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JAI YEN ON BROADWAY

3734-3736 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60613 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

JAI YEN ON BROADWAY has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 18, 2019. The most recent inspection, on September 13, 2023, found no infractions.

2 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 22, 2022. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 22, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 22, 2022. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 22, 2022. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times on March 25, 2021. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM THE RESTROOM AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREPARATION AREA AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING SIGNAGE.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE (RICE AND SALT) BINS NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO LABEL SAID FOOD STORAGE BINS AND MAINTAINED THEM.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-307.11 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN AN ADEQUATE ICE SCOOP HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID ICE SCOOP PROPERLY.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD-UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM A RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A LID.MUST PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 OBSERVED A PILE OF CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS DISPLAYED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM THE RESTROOM AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREPARATION AREA AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING SIGNAGE
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE (RICE AND SALT) BINS NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO LABEL SAID FOOD STORAGE BINS AND MAINTAINED THEM.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-307.11 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP WAS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN AN ADEQUATE ICE SCOOP HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID ICE SCOOP PROPERLY.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD-UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM A RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A LID.MUST PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 OBSERVED A PILE OF CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS DISPLAYED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #39 (RULE #6-501.111) FROM REPORT #2563612 DATED ON 09/13/2022 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #54 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE MISSING LIDS AND NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SO THAT THE SAID RECEPTACLE CAN BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. #60 VIOLATIONS: #47 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES IN THE FOOD STORAGE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE. #47 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. #56 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
  4. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SUSHI) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM THE RESTROOM AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREPARATION AREA AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING SIGNAGE
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE (RICE AND SALT) BINS NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO LABEL SAID FOOD STORAGE BINS AND MAINTAINED THEM.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN AN ADEQUATE ICE SCOOP HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID ICE SCOOP PROPERLY.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD-UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM A RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A LID.MUST PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE MISSING LIDS AND NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SO THAT THE SAID RECEPTACLE CAN BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A PILE OF CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS DISPLAYED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM03/25/2021, REPORT #2497372 #47 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES AT THE FOOD STORAGE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. #47 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. #56 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
  5. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SPICY SHRIMP 48.1F (2 CONTAINERS), SPICY SALMON 47.1F/48.4F, SPICY TUNA 48F/48.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES AT THE FOOD STORAGE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AND FANS AT THE DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS LONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT ALL AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST ALSO REPAIR AND/OR REPAIR COVING OR BASEBOARD OF SAME THAT IS IN POOR REPAIRS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED DARK YELLOW STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
  7. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.12- OBSERVED DARK YELLOW STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17-OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
  8. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS AT 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND TO NOT USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED UNTIL NOTIFIED BY CDPH FOR RE-INSPECTION. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE TO FIX ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED DARK YELLOW STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED A FOUL GAS/SEWAGE SMELL UPON ENTERING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ALSO IN BASEMENT AREA. OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN BASEMENT AROUND THE SUMP PUMP WHERE MANY PIPES ARE BEING DIRECTED INTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES AROUND OUTDOOR TRASH CAN RECEPTICLE. MUST REMOVE BOXES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  9. License

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • ONSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE AND STORED WITH THE BEGINNING OF BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
  10. License

    0 infractions

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