Y.Y HOT POT INC.

1343 W 18th ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Restaurant

11 inspections

1. CanvassNov 8, 2024

   0 infractions

2. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 15, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN FOOD PREP WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15: **C** Outer Openings, Protected FOuND 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF GARAGE OVERHEAD DOOR. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR.
   • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • 8-404.13 (B:3)FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2585409 CONDUCTED ON 11/17/23. FACILITY REMAINS IN CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
3. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 8, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN FOOD PREP WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15: **C** Outer Openings, Protected FOuND 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF GARAGE OVERHEAD DOOR. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR.
   • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2585409 CONDUCTED ON 11/17/23. FACILITY REMAINS IN CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
4. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 27, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN FOOD PREP WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15: **C** Outer Openings, Protected FOND 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF GARAGE OVERHEAD DOOR.M MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • 8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2562867 CONDUCTED ON 8/26/22. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
5. CanvassNov 17, 2023

   5 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 - 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. -
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF. HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS FOOD ITEMS PRIORITY FOUNDA VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN FOOD PREP WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • FOND 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF GARAGE OVERHEAD DOOR.M MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2562867 CONDUCTED ON 8/26/22. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
6. Non-InspectionNov 16, 2023

   0 infractions

7. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 26, 2022

   6 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINER THAT HAVE DRY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • 4-904.11 OBSERVED BOWLS AND SPOONS BEING PRESET ON THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA TABLES WITHOUT BEING INVERTED AND WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET TABLES OR TO SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR INVERT BOWLS AND PROTECT SPOONS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS (BONES, CRAB SHELLS, AND FOOD) IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
8. CanvassAug 18, 2022

   14 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 5-205.11 OBSERVED REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND SINK BLOCKED WITH BOXES ON CRATES BOTH IN FRONT AND STORED ON TOP OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK HAND WASHING SINK AND ALWAYS HAVE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE REMOVED ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION WRITTEN UNDER ABOVE VIOLATION.
   • 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
     • 3-101.11 OBSERVED UNSAFE FOODS. OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF FLOUR WITH SMALL INSECTS CRAWLING IN THE CONTAINER OF FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE AND NEVER ALLOW PESTS OF ANY KIND CONTAMINATE FOODS. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-40-050(A).
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINER THAT HAVE DRY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.13 OBSERVED INSECT (FLY STRIPS) AND RAT (CAGE) TRAPS SET BY THE FACILITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT FACILITY CAN NOT SET THEIR OWN TRAPS AND ONLY PEST CONTROL CAN HANDLE ALL PEST ISSUES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOTH INSECT AND RAT TRAPS.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 2-403.11 OBSERVED A LIVE TURTLE IN DIRTY WATER LOCATED IN A CONTAINER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED LIVE ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED ON SITE AND FACILITY MUST REMOVE THE LIVE TURTLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • 4-904.11 OBSERVED BOWLS AND SPOONS BEING PRESET ON THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA TABLES WITHOUT BEING INVERTED AND WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET TABLES OR TO SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR INVERT BOWLS AND PROTECT SPOONS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS (BONES, CRAB SHELLS, AND FOOD) IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
9. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 4, 2021

   1 infraction

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-00
10. CanvassApr 27, 2021

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 7-38-020(c)
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED BOXES, FOOD BUCKETS, UNUSED COOKING PANS, STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOORS, SHELVES, FOOD EQUIPMENT, FANS, AND CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 57 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OBSERVED AND 58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME INDICATED ON THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT (#2303310) ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
11. LicenseJul 18, 2019

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSEVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PTOVIDE THE ITEMS NEEDED, ALSO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOTOVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THE LADIES TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.