: - no verifiable employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-010. No citation issued. -

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: - unable to observe thermometers inside some of the coolers. Must provide conspicuously placed and easily readable thermometers inside all coolers and maintain at all times. -

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: - observed water, from the unit condenser, dripping onto covered/boxed meats in the meat walk in cooler. Must remove meats from under condenser to prevent exposure to potential sources of contamination. -

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: - observed dry goods stored directly under waste water lines in the basement. Must remove and store all dry goods in a clean dry area that prevents exposure to potential sources of contamination. -

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: - observed some articles stored directly on the floor and against the walls in the 2nd fl storage area. Observed some articles stored along the front entrance wall in the storefront on shelving that does not allow for adequate facility cleaning. Must remove and store all articles 6" off the floor on shelving that provides floor accessibility & located far enough off the wall to ensure access for adequate facility cleaning. -

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: - must provide drain plugs for the 3 compartment sink to ensure adequate wash/rinse/sanitize procedures for all utensils. -

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: - observed shelving units in the storefront that do not have removable kick plates to allow for accessibility behind them to ensure adequate facility cleaning. Must provide. -

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: - must provide a verifiable, detailed, step by step, of the exact wash/rinse/sanitize cleaning procedure (including equipment/supplies used, concentration levels, contact times etc) for all food-contact utensils and equipment that are too large to be submerged in the three compartment sink (large cooking pots,chicharrones bowls, meat storage containers, etc). -

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: - must install a prep sink in the meat prep area. Must install a prep sink in the basement prep area. -

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: - observed an accumulation of dirt/debris encrusted on the vent covers and inside the exhaust ventilations in the toilet rooms. Must detail clean and maintain. -

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: - must provide food handler training for all food handler employees and maintain certificates on site. -

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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