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Yee Heung Xian Cuisine

Restaurant

225 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown

May 20, 2024 — Complaint re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Contaminated ice machine with black buildup not cleaned since May despite previous violation notice.

Key Findings

  • Ice machine in basement has black slimy substance buildup on interior surfaces and above the ice—a repeat violation from May 2024 that was never corrected.
  • Food containers stored directly on basement floor instead of elevated at least 6 inches as required.
  • No thermometers in cold holding units to monitor proper temperatures.
  • Heavy grease buildup on walls behind cooking equipment under ventilation hood, and clutter blocking storage areas.

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 #59 — PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2594467 DATED ON 05/13/2024 AS FOLLOWS: #16: 4-601.11(A): OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ABOVE THE ICE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, ALSO, NOTED MENTIONED SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR WALLS OF THE UNIT. ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. #49: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. #57: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Violation code #36 — THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector's Notes:

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. ISNTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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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, 2024FailVIEWING NOW

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, 2023Pass

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