225 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
ChinatownA routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Rat droppings found throughout kitchen, basement, and under equipment; pest control required before reopening.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE, ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS AND ON SOME STORAGE PALLETS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOME FOODS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS; INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS.
Yee Heung Xian Cuisine has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 44% pass rate. Last inspection was on May 28, 2026.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.