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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Y.Y Hot Pot Inc.

1343 W 18th St

Last inspected Nov 8, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

6 inspections

Canvass

Nov 8, 2024

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 8, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 15, 2023

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15: **C** Outer Openings, Protected FOuND 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF GARAGE OVERHEAD DOOR. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

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.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 15, 2023 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 8, 2023

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15: **C** Outer Openings, Protected FOuND 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF GARAGE OVERHEAD DOOR. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 8, 2023 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 27, 2023

No Entry

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

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.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 27, 2023 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 17, 2023

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

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. -

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

FOND 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF GARAGE OVERHEAD DOOR.M MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 23Food source and labeling

Official wording

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN FOOD PREP WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 17, 2023 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Nov 16, 2023

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 16, 2023 · Original Source

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