Yatai

Chicago Health Dept

6230 N BROADWAY · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

12 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Jul 2025.

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INSPECTIONS

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total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2025

Inspection history

JUL 8

2025

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG SIDE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT- FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

JUL 30

2024

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 22

2024

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED FOOD HANDLER DRINKING BEVERAGES FROM OPEN CUPS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST USE COVERED CONTAINERS OR CONSUME IN A DESIGNATED NON-FOOD PREP AREA.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS COOKED FISH WRAPPED IN TIN FOIL, BEING STORED INSIDE AND ON TOP OF A TOASTER OVEN THAT WAS NOT TURNED ON. FISH AT 112.8F AND 113.5F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. NOT ON PREP SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED KNIVES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A WASHABLE KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE ON CLEAN SURFACE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST NOT STORE SOILED LINENS HANGING ON THE FAUCET AND SNEEZE GUARDS OF THE SUSHI PREP HAND WASHING SINK.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED EXTREMELY SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS HANGING AND LEADING TO THE REAR HALLWAY WASHROOMS AND KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE.EXTREMELY DIRTY, BLACKENED UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----NOTED BROWN SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN THE WALL FROM A CEILING TILE AT THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER HALLWAY. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND RESOLVE LEAKING ISSUE. DIRTY, BLACKENED WALL AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT ON BOTH CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9-18-23 REPORT #2581888 NOT CORRECTED.#39- FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.#55-: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATIONS ISSUED.

SEP 18

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

OCT 19

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 EXCESSIVE GREASE ON CEILING TILES AT THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

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OCT 11

2022

FAIL 17 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED MISSING HAND WASHING SINK ON THE COOK'S LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK, PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AND DISHWASHING HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IS LOCATED AT ANY HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

RAW MENU ITEMS SUCH AS RAW SUSHI ROLLS AND OTHER ASSORTED RAW FISH ARE NOT DISCLOSED AND REMINDED WITH A CONSUMER ADVISORY. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF SUCH FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, INCLUDING SPICES, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

SPOON HANDLES FOR TOFU GREEN ONION MUST NOT BE STORED INSIDE THE FOOD PRODUCT. THE HANDLE MUST BE STORED UP OUT OF THE FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST NOT STORE FOOD ITEMS OR FOOD CONTACT ITEMS IN THE CAR GARAGE WHERE AUTOMOBILES ARE STORED.----MUST NOT STORE DIRTY NOODLE CUTTING EQUIPMENT WITH CLEAN STORED ITEMS. MUST CLEAN MACHINE BEFORE STORAGE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED DUCT TAPE WAS USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR CRACKED/BROKEN PLASTIC FREEZER DOORS IN THE SMALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST PLACE BROKEN PLASTIC DRAWER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED LID FOR THE TOFU AND GREEN ONION FOR THE TOFU SOUP WRAPPED IN PLASTIC WRAP THAT IS PEELING AND SOILED. FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DISH AND COOKS LINE. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PLASTIC WRAP AS A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EQUIPMENT OR ON COMPUTER EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED A LEAK ON THE LEFT NOZZLE OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIRED IT WITH A TOWEL. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR LEAK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH AND KITCHEN PREP ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON CEILING TILES AT THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

JUN 24

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, VINEGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

MAR 17

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.

JAN 28

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT IS MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON BOTTOM OF MENU WITH AN ASTERIK IN THE FRONT STATING "THESE FOOD ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." THEN MARK AN ASTERIK ON THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT PIPE BELOW HAND SINK ALONG WITH A SLOW DRAIN IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.

MAY 2

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.). MUST LABEL.

JAN 25

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 28

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUST ON ALL WALK IN COOLER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION SYSTEMS IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

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