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Yee Heung Xian Cuisine

Restaurant

225 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown

May 23, 2024 — Complaint re-inspection

Pass

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

Cold storage units lacked thermometers and basement ice machine had no backflow prevention device.

Key Findings

  • No thermometers in cold holding units to monitor safe food temperatures.
  • Food stored directly on basement floor instead of elevated at least 6 inches.
  • Ice machine in basement missing required backflow prevention device.
  • Heavy grease buildup on walls behind cooking equipment and ventilation hood; clutter in basement 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 #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.

Violation code #39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector's Notes:

3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS ON STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS ATLEAST 6 INCHERS FROM THE FLOOR 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, 2024PassVIEWING NOW

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, 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