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Yep Kitchen

January 29, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN KITCHEN AREA OVER PREP TABLE AND EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DISCARD AND HANG STRIPS NEAR EXIT DOORS AND AWAY FROM PREP AREAS. CORRECTED ON SITE.
code 38
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORAGE OF FOODS IN THE WALK-IN UNIT AND WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR FOOD STORAGE.
code 45
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: DELIME THE LOW TEMP DISHWASHER AS REQUIRED FOR CLEANER DISHES AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MACHINE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOMS OF THE FRYERS, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN BULK STORAGE CONTAINER EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIORS OF REACH IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED.
code 49
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR.
code 52
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND GREASE AND TRASH ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND THE DUMPSTER. DUMPSTER OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND TO KEEP DUMSTER LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOOR DRAINS AT SINKS AND DISHMACHINES, FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CEILING TILE, CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE), PIPES ALONG THE WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 14, 2025: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.