⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

YUMMY BUFFET

3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Albany Park

License #: 2069749

45
Total Inspections
21
Passed
18
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 17, 2025 Inspection

July 17, 2025• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NEWLY INSTALLED REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF STRIP...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 13, 2025 Inspection

June 13, 2025• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15--- NEWLY INSTALLED REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 16, 2025 Inspection

May 16, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NEWLY INSTALLED REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF STRIP ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 9, 2025 Inspection

May 9, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111--- NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR KITCHEN. 40 TO 50 DROPPINGS BEHIND BULK FOOD ST...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 7, 2025 Inspection

May 7, 2025• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS WHICH IS ALSO USED BY THE STAFF. MENS WASHROOM HOT WATER NOTED ...(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 29, 2024 Inspection

January 29, 2024• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13--OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLS ON SIDE DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND HOT COOKING WOK STATION AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UN...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 22, 2024 Inspection

January 22, 2024• Complaint• 10 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER AND DRIPPING INTO ICE. "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPT...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 23, 2023 Inspection

May 23, 2023• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12:OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN LARGE ROUND GRAY AND WHITE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME....(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 18, 2023 Inspection

May 18, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN LARGE ROUND GRAY AND WHITE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME....(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 15, 2023 Inspection

May 15, 2023• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN LARGE ROUND GRAY AND WHITE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCT...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 25, 2022 Inspection

July 25, 2022• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED AT GRILL/SUSHI STATION AND REAR SODA STATION EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS WITH NO SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PRO...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 8, 2022 Inspection

June 8, 2022• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED AT GRILL/SUSHI STATION AND REAR SODA STATION EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS WITH NO SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND M...(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 5, 2021 Inspection

April 5, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUC...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 29, 2021 Inspection

March 29, 2021• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 26, 2019 Inspection

July 26, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 9 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010...(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 22, 2019 Inspection

July 22, 2019• Canvass• 15 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010...(+14 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 18, 2018 Inspection

January 18, 2018• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN TH...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 16, 2017 Inspection

August 16, 2017• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND NO SHELLFISH TAG IN A METAL CONTAINER STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SHEL...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 21, 2016 Inspection

October 21, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED (BY WOK) AND SEAFOOD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RU...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 29, 2015 Inspection

December 29, 2015• Complaint Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1592041, DATED 12-22-15: VIOLATION 18-"OBSERVED 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER REAR...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 22, 2015 Inspection

December 22, 2015• Complaint• 11 violations

Violation: 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND 4 HEADS OF CABBAGE AND 2 CANTALOUPES ALL WITH A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THEM. OPERATOR V...(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 22, 2015 Inspection

January 22, 2015• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 15, 2015 Inspection

January 15, 2015• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY NORTH WALL IN FRONT DINI...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 10, 2014 Inspection

October 10, 2014• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(PLATES) UTENSILS...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 29, 2014 Inspection

September 29, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY FOUND ON PREMISES. OB...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 29, 2014 Inspection

May 29, 2014• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABALED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 16, 2013 Inspection

December 16, 2013• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 17, 2013 Inspection

July 17, 2013• Complaint Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 10, 2013 Inspection

July 10, 2013• Short Form Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS, FRUIT AND HOUSE FLIES ...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 31, 2013 Inspection

May 31, 2013• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 2, 2013 Inspection

May 2, 2013• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, EMPLOYEES PERFORMING MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES, BUT NOT WASHING HANDS...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 19, 2012 Inspection

July 19, 2012• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/3/12.(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 10, 2012 Inspection

July 10, 2012• Complaint Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1229946 DATED 7/3/12. #19- FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN WITH HEAVY...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 3, 2012 Inspection

July 3, 2012• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUSHI RICE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREME...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 29, 2011 Inspection

September 29, 2011• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipm...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 28, 2011 Inspection

April 28, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled c...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 15, 2011 Inspection

April 15, 2011• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and access...(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 13, 2010 Inspection

December 13, 2010• License Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, ...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 10, 2010 Inspection

December 10, 2010• License• 4 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+3 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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