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YUMMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

YUMMY (AKA: YUMMY CHINESE AND JAPANESE CUISINE) 3709-3713 N HARLEM AVE, CHICAGO 60634 Restaurant
July 26, 2021 Canvass License #2446443
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #14
CRITICAL
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO RECORDS PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FOR FISH THAT IS SERVED RAW AS SUSHI.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE FREEZING RECORDS FOR FRESH FISH THAT IS PURCHASED FROM A SUPPLIER AND USED FOR SUSHI OR PROVIDE A STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER REGARDING FREEZING OF FISH FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
Violation #23
CRITICAL
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (COOKED CHICKEN)IN WALK-IN-COOLER NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEARLY DATE MARK ALL REFRIGERATED,READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS).
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
Violation #25
MINOR
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND IN-COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS ON THE MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.
Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF SUSHI PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS,DRY BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SHELFS IN WALK-IN-COOLER.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS AND HOT COOKING WOK EQUIPMENTS.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS AND HOT COOKING WOK EQUIPMENTS.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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