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Yee Heung Xian Cuisine

Restaurant

225 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown

Apr 26, 2023 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Kitchen cooking equipment exterior and ventilation had grease buildup requiring cleaning.

Key Findings

  • Exterior surfaces of cooking equipment in the kitchen were dirty and needed cleaning.
  • Grease was observed on the outer surface of the kitchen vent and required cleaning.
  • Food handlers were instructed they must obtain required food handler training.
  • Managers were instructed they must obtain required food allergen training.

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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Violation code #49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.

Violation code #56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED GREASE ON THE OUTER SURFACE OF VENT IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.

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Inspection History

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.

May 28, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

2 violations
Standout inspection
May 21, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

9 violations
Jun 17, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Jun 10, 2025Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

9 violations
May 23, 2024Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

5 violations
May 20, 2024Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

6 violations
Standout inspection
May 13, 2024Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations
Apr 26, 2023PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

4 violations
Standout inspection
Apr 19, 2023Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

7 violations